From 2005 to 2011, the Gateway Institute for Pre-College Education partnered with three public entities in New York City--the Department of Education, the City University of New York and the Health and Hospitals Corporation--to introduce, educate, and prepare urban high school students for careers in the health professions. Gateway was launched in…

Reports on a study of the status of remedial education as perceived by state directors of community/junior colleges. Looks at findings related to definitions, mission, funding, coordination/administration, providers, and current status. Offers recommendations in each of these areas. (DMM)

The College Preparation Intervention Program (CPIP) was re-established by the 1999 Maryland General Assembly to improve the academic preparation of economically and environmentally disadvantaged students for college. The State CPIP appropriation and additional grant funding were used as part of the match required for the Maryland State Department …

This report discusses trends and issues related to developmental/remedial education in the United States; examines developmental/remedial education efforts in Nevada's public colleges and universities; and presents the results of a study of developmental programs in the two universities and four community colleges in the University of Nevada…

This paper analyzes the potential implications of ceasing or lowering the funding for developmental studies programs in California community colleges. After an initial discussion of the financial constraints impinging upon community colleges, the possible effects of fiscal reductions on college missions, and the role of developmental education in…

Developmental reading programs in traditionally black colleges and universities were compared with their white counterparts for 1979-80. Major areas of analysis were as follows: institutional characteristics, enrollment and retention, faculty status, program design, instructional delivery, course credit, and funding. A total of 113 two-year and…