In response to a question from Linda B. Rosenthal, courses include credit and non-credit offerings. Nancy Stein inquired about the number of students in the program and the classes offered. Five thousand students participated in the program last year, and classes included reading, writing, listening, speaking, and vocational language skills. Gail Shay noted that one in 12 individuals in Arizona do not speak English in their home. Linda B. Rosenthal asked about the need for increased funding for additional classes for an increasing number of students needing them.
Late registration poses problems for the program including the cancellation of classes.
This was a comparative study of community college transfer, four-year college transfer, and native university students, as well as selected data focusing on students transferring from the Maricopa Community College District to four Arizona universities. Statistics relating to gender and age, ethnicity, student objectives, educational expectations, satisfaction, programs, grade point averages, student success, factors used in selecting transfer college, family income, and swirling groups were provided. Dr. Price noted that potential benefits from the study may be better coordination and better advising for students. Copies of overhead projection materials will be provided for members of the Governing Board. Mrs. Stein asked about the source of funding for the research.