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Do College-Completion Rates Really Measure Quality?

Authors :
Ramaley, Judith
Hauptman, Arthur M.
Callan, Patrick M.
Hurtado, Sylvia
Bailey, Thomas
Reno, Eric
Merisotis, Jamie P.
Source :
Chronicle of Higher Education. 3/9/2012, Vol. 58 Issue 27, pA16-A19. 3p.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

In this article several American higher education administrators and experts share their views on college completion rates and their function in measuring the quality of education offered to college students. Particular focus is given to U.S. higher education policies focused on increasing college graduation rates and degree attainment. Other topics explored include the efforts and engagement of college students, student mobility, and completion rates for community college students.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00095982
Volume :
58
Issue :
27
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Chronicle of Higher Education
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
73956749