In 1987, 998 seniors graduated from the New Hampshire Technical Institute and the six New Hampshire Vocational-Technical Colleges (NHVTC's). Of these graduates, 81% were employed, 11% were continuing their education, 2% were not seeking employment, and 4% were seeking employment. Of the 763 graduates employed full time, 96% were employed in their…

Prior to registration at the Community College of Philadelphia (CCP), most potential new students are given a battery of tests to place them into appropriate courses, specific areas of study, or special support programs. Most students are tested on one day and then asked to return on a subsequent day for counseling and registration. Between…

Drawing from a review of the literature on issues related to student retention and attrition, and research on student attitudes toward the Community College of Denver (CCD), this report suggests four models for student retention programs for different two-year college student groups. Following introductory material on the project, a literature…

This five-part annual report provides information for fiscal year 1986-87 on the Arizona State Board of Directors for Community Colleges; the state's community college districts; college finances and enrollments; and vocational education. Section I presents the Board's statement of philosophy, delineates general expenditures, and indicates the…

In spring 1985, a study was conducted to evaluate the basic skills program of San Joaquin Delta College (SJDC). The study focused on student demographics, skill growth, the effects of basic skills classes on performance in other classes, retention rates, self-confidence, assessment scores related to course selection/performance, and re-entry…

In spring 1982, a survey was conducted to determine student use of and satisfaction with the various academic and support services provided by Howard Community College (HCC). Students were asked to rate 62 services in the following areas: counseling and advising, admissions, records, financial aid/veterans' affairs, intramural and intercollegiate…

Information for fiscal year 1979-80 is included in this five-part report with respect to the Arizona State Board of Directors for Community Colleges of Arizona, the state's community college districts, college finances and enrollments, and state vocational education. After outlining the purpose of the community college system and the make-up of…

This five-part annual report provides information for fiscal year 1980-81 on the Arizona State Board of Directors for Community Colleges of Arizona, the state's community college districts, college finances and enrollments, and state vocational education. After introductory material outlines the purpose of the community college system and the…

This five-part annual report provides information for fiscal year 1981-82 on the Arizona State Board of Directors for Community Colleges of Arizona; the state's community college districts; college finances and enrollments; and state vocational education. After outlining the purpose of the community college system and the make-up of the 14-member…

Issues in defining and conceptualizing general education in the two-year college are examined in this collection of essays. After introductory remarks, B. Lamar Johnson reviews the findings of the 1952 California Study of General Education and discusses their current applicability. Next, K. Patricia Cross reviews trends in general education from…

This five-part annual report provides information for fiscal year 1984-85 on the Arizona State Board of Directors for Community Colleges; the state's community college districts; college finances and enrollments; and vocational education. Section I presents the Board's statement of philosophy, delineates general expenditures, and indicates the…

This study of fall 1973 entering freshmen (4,544) at San Jose City College (SJCC), duplicating and expanding on a previous study, was conducted to determine whether the college successfully prepares students for the job market or for transfer to four-year institutions. Data on a random sample of 450 students (221 day, 229 evening) were obtained…

A follow-up study of 53,045 occupational curriculum students who left North Carolina community colleges in 1979-80 was conducted to obtain information on students' current employment or educational status, reasons for attending and leaving the colleges, and students' evaluations of the education and services provided. Responses to the 22-item…

This six-part factbook describes the history, programs, and financial status of New Mexico's two-year colleges. Part I discusses the legal basis for the colleges and describes the coordination of the five types of two-year institutions operating under state law: constitutional colleges, branch community colleges, district junior colleges,…

The transcripts of 82 Los Angeles City College (LACC) students who transferred to the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) in Fall 1978 were analyzed to determine: (1) student demographic characteristics; (2) the number of semesters students had completed at LACC; (3) the last high school the students had attended; (4) the collegiate…