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Reassessing a Redesign of Community Colleges
A prominent book championing the pathways approach to student completion at community colleges understates the deep resistance and possible unintended consequences such a restructuring could trigger, writes Mike Rose.
More State Funds, on One Condition
To receive portions of the money allocated to them in the new state budget, California's public universities will need to admit more in-state students.
Fighting Access for For-Profits
For-profit institutions that cater to service members see chance to connect with students in Senate-passed provision expanding access on military bases.
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Barriers to Transfer
A common complaint from community college students is that they face barriers when seeking to transfer to four-year institutions, including subpar advising, write Alison Kadlec and Elizabeth Ganga.
Logging Off, Dropping Out
Hard data on which students are failing to use learning management software can help colleges intervene to boost retention rates.
Focus on Certificates Boosts Completion Goals
Louisiana and other states are closer to reaching college completion goals as their emphasis shifts to more certificates in addition to degrees.
An Unlikely Campaign to Move Beyond GRE Scores
ETS plans to discourage graduate departments from relying in excess on test scores in deciding whom to admit.
Determining a Student's Place
More community colleges are moving away from relying on placement exams alone to figure out whether incoming students need remediation, but establishing a substitute system can be tricky.