ERIC Number: ED139317
Record Type: RIE
Publication Date: 1977-May
Pages: 17
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A Survey of Special Studies Alumni.
Esp, Barbarann; Torelli, Alexis
The Special Studies Program at Hofstra University is designed for high school graduates applying to the University whose educational backgrounds require a more personalized approach to introductory collegiate work. A 26-item questionnaire was administered to 27 former Special Studies students. In addition to demographic data, the areas covered by the questionnaire include present employment status; college attendance; graduation status; reason for enrolling in Special Studies; reason for wanting a college degree; political and community activities; educational plans; educational and social attitudes; satisfaction with specific Special Studies activities; areas where students in the program need special help or advice; ranking various aspects of the program; and personal feelings about the program. (JMF)
Descriptors: Alumni, College Freshmen, Compensatory Education, Demography, Educational Objectives, Educational Research, Higher Education, Institutional Research, Remedial Programs, Student Attitudes, Student Characteristics, Student Evaluation, Student Research, Surveys
New College Educational Research Office, Hofstra University, Hempstead, N.Y. 11550
Publication Type: Reports - Research
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Authoring Institution: Hofstra Univ., Hempstead, NY. New Coll.
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