The use of exit surveys at the University of Washington was investigated. Objectives were to identify (1) how many departments or programs employed department-generated exit surveys to gather information from graduating students, (2) the type of information collected and its use by departments, and (3) criteria for determining the usefulness of an…

This report provides registration data for six Hawaii community colleges (Honolulu, Kapiolani, Kauai, Leeward, Maui, and Windward) for fall 1981. Following introductory material outlining changes in study methodology, tables provide data for 1977 through 1981 on course registration by campus; average class size by program and campus; and the…

Policy and the status of institutions offering independent study by correspondence were studied, based on a 1982 survey of 72 American universities. Information is provided on enrollments, staff size, fees, services, and compensation to faculty for grading and course development for college, high school, and noncredit programs. Findings include…

Fall 1982 course registration data in regular credit programs are provided for six Hawaii community colleges (i.e., Honolulu, Kapiolani, Kauai, Leeward, Maui, and Windward). Following introductory material highlighting findings, tables provide data for 1978 through 1982 on course registration by campus; average class size by program and campus;…

Proceedings of a 1980 workshop on industry/university cooperative programs are presented. Program presentations and authors include: "On Industry/Academia Relations" (T. Baron); "The MIT Liaison Program" (J. D. Bruce); "An Industrial Perspective of Academic Programs" (R. Fuller); "University/Industry Interactions…

Spring 1982 course registration data are presented for regular credit programs at the six Hawaii community colleges (i.e., Honolulu, Kapiolani, Kauai, Leeward, Maui, and Windward). Table 1 provides a course registration summary by campus, which contrasts fall 1981 and spring 1982 data in the areas of numbers of courses, classes, and semester…

This booklet offers information and statistics designed to increase understanding of California's 107-member community college system. First, information is provided on system governance, including the roles of local boards of trustees and the State Board of Governors and the legislation guiding community college operations. Next, financial data…

Papers are presented from the New Jersey Department of Higher Education Summer Institute. Focus is on sociolinguistic, anthropological, social psychological, pedagogical, and socio-political-economic considerations. Each analyzes particular factors that influence the form and quality of bilingual policy and instruction programs, and offers…

Challenges faced by administrators and faculty members working to integrate liberal education into the professional curricula are considered in two essays, and exemplary programs at colleges and universities are described. In "Liberal Learning and the Business Students: What Are We Doing? What Should We Be Doing?" David A. Fedo presents…

In an effort to establish priorities for long- and short-range planning, Palo Verde College (PVC) administered the Educational Testing Service's Community College Goals Inventory to all PVC faculty and administrators, 20 community residents, five trustees, and approximately 200 students. The inventory asked respondents to rate the importance of…

Essays and brief reports of college/corporate programs and efforts are collected in an effort to show the variety of possible kinds of cooperation. An introductory essay is entitled "What Every Corporate President Ought to Know About Every College President . . . and Vice Versa." These sections and examples follow: (1) Initiatives in…

The informational and procedural requirements of 30 states for approval of new educational degree programs in community colleges are outlined in this report to the National Council of State Directors of Community/Junior Colleges. A detailed table lists 36 potential elements of program proposals, such as program title, goals, and objectives;…

In an effort to assist members of the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges (AACJC) in working to implement the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA), information is provided and issues are considered which are of concern to CETA prime sponsors and representatives of education. The issues include the goal of CETA to…

This report for the period January 1, 1972 to June 30, l976 describes a program conducted to reach the following major objectives: (1) to develop, test, and operate a large geographically dispersed PLATO IV network; (2) to implement an educational program involving educational liaison, teacher/author training, curriculum planning, and materials…

Expenditure patterns that relate costs per full-time-equivalent student to faculty salaries and benefits, direct instructional support costs, and indirect or overhead support for 1976-77 for the State of Washington are examined. The overall student/faculty ratios and average salaries and benefits for full-time and part-time faculty and graduate…