Reports on a study of differences between two-year colleges and proprietary schools offering occupational programs approved by the Texas Educational Agency. Focuses on types and length of programs; student costs; teacher characteristics and numbers; student characteristics and numbers; entrance requirements; recruitment and placement services; and…

This special analysis is part of a larger indicator report that summarizes important developments and trends in education. The report is intended for a general audience interested in education. The indicators represent a consensus of professional judgment on the most significant national measures of the condition and progress of education. This…

A study was undertaken to determine differences among personal, situational, and outcome characteristics of students in Pennsylvania community colleges and two-year proprietary institutions and the nature of and differences in gender in both types of institutions. Phase 2 of three involved surveying a sample of students currently enrolled in…

Private, for-profit career schools, smaller than junior or community colleges, specialize in intensive career training for individuals who do not have time or desire to attend college; the free enterprise system forces private schools to respond to changes in supply and demand; self-selection of courses satisfies students' particular vocational…

The Chamber of Commerce of the United States supports the act because the block grant concept turns decision making over to state and local control. The chamber recommends strengthening the act's career education provisions, protecting private school pupils, and including proprietary schools. (SK)

Describes an intergenerational residential community in an educational setting. Pennswood Village, a Quaker-led retirement community offering lifetime care to persons over the age of 65, was established by George School, a coeducational Quaker secondary school in Bucks County, Pennsylvania in order to open new sources of endowments. (AN)

The success of proprietary schools in training and job placement of students, including many college dropouts, is discussed. Note is taken of student interest and motivation, public acceptance, holding power, upgraded faculty, and a justification of profit-making. (JMF)

Describes ways in which proprietary schools are becoming more like community colleges, focusing on institutional mission, funding, and governance. Indicates that the transition to career colleges is characterized by longer programs, higher academic credentials for instructors, and pursuit of accreditation and degree-granting authority. (13…

Examines the arguments regarding convergence between community colleges and proprietary institutions put forth by the other authors in the current volume. Concludes that the convergence between institutions is more apparent than real, but that if external pressures continue or increase, it may become reality. (MAB)

Presents the thoughts and suggestions of four prominent private career school or college owners regarding how schools are restructuring their programs and services to meet the needs of an ever-changing workplace. (JOW)

Describes how a federal program let a California for-profit institution, the Masters Institute, expand its distance education offerings, but then led to its closure because of findings of financial aid fraud. (EV)

This report examines the effectiveness of recent federal government efforts through amendments to the Higher Education Act (1993) to reduce student loan defaults. Key measures to curb defaults had been to make schools with high student loan default rates ineligible for federal student loan programs. However, many institutions have challenged…

This paper, from the Proprietary Schools Advisory Committee, is an executive summary of reports on the productivity-quality efforts of nine Illinois proprietary institutions. For each school, productivity summaries are presented for instructional, public service, and research units as well as academic and administrative functions. Examples of…

Testimony of the associate director of the Department of Education's Health Education and Human Services Division, Education and Employment Issues, addresses issues concerned with Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 as amended in 1992. Title IV provides grants, loans, and work-study supports to students pursuing post-secondary education…

For nearly 20 years, the California Postsecondary Education Commission has been actively involved in the development of a strong and vigorous private postsecondary and vocational education presence in California. The private postsecondary sector serves some 412,000 students seeking an education beyond high school. Following a period in the early…