Examines legal decisions regarding affirmative action in higher education. Profiles several important court decisions and looks at race-based admission, class action suits, and the personal liability of admission counselors. Argues that historical discrimination should not influence admissions decisions and cautions schools not to consider race…

This survey of 40 northeast state universities and colleges found that criteria used by admission personnel to determine the eligibility of undergraduate applicants with learning disabilities are similar to those employed for applicants without learning disabilities. Criteria differ significantly among institutions, and admission personnel do not…

Admissions and records professionals conducted a survey of salary levels in their profession. Comparisons between types of institutions both across the nation and within l0 regions can be made. After the design of the survey instrument, data collection of two types was undertaken. Institutional data concerned the size, type, and control of the…

Consumerism on campus refers to whether the school's publicized policies, such as fees and graduation requirements, are upheld. When contractual arrangement between student and institution is violated either student dismissal or judicial relief against the school may be pursued. Several civil rights cases are cited. (SW)

A university director of admissions's visit to high schools for military dependents in West Germany is described. The trip was made to encourage college application among dependent students and to assist them in receiving further information from the colleges of their choice. (MSE)

The two major selection criteria in the college admissions process are high school record and scores on college entrance examinations. In recent years, concerns have been raised about the validity of college entrance examination scores and high school grades. This study examined the congruity of the meaning of grades between those who determine…

Highlights several presentations and speeches from the National Association of College Admissions Counselors Conference, Philadelphia, October, 1981. In six articles deals with women in management, career decisions, national admissions standards, the admissions counselors' future role in the educational process, and student aid programs. (JAC)

Surveyed college admissions officers, secondary school counselors, and college-bound seniors to determine the effectiveness of the college recruiting visit. Found students viewed college reputations as their most important reason for attending a visit. Counselors gave the visit its highest marks but tended to overestimate its value. (JAC)

Proceedings of the 67th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers which relate to computer assisted operations, registration, records, and schedules are summarized. Names and institutions of conference participants are included. (MSE)

Questions about finding information about colleges, deciding which school to attend, and suggested changes in the application and admissions process are answered by six high school students randomly called throughout the nation. (MLW)

The integration of data processing and word processing is seen as a new frontier for Management Information Systems. A system developed by the University of Massachusetts for the admissions office is described. Online admissions system, data processing overview, word processing interface, and System/6 programing aspects are discussed. (Author/MLW)

Much has been done in recent years to enhance the quality of the educational experience for students from underrepresented racial/ethnic groups on college campuses. However, many major problems still exist, presenting professionals concerned with the educational development of students with many significant challenges. This literature review…

The admissions decision-making process at Dartmouth College is described in transcriptions of National Public Radio broadcasts. Applicants who are accepted have to be approved at Round Table, where their cases are considered for 30 days by 13 admission officers. These Round Table discussions of specific applicants, whose identities are concealed,…

Tested is the hypothesis that admission offices of colleges offering two-year degrees will be less likely to reflect a marketing orientation in their responses to prospective students than colleges and universities offering more advanced degrees. Information sent by 858 institutions of higher education to potential students is described and…

Discusses factors which influence the acceptance of particular students at highly competitive colleges. Suggests that admissions officers especially prefer athletes, minority students, and alumni children. Other preferred applicants include school leaders, students with artistic talent or notable personal strengths, and students from wealthy…