Postsecondary Institutions in the United States: Fall 2000 and Degrees and Other Awards Conferred: 1999-2000

Women Students at Coeducational and Women's Colleges: How Do Their Experiences Compare?

“…¶ 1). Such inequities are especially marked in areas where women are underrepresented, such as science, mathematics, and technology (Davis et al, 1996;Nelson & Rogers, 2004;Knapp, Kelly, Whitmore, Wu, Gallego, & Grau, E, 2001). In these instances, the paltry proportions of women students in classes contribute to women's feelings of lack of belonging as learners and to discomfort in the learning environment.…”

Self‐Reported Sugar‐Sweetened Beverage Intake among College Students

“…Adults also have experienced striking increases in obesity prevalence over the past decade, with the greatest rise seen among the youngest adults (2). Almost 15 million adolescents and young adults in the United States are enrolled in college (3), and 35% are already overweight or obese (4). Furthermore, 27% of college students have already developed components of the metabolic syndrome (5).…”

Preferred Smoking Policies at 30 Pacific Northwest Colleges

“…With approximately 15 million students attending college annually in the United States, colleges have the potential to influence a large number of individuals. 4 Comprehensive smoking policies in colleges may have an impact on college students in their decisions to use or not use tobacco once they are on campus. In the past few years, a number of college organizations have recommended that colleges implement stringent smoking policies to help prevent onset and promote cessation.…”