As long as the admissions task was to choose a freshman class from a long list of applicants, the problems of unethical practices remained subdued. But the recent advent of competition for students has brought more of the practices of marketing and salesmanship and more demands for their control from the purists. (Author)

Reviews evidence that suggests that institutions of higher learning were increasingly accessible to students from less wealthy backgrounds between 1800 and 1860, that their curricula became more flexible, and that enrollments grew increasingly rapid during this period. (Editor)

Drawing on comparative case studies of public higher education in Massachusetts and New York, examines recent policy initiatives to terminate academic programs, eliminate remedial education, and promote honors colleges. Describes how these policies contribute to increased stratification of programs and students within a state system as well as…

Explores why numerical equality--or parity among the proportion of whites, blacks, and Hispanics with 4 or more years of college--has not been achieved. Proposes a reexamination and redefinition of the issues in order to set acceptable standards for measuring success, and discusses the terms of engagement that will move each institution toward the…

Examined success factors of eight under-prepared students at Colorado State University. Four major themes emerged from the data: pre-college experiences, struggles, positive campus experiences and support, and student growth. Findings were conceptualized within a student resiliency framework. (EV)

Begins by describing the current condition of Latinos in higher education, then explores what educational advocates and institutional leaders can do to facilitate and accelerate their academic success. (EV)

Uses data from the 2000 census to outline the demographic shifts that will bring more students of color and older students to college campuses in the years ahead. (EV)

Examined the experiences of students who are enrolled in high school and college simultaneously, a growing phenomenon known as dual-enrollment. Examined why students chose to enroll in high school and college at the same time, how they perceived the college environment, and what they reported as benefits. None of the participants indicated that…

Outlines changes in higher education participation in Northern Ireland and considers effects of devolution in the United Kingdom. Draws on research conducted on participation and migration of students and graduates. Changes in student numbers are considered based on social class, religion, and gender; the analysis distinguishes between different…

Describes how the Army's venture into distance learning, eArmyU, is proving to be a big success, with more than 12,000 soldiers enrolled since it began a year ago. Soldiers are lining up for the program that offers free tuition, a laptop, and Internet access. But historically black colleges and universities may be missing out due to distance…

This article discusses the decline in the number of international students coming to the United States since the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The article focuses on Humphrey Tusimiirwe, a native of Uganda, who dreamed to pursue a psychology degree at a U.S. university. Although Tusimiirwe, 23, submitted the required paperwork and had…

One of the most common questions asked about the State University System (SUS) is "What is enrollment within the SUS?" The answer to the question will depend on how and when enrollment is counted. This information brief is an effort to provide an easily accessible, written explanation of the principal methods of measuring enrollment and…

The "Report on the Condition of Higher Education in Ohio" is issued annually as a statutory responsibility. Its purpose is to provide policymakers and the general public a snapshot of where the state stands in providing the higher education services Ohio needs in the competitive world. The Regents believe that Ohio needs college…