The article discusses whether "natural" integration can actually be expected to occur within a neighborhood school system, at least under conditions as they now exist in most American cities. (Author/NQ)

THE COMMUNITY STUDIED WAS HOMOGENEOUS, NORTHERN, PREDOMINATLY, WHITE-COLLAR, UPPER MIDDLE CLASS, AND WHITE. THE MAJOR CONSEQUENCES OF OPEN ENROLLMENT PROGRAM WERE THE FOLLOWING--(1) AN INTERNAL EFFECT UPON THE SCHOOLS WAS THAT STUDENTS WERE PLACED IN THE TRACK SYSTEM AND CLASSIFIED BY ACHIEVEMENT AND INTELLIGENCE TEST SCORES AND NEGRO STUDENTS…

THIS CONFERENCE PAPER DISCUSSES DE FACTO SCHOOL DESEGREGATION IN NEW YORK CITY AND THE BOARD OF EDUCATION'S OPEN ENROLLMENT PLAN AND OTHER EFFORTS TO BRING ABOUT SCHOOL INTEGRATION. IN THE COURSE OF THIS DISCUSSION THE PARTICIPATION OF THE NEW YORK CITY COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS IN THESE EFFORTS IS EXPLAINED. (EF)

Data on selection criteria for admission to small (under 1000 students) junior colleges were examined. Questionnaires were sent to 375 small colleges, of whom 275 responded (139 public, 48 private, and 86 church-related). Nine criteria were used for admissions selection: (1) high school record, (2) other standard test scores, (3) principal's or…

This article pertains to program development necessitated by the admission into college of those students who do not meet regular entry requirements. The author briefly describes a number of programs developed by colleges to provide remedial work, reduced academic loads, study skills instruction, and counseling for "high-risk" students.…

When the City University of New York (CUNY) announced its open admissions program in 1969, the principal impact seemed to be local. Since then, an enormous amount of material has been generated about open admissions. CUNY published and distributed this bibliography in the hope that it will add to an understanding of open admissions and to future…

The point of view is taken that the issues of open admissions and programs for the disadvantaged can only be resolved if careful consideration is given to the desired objectives of the higher educational system: i.e., should we strive for outcomes that are egalitarian, elitist, remedial or what, and to the long-term implications of these various…

The purpose of this study was to analyze Puerto Rican response to the opportunities for higher education and to survey the prospects of recruiting more Puerto Ricans in "Educational Opportunity Fund Programs." Camden, New Jersey was chosen as a representative medium-sized city with a Puerto Rican Community. (JW)

Most of America's newest college students are the white sons and daughters of blue collar workers who, because of increased college access, are often poor students academically as well as poor students financially. Colleges must be prepared to offer these students a new kind of learning experience to make freedom of access to college more than a…

This paper, presented at the National Science Teachers Association conference in April, 1972, in New York City, describes a unique school (called a "magnet" school) designed for Dayton, Ohio. With open enrollment and adequate transportation, students will come from all parts of the city. The school will offer basic and required courses in all…

The community college's policy of open admissions and low tuition offers a chance for the achievement of cultural, social, educational, and/or vocational objectives by adult students and those who, for any number of reasons, are not aware of or eligible for financial support in the form of grants, loans, and scholarships. An historical review…

A student at Lehman College describes student reaction to the threat of loss of free tuition and open admissions at New York City University. To money managers, he contends, they represent a "noble tradition," to students economic necessities. (Editor/JT)

Reviews developmental education programs stressing the need for institutional research to determine the viable parts of such curricula in view of cutbacks being made of costly programs. Discusses factors causing insufficient skills in students, considers program evaluation, and reviews six established developmental programs. (MB)

Examines some examples of how school boards draw attendance lines. (IRT)

Author briefly restated the intentions of the representatives of the people of Illinois when they created Sangamon State University, interpreted them as intellectual purposes, and delineated a few of the functions important in carrying them out. (Author/RK)