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ERIC Number: ED139464
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1977-May
Pages: 15
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The International Student Program in Texas Community Colleges, 1976-1977. A Status Study.
McMullen, William M.
Questionnaires were sent to Deans of Students at Texas community colleges in order to gather information on the international (foreign student) programs at the various colleges. Areas examined included admissions requirements, pre-conditional admissions requirements, and handling of international students subsequent to admission. Of the 46 schools responding to the survey, 39 indicated they enrolled international students. The average number of internationals per institution was 64, with six schools reporting international enrollments in excess of 100, and one school with more than 600. Two-thirds of the colleges admitting internationals had a staff member designated as international student advisor, although only three had separate budgets for an international student office. Admission requirements were found to vary, with the Test of English as a Foreign Language primarily used as a screening device. Some financial aid, albeit limited, was available to international students, and most schools provided developmental programs in English and mathematics. Among the recommendations offered to improve the effectiveness of international programs were establishment of an international student advisor organization, requirement of automobile and hospitalization insurance for internationals, and budgetary and staff support for international student offices at schools enrolling 75 or more internationals. (JDS)
Publication Type: Reports - Research
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Identifiers - Location: Texas
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