NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

Learn more about the history of ERIC here. PDF icon

Showing all 4 results
A Comparative Study of Inquirers, No-Shows, and College Freshmen.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Annis, Ann W.; Rice, Roger R. – Research on Christian Higher Education, 1994
A study at Calvin College (Michigan), a medium-sized Christian comprehensive college, investigated differences between 247 potential applicants having multiple contacts with the school but not applying, 274 admitted students who did not enroll, and 822 freshmen. It examined factors in college choice decisions, how the college compared to their…
Descriptors: Church Related Colleges, College Applicants, College Choice, College Freshmen
Student-Faculty Informal Interaction and Its Relation to College Student Outcomes in Christian College Settings: Research and Implications.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Lamport, Mark A. – Research on Christian Higher Education, 1994
A survey of 40 graduating seniors at a small, Christian liberal arts college found student-faculty interaction perceived as a positive influence on student personal and intellectual growth, career and educational goals, especially for higher achieving students and humanities/natural science majors. Implications for administration, staff, students,…
Descriptors: Church Related Colleges, College Faculty, College Outcomes Assessment, College Seniors
Faculty Workload: Hours and Activities in Christian College Coalition and Small Public Universities.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
McPherren, Ann C. – Research on Christian Higher Education, 1994
Comparison of faculty workload at Christian College Coalition schools and public counterparts found unionized schools more likely to be public, but faculty hour assignments and number of faculty activities granted load status did not differ significantly. Hour assignments were similar across schools. On average, load credit is awarded for seven…
Descriptors: Church Related Colleges, Collective Bargaining, College Faculty, Comparative Analysis
The Academic and Attitudinal Distinctives of Students Enrolled in a Nontraditional Degree Program at a Private Liberal Arts College.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Boivin, Michael J.; Cherem, Barbara F. – Research on Christian Higher Education, 1994
A study compared students enrolled in both traditional and nontraditional programs at Spring Arbor College (Michigan) on a variety of academic and attitudinal indicators, and established a general profile of both groups. Program features that would be appropriate in light of the findings are discussed. (MSE)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Church Related Colleges, College Students, Comparative Analysis