This report analyzes enrollment figures for Contra Costa Community College District in 2000-2001. The data for 2002 is compared with the data from 1997-1998, 1998-1999, and 1999-2000. The following are some of the major findings of the report: (1) both resident and non-resident FTES totals have increased over 1995/1996 levels; (2) the growth…

This study examines the differences between students enrolling during the three phases of registration (early, regular, and late) in a two-year college. One purpose of the study was to suggest late registration policy and practices that might improve student success. Registration time, academic records, and demographic information were collected…

This glossy folder is intended for parents to keep important papers related to their children's school. On the inside flaps of the folder are written in Spanish: (1) a list of suggested school-related papers that parents could keep in the folder; (2) a space for parents to write information about the schools their child has most recently attended;…

Two paramount reasons may be cited for the keeping of adequate and systematic records: (1) The college owes it to students who may transfer to another institution or who may later refer to their alma mater for statements of their character and academic achievements; and (2) No institution may be sure of itself, of the honesty and consistency with…

Presents a compilation of the registration requirements for sanitarians in the 35 states which have Registration Acts for Sanitarians. (JR)

Article adapted from address at American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers Regional Association meeting.

A survey of the duties, organization, and staffing of offices of admissions and records is reported. Periodic evaluation of each office should be made to determine where changes would provide better service and more efficient use of resources available. (MLW)

Registration for continuing medical education at McMaster University can be done for each course separately or by annual membership in a professional association. The three-year-old arrangement allows for decreased course costs, greater selectivity in course material, and increased physician motivation. (MSE)

Describes the computer assisted student registration program in use at four of Florida State University's campuses. The distributed processing system ties the campuses into an information network which provides on-site data handling capabilities for registration and scheduling and makes the services of the state's regional computer facilities…

The Computer Center at the University of Northern Colorado provides service to the entire University community in all areas of instruction, research, student services, and administration. Administrative computer applications have all been developed by UNC staff, and most of the major administrative areas are operating online. (MLW)

Discusses the problems associated with defining and measuring progress toward attaining Goal One of the six national education goals set by President Bush and the nation's governors in 1990, which states that "by the year 2000, all children shall start school ready to learn." (BB)

This document includes both the current Colorado statutes and the Colorado Commission on Higher Education policies defining the types of postsecondary educational institutions authorized to award credits and degrees, conduct business, or maintain a place of business in the state. Revised statutes cover the following: the legislative declaration,…

Florida Technical University's approximately 11,000 students use its Generalized Registration and Sectioning System (GRASS), which provides on-line advanced and regular registration, on-line add/drop and late registration with instant invoice and class schedule printing. Description of system capabilities, notes on development, and samples of…

An account of the renovation of the Office of the Registrar at the University of California, Davis, is presented. The task was to redesign existing space to utilize it more effectively; the ultimate goal was to better serve the university community. Placing units that were functionally interdependent in closer proximity and arranging high volume…

Twenty-one questions parents may ask about kindergarten are answered in this booklet. Generally, the content aims to clarify the purpose and scope of kindergarten. Several questions have to do with entering a child in kindergarten: the required age, necessary information, attendance regulations, length of school day and screening tests. Questions…