Hierarchical regression was used to determine if high school community type is an effective predictor of academic success when controlling for demographics, prior academic achievement, socioeconomic status, and current commitment or work habits for students entering Austin College in 1992,1993, and 1994 . Findings revealed that there is a relationship between attending high school in community types of rural and independent town controlling for the effects of SAT scores, high school rank, sex, and late application deposit on first semester grade point average.

The purposes of this study were to identify criteria which influence students' decisions to attend specific colleges and to determine whether different groups of students use similar criteria. The following groups were compared: white students and minority students, males and females, older students and younger students, university-bound students and vocational students, and full-time students and part-time students. The sample used for this study was taken from the students enrolled in freshman English classes at Vernon Regional Junior College, Clarendon College, and Grayson County College. Approximately 100 students at each college were selected to participate in the study. Each student in the study received instruction, provided demographic information, and completed a two-part survey. The survey asked respondents to evaluate each of twenty items on a Likert-type scale. The data provided were compiled and organized into groups by a data base computer program. Data obtained from specific groups of respondents were compared, first through an examination of means, then through a chi-square test of independence. It was determined that the most important college selection criteria to these respondents were the cost of attendance, the availability of specific programs, the size of the college, the size of individual classes, the location of the …

This thesis examines efficiency levels of the secondary school in Whitewright, Texas in order to determine the need for change in curriculum or focus.

An evaluation of Collinsville High School, Collinsville, Texas, examining the philosophy of education and rating the school according to published standards.

Weekly newspaper from Howe, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.

Documentation of social impacts resulting from the construction of Lake Ray Roberts is to be incorporated into a two year post-impoundment study. Research objectives are to: 1) locate current residences of landowners and previous landowners who were displaced; 2) determine social impacts resulting from construction of Lake Ray Roberts; 3) document degree of satisfaction with current living conditions; 4) document landowners' degree of satisfaction associated with COE negotiations; 5) document landowners' observations. Landowners were identified by telephone and sent a mail-back questionnaire. Respondents were generally happy with current residences and communities. While courtesy and sufficient information were provided by the COE, respondents would have preferred for property settlements to be more consistent and timely.

Daily newspaper (except Sunday) from Sherman, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Daily newspaper (except Sunday) from Sherman, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Daily newspaper (except Sunday) from Sherman, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Daily newspaper (except Sunday) from Sherman, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Daily newspaper (except Sunday) from Sherman, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Daily newspaper (except Sunday) from Sherman, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Daily newspaper (except Sunday) from Sherman, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Daily newspaper (except Sunday) from Sherman, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Daily newspaper (except Sunday) from Sherman, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Daily newspaper (except Sunday) from Sherman, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Daily newspaper (except Sunday) from Sherman, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Daily newspaper (except Sunday) from Sherman, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Daily newspaper (except Sunday) from Sherman, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Daily newspaper (except Sunday) from Sherman, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Daily newspaper (except Sunday) from Sherman, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Daily newspaper (except Sunday) from Sherman, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Daily newspaper (except Sunday) from Sherman, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Daily newspaper (except Sunday) from Sherman, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.