A Gallup Study of the Image of and Attitudes toward America's Community and Junior Colleges, 1981 [microform]
- Bib ID:
- 5409534
- Format:
- Book and Microform
- Author:
- Gallup Organization, Inc., Princeton, NJ
- Description:
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- [Washington, D.C.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1981
- 66 p.
- Summary:
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In fall 1981 a nationally representative sample of 1,540 adults was surveyed to determine: (1) why those adults who were not in school might return to the classroom; (2) the type of school they would be likely to attend and who would pay for their education; (3) attitudes toward the quality and costs of a community college education; and (4) public perceptions of the primary function of community colleges. The study revealed that among adults who were not currently enrolled in college, 45% said that if they were to return, it would be for personal improvement or enrichment, while 32% would attend to improve their employment status. Of those stating they might return to college, 27% would be likely to attend a community college, 28% a four-year college, and 26% a vocational/technical school. The high percent of respondents indicating they would personally have to pay for continued education (78%) may indicate a low awareness of outside funding sources. While 54% of the respondents believed that community colleges provided a good quality education and 63% felt that the cost was reasonable, only 39% felt that a community college education was both high quality and reasonably priced. Of those surveyed, 48% felt that the primary function of the community college is to provide preliminary training for four-year college attendance. A detailed tabular analysis of findings, including comparative data from a 1977 study; the survey instrument; and appended material on study methodology are provided. (HB)
- Notes:
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- Availability: American Association of Community and Junior Colleges Publications, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 410, Washington, DC 20036 ($10.00).
- Sponsoring Agency: American Association of Community and Junior Colleges, Washington, DC.
- May also be available online. Address as at 14/8/18: https://eric.ed.gov/
- Reproduction:
- Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.
- Subject:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Gallup Organization, Inc., Princeton, NJ
- Available From:
- ERIC
- Copyright:
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- Until 2051 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Publication date:
- 1981
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