The closing of the College of Emporia: an attitude survey

Abstract

This study is designed to determine the impact of the closing of The College of Emporia upon the various publics that were involved with The College at the time of its demise. These publics are identified as: 1. Students enrolled in September, 1973; 2. Parents of students enrolled in September, 1973; 3. Faculty employed in 1973-74; 4. Administrators employed in 1973-74; 5. Members of the Board of Trustees in 1973-74; 6. Alumni of The College of.Emporia; 7. Creditors of The College of Emporia; 8. Kansas Presbyterian ministers; and 9. The community of Emporia, Kansas. An Attitude survey was developed to determine the impact of the closing of The College of Emporia upon each of these publics. Included in this survey were questions designed to elicit data pertaining to any possible financial, academic or professional·impact upon the various publics. In addition, data were solicited to determine any attitudinal impact toward similar private colleges.