The 2016 edition of the "Digest of Education Statistics" is the 52nd in a series of publications initiated in 1962. The "Digest" has been issued annually except for combined editions for the years 1977-78, 1983-84, and 1985-86. Its primary purpose is to provide a compilation of statistical information covering the broad field…

In the first decade of the 21st century, the nation, the states, and colleges and universities began to grapple with the challenges of globalization, changing demography, the implications of the digital era, and of a less expansive public sector. Although not a transformative period for higher education, the decade saw significant innovations in…

This document presents statistics about the higher education in Maryland for 2009. The tables in this document are presented according to the following categories: (1) Students; (2) Retention and Graduation; (3) Degrees; (4) Faculty; (5) Revenues and Expenditures; (6) Tuition and Fees; (7) Financial Aid; (8) Private Career Schools; and (9)…

The characteristics that students like in for-profit postsecondary institutions are present in many more traditional institutions as well. Yet most students who attend for-profit institutions are not convinced that they can fit into traditional institutions. In this article, the author examines the reasons why for-profit institutions appeal more…

Europeans lament that their universities are lagging behind those in the United States, while Americans worry that their academic leadership is threatened by complacency. Both groups, however, are missing the tectonic shift that will transform the map of higher education worldwide--the growth of universities in the developing world. Spreading…

One of the salient concerns in contemporary higher education internationally is access, which is rapidly expanding. Another salient trend is the rapid expansion of private higher education. These two salient tendencies have not been treated in scholarship as heavily intertwined. Much of the reason is that many people associate "private"…

This report displays, in tabular format, the following information: (1) Degrees and Certificates Awarded in Fiscal Years 2002-2006 at Ohio's Public, Independent, and Proprietary Institutions; (2) PRAXIS II and PRAXIS III Pass Rates--2005 Academic Year; (3) Three Year Pass Rates (2005-2007) on Health Care Examinations for First-Time Test-Takers;…

This directory lists all postsecondary institutions in the United States and its outlying areas known to exist as of April 1995. Data were obtained from the 1994-95 Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) "Institutional Characteristics" survey. Volume 1 provides listings for 2,819 4-year and 2,657 2-but-less-than-4-year…

Taylor Business Institute is a proprietary, degree-granting school located in New York City, offering various programs leading to two-year degrees and diplomas. An audit was conducted by the New York State Comptroller's Office of the records and procedures used by Taylor in certifying students' awards for the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) and…

A study was undertaken of proprietary school oversight and regulation in order to seek ways to improve state oversight of the proprietary sector. Twenty states participated in the study which used questionnaires sent to key state contact persons, telephone interviews conducted primarily with persons who had received the questionnaires and…

Definitions of proprietary institutions by various states, the degree-granting powers of these institutions, and the authority of state agencies to approve degree programs and to license them were investigated. Forty-three states and Puerto Rico responded to the survey (nonresponding states were Delaware, Maryland, New Hampshire, North Dakota,…

Three tables present statistical data on the number of enrollments in New York State colleges and universities in the Fall of 1988. Statistics are provided for all students in programs which are creditable toward a credit-bearing diploma, certificate, or degree, and for undergraduate first-time students. The tables categorize the data by level of…

The General Accounting Office (GAO) conducted a review to determine whether the Army effectively managed training programs conducted by outside contractors. During the review, the GAO evaluated six of the courses most commonly taught by outside contractors, examined procedures, interviewed Army officials, and visited the schools at six…

This document presents a summary of the proceedings of five regional workshops in Virginia which focused on planning for future involvement and linkages, as well as giving an orientation to the capabilities and operational philosophies of both Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) programs and educational organizations. Following…

Contained in this alphabetized, occupational education directory are the names of secondary and post-secondary education programs offered by New York's public and private institutions. Listed alphabetically by county, only licensed, registered, or approved schools and programs are included. (SN)