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The New Occupational Student: The Mature Adult Woman. A Preadmission Counseling Program in Four CUNY Community Colleges.

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Title: The New Occupational Student: The Mature Adult Woman. A Preadmission Counseling Program in Four CUNY Community Colleges.
Authors: Chitayat, Deanna, Hymer, Sharon, New York State Education Dept., Albany. Office of Occupational and Continuing Education., City Univ. of New York, NY. Inst. for Research and Development in Occupational Education.
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 129
Publication Date: 1976
Sponsoring Agency: New York State Education Dept., Albany. Bureau of Two-Year Coll. Programs.
Contract Number: VEA-76-2-78
Report Number: CASE-35-76
Document Type: Reports - Descriptive
Descriptors: Academic Advising, Adult Education, Adult Programs, Adult Students, Career Education, Counseling Services, Educational Programs, Females, Outreach Programs, Program Descriptions, Two Year Colleges, Vocational Education, Womens Education
Abstract: The New Occupational Student: Mature Adult Woman (NOSMAW) was a preadmission counseling program in four community colleges which sought to encourage women to explore their educational and vocational potential. This program consisted of a series of workshops which focused on self-awareness activities and provided college and career information. In addition, 20 community college counselors received training in the Motivation Advance Process. A framework for a peer counseling program was established as a post-admission service for the women. Recruitment through mass media, cultural clubs and parents' associations resulted in 672 women attending an initial orientation session. Three hundred forty-one women from various socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds were accepted into the program. Seventy-six percent of the women completed the program and 72.5% (189 women) subsequently applied for college. The majority of women enrolled in occupational programs. Among the most popular choices were A.A.S. programs in traditionally male dominated fields. One hundred twenty-one full time equivalents were projected for the 189 college applicants. The attrition rate after the first year of college attendance was only 4%. The program was equally effective with all population subgroups. (Author)
Journal Code: RIEOCT1977
Entry Date: 1977
Accession Number: ED138877
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:The New Occupational Student: Mature Adult Woman (NOSMAW) was a preadmission counseling program in four community colleges which sought to encourage women to explore their educational and vocational potential. This program consisted of a series of workshops which focused on self-awareness activities and provided college and career information. In addition, 20 community college counselors received training in the Motivation Advance Process. A framework for a peer counseling program was established as a post-admission service for the women. Recruitment through mass media, cultural clubs and parents' associations resulted in 672 women attending an initial orientation session. Three hundred forty-one women from various socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds were accepted into the program. Seventy-six percent of the women completed the program and 72.5% (189 women) subsequently applied for college. The majority of women enrolled in occupational programs. Among the most popular choices were A.A.S. programs in traditionally male dominated fields. One hundred twenty-one full time equivalents were projected for the 189 college applicants. The attrition rate after the first year of college attendance was only 4%. The program was equally effective with all population subgroups. (Author)