This paper discusses the development and evolution of the University of Maryland's UniversityCenter in downtown Baltimore since its conception in 1991. UniversityCenter is a geographic location, one of six downtown districts that resulted from Baltimore's latest development plan. It contains not only the University of Maryland's Baltimore campus,…

A causal model of academic factors affecting undergraduate student persistence at a large, urban, commuter university was tested. The effects of academic variables on persistence from fall to spring semester were also assessed for transfer and native students. The model accounted for 49% of the total variance in persistence, while separate models…

To fully understand and appreciate urban colleges and universities, it is essential to be aware of and sensitive to the urban environment. The urban university shares both the advantages and the problems of its surrounding city. The cultural institutions and the diverse population of the city are invaluable resources which, inevitably, embody…

A statistical description and analysis of the 1986 freshman class of the College of Staten Island (CSI) is presented. Six sections cover the following: full time student profile; full time student performance; full time student retention; part time student profile, part time student performance; and part time student retention. Sixteen tables…

The results of a survey conducted during the 1976-77 academic year of a sample of 9,500 City University of New York (CUNY) students selected from among all 1976 enrollees are reported. A summary of 17 major findings is provided. Fifteen of these apply to the general student population and two apply more specifically to ethnic students. Results…

The directions of development and relationship of the urban college campus with its community are examined in detail. Annotated bibliographies of articles from periodicals and scholarly journals are grouped by subject classifications. The subjects listed are--(1) administration, (2) planning, (3) educational-architectural relations, (4) finance,…

Texas Southern University's capacity to simultaneously conduct comprehensive academic instruction, research and development, and community service programs is evaluated in this document. Automated techniques and subjective reasoning have supplied the basis for the analyses. The major objectives of the report were to determine the resource…

Some of the organizational, institutional, and pragmatic issues involved in teaching, research, and public service are discussed, including implications for the development and continuation of university urban center programs and related activities. (Author/AM)

Institutional characteristics and expenditures for the single-campus University of Paris X Nanterre and the multicampus University of Paris I--Pantheon-Sorbonne are compared, with tables of unit expenditures included. (LBH)

Essay focuses on the concept of the urban university serving the needs of the metropolitan community in which it is located. Recommendations include emphasizing instructional activities, faculty concerns, student services, and community service in evaluating existing operational procedures and programs. (Author/SA)

Building on two previous studies in 1997 and 1999, this study aimed to: (1) determine whether the Texas Academic Skills Program (TASP) has had a positive impact on students academic performance; (2) determine the perception of the TASP among key community, junior, and technical college personnel across Texas; and (3) determine the impact on…

Assessed the needs of part-time students (N=146) attending an urban university. A questionnaire was developed and administered during class time, and a random sample of students were interviewed. The results indicated that there was need for community development. Some previous research about part-time evening students appears out-of-date. (JAC)

The challenge facing urban colleges and universities must be met by: (1) commitment to excellence; (2) revitalization of liberal arts; (3) outreach programs to ensure basic reading, writing, and quantitative skills among elementary and secondary students; (4) active involvement in the preparation of public school teachers; and (5) the formulation…

Saint Louis University has taken to heart its responsibility to the communities surrounding its metropolitan campuses in a series of cooperative neighborhood renewal projects. With both financial resources and ongoing commitment, the university has brought about substantial revitalization. (MSE)