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LANGBEHN, WILLIAM A. – 1966
THE OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY WERE TO (1) DETERMINE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE IN THE PHOENIX, ARIZONA, SCHOOLS, (2) IDENTIFY OCCUPATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN AGRICULTURE, (3) IDENTIFY ENROLLEE CHARACTERISTICS, (4) RECOMMEND VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE OBJECTIVES AND CONTENT, (5) DETERMINE ENROLLMENT MOTIVES, AND (6) CHECK THE STATUS OF…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Educational Needs, Educational Objectives, Employment Opportunities
Montana State Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education, Helena. – 1981
Data about degrees awarded at Montana colleges and universities for 1978-79 and 1979-80 are presented. Data indicate that there was an increase in all categories of degree awards except associate degrees and that bachelor's degrees account for approximately 75 percent of all awards. Units of the Montana University System award 87 percent of…
Descriptors: Associate Degrees, Bachelors Degrees, College Graduates, Community Colleges
Ayers, Claude V. – 1980
Fifty randomly selected adults, who had attained their high school diploma through Surry Community College's (SCC's) General Educational Development (GED) program in 1978, were surveyed in 1980 to determine: (1) the usefulness of GED participation in gaining employment and in obtaining promotions and salary increases; (2) the percentage of GED…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adult Students, Community Colleges, Employment Level
Western Australia Post Secondary Education Commission, Nedlands. – 1979
An inquiry concerning the future of Murdoch University, Western Australia, is considered, as are the resulting recommendations. After a description of the university's establishment, growth, and present circumstances, postsecondary education in Western Australia and the demand for higher education are considered. A number of adjustments to the…
Descriptors: College Curriculum, College Environment, College Planning, College Role
Morris, Cathy; Losak, John – 1980
A survey of the 494 entering students who received merit scholarships in Fall 1979 under Miami-Dade Community College's (M-DCC) Emphasis on Excellence Program was conducted to determine: (1) the students' sources of information concerning M-DCC and the scholarship program; (2) the financial status of the recipients; (3) the honors activities they…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Community Colleges, Financial Needs, High School Graduates
Uthe, Elaine F. – 1980
The objective of a project was to make vocational educators aware of the many job titles for which physically handicapped persons are currently employed and to aid in planning vocational programs for them. The project identified a list of occupational titles held by physically handicapped individuals, identified teaching procedures for the various…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Employment Opportunities, Employment Patterns, Employment Practices
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New York State Education Dept., Albany. Information Center on Education. – 1977
Statistical data on college and university admissions and enrollment in New York State for fall 1977 are presented. The publication includes 15 tables pertaining to degree-credit and noncredit enrollment and four tables summarizing undergraduate and graduate admissions. Tables include the following information: a summary of degree-credit and…
Descriptors: Bachelors Degrees, College Admission, Doctoral Degrees, Enrollment Rate
Texas Education Agency, Austin. Dept. of Occupational Education and Technology. – 1977
This monograph contains follow-up information gathered by 54 Texas postsecondary institutions on 1975-76 occupational/technical graduates of both certificate and associate degree programs. Data are reported for 8,763 graduates from a total population of 13,958. The highlights were that: (1) 71% of the graduates were full-time employees in their…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Employment Opportunities, Employment Patterns, Followup Studies
Heydinger, Richard B. – 1978
Factors in support of computer conferencing and those inhibiting its growth are examined in light of the experiences at the University of Michigan with CONFER (a computer conferencing system) developed at the Center for Research on Learning and Teaching. Computer conferencing is defined and its uses are explored. Among the advantages of computer…
Descriptors: College Instruction, Communications, Computers, Cost Effectiveness
Schwirian, Patricia M.; And Others – 1979
As part of the three-phase national study to provide information to form a basis for predictions about successful nursing performance, a review was conducted of the performance of nursing school graduates at their first jobs. In March, 1976, questionnaires were mailed to a cohort of 1975 graduates who were selected by school officials as having…
Descriptors: Educational Programs, Employee Attitudes, Employer Attitudes, Employer Employee Relationship
HOOVER, LINN – 1968
IN THIS SPECIAL EDUCATION ISSUE, JOHN SNYDER IDENTIFIES THE NEED FOR RADICAL REVISIONS IN THE TEACHING OF GEOLOGY AND DISCUSSES (1) RESEARCH ON TEACHING OF GEOLOGY, (2) CURRICULUM RESEARCH, (3) INCREASED EXPENDITURES, AND (4) EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC. T. NEVILLE GEORGE COMPARES UNIVERSITY GEOLOGY PROGRAMS IN FRANCE, ENGLAND, AMERICA, GERMANY, AND…
Descriptors: College Science, Curriculum Development, Earth Science, Educational Needs
Moreland, Floyd L. – Northern California Foreign Language Newsletter, 1968
A 10-week accelerated summer Latin workshop was held for graduate students and undergraduate honor students. The course included a rapid introduction to basic Latin morphology and syntax and careful reading of selected poetry and prose. Course content, teaching methods, and student achievement are briefly discussed. (AF)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Acceleration, Classical Literature, College Language Programs
New York State Nurses Association, Albany.
Ninety-six nursing leaders participated in the conference to discuss nursing education, nursing service, and the role of the professional association. It was hoped that similar discussions on the local level would result. Speeches included "The Case for Creativity in Nursing" by Apollinia O. Adams and "Education for ????" separate presentations by…
Descriptors: Adult Vocational Education, Allied Health Occupations Education, Conferences, Educational Objectives
Winkworth, John M.; And Others – 1974
Information obtained from the 1973 Davis Student Survey regarding the experience of graduate/professional students at the University of California at Davis is presented. Two types of information are provided. The first covers general issues pertaining to the expected outcomes of a college education, and includes sections devoted to the desired…
Descriptors: College Choice, College Environment, Educational Benefits, Educational Objectives
Baratta, Mary Kathryne – 1977
To evaluate the long-term benefits of attendance at Moraine Valley Community College (MVCC), a three-year follow-up study was conducted of the 620 1974 graduates (324 transfer and 296 occupational students). Each graduate was sent a questionnaire collecting information on involvement with MVCC after graduation, present educational status,…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Curriculum Evaluation, Educational Benefits, Followup Studies
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