ERIC Number: ED143383
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1977-Feb-1
Pages: 61
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Who Wants a Degree? Educational Goals and Related Preferences of Off-Campus Students at Five Extension and Degree Centers. Report No. 77-5.
Larkin, Paul G.
In an effort to determine the degree aspirations and other interests of off-campus students, 786 students were surveyed in five off-campus extension and degree centers of Prince George's Community College. Fifty-two percent had immediate degree aspirations, 24% expected to transfer to a senior institution, and 24% had goals of personal enrichment, skill upgrading, or career certificates. Students indicated that they had received program information through brochures (317), conversation at work (92), newspapers (83), publicity displays (56), and high school counselors (35). Three out of four preferred instruction at off-campus locations, rather than at the main campus. Interest in possible new off-campus degree and/or certificate programs was indicated by 409 respondents. The majority preferred registration by mail or advanced computer service. Although many respondents expressed interest in movies, crafts, musical events, etc., there was a notable lack of interest in local student association participation. Most respondents were age 26 or above (63%), and 60% were female. In addition to summary data, the report presents question item totals and general summaries for each center. Appendices include the questionnaire and a report on subject-matter differences with data on student distributions, characteristics, and credit hour generation by discipline. (RT)
Descriptors: Adult Students, Certification, Community Colleges, Degrees (Academic), Educational Objectives, Extension Education, Extracurricular Activities, Off Campus Facilities, Part Time Students, Publicize, Questionnaires, Student Characteristics, Student Interests, Student Motivation, Two Year College Students, Two Year Colleges
Publication Type: Reports - Research
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Authoring Institution: Prince George's Community Coll., Largo, MD. Office of Institutional Research.
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