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The Degree Qualifications Profile - 1 views

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The profile is a framework for defining and ultimately measuring the general knowledge and skills that individual students need to acquire in order to earn degrees at various levels, such as associate, bachelor's and master's degrees. (Lumina Foundation for Education, January 2011)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The profile is a framework for defining and ultimately measuring the general knowledge and skills that individual students need to acquire in order to earn degrees at various levels, such as associate, bachelor's and master's degrees. (Lumina Foundation for Education, January 2011)</div>

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What Degrees Should Mean - 0 views

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To try to provide a shared understanding of what college degrees mean - but without turning that into a government or other mandate - the Lumina Foundation for Education is releasing a draft of its Degree Qualifications Profile. The profile is intended to establish what the recipients of associate, bachelor's and master's degrees should know and be able to do. (Inside Higher Ed, 01/25/11)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">To try to provide a shared understanding of what college degrees mean - but without turning that into a government or other mandate - the Lumina Foundation for Education is releasing a draft of its Degree Qualifications Profile. The profile is intended to establish what the recipients of associate, bachelor's and master's degrees should know and be able to do. (Inside Higher Ed, 01/25/11)</div>

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Prioritizing Course Enrollment at the Community Colleges - 0 views

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Examines enrollment policies and practices at California community colleges, and makes recommendations for improvement. Looks at time-to-degree. (California Legislative Analyst Office, January 2011)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Examines enrollment policies and practices at California community colleges, and makes recommendations for improvement. Looks at time-to-degree. (California Legislative Analyst Office, January 2011)</div>

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Should Community Colleges Cut Off Lingering Students? - 0 views

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A proposal would cut off access to California community college students who linger too long. A state legislative report recommended giving first-time students a higher priority for class registration, capping the number of taxpayer-subsidized units that students can take and limiting the number of times students can repeat certain courses on the state's dime - moves that could save an estimated $235 million. (California Watch, 01/24/11)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A proposal would cut off access to California community college students who linger too long. A state legislative report recommended giving first-time students a higher priority for class registration, capping the number of taxpayer-subsidized units that students can take and limiting the number of times students can repeat certain courses on the state's dime - moves that could save an estimated $235 million. (California Watch, 01/24/11)</div>

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Idaho Aims To Boost College Degrees Despite Cuts - 0 views

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The Idaho Board of Education wants to increase the number of Idaho adults between ages 25 and 34 who have a college degree or professional credential from 31% to 60% by 2020, despite budget cuts. The board said expanding college course offerings online is one way to achieve this and other goals. (Idaho Statesman, 01/20/11)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Idaho Board of Education wants to increase the number of Idaho adults between ages 25 and 34 who have a college degree or professional credential from 31% to 60% by 2020, despite budget cuts. The board said expanding college course offerings online is one way to achieve this and other goals. (Idaho Statesman, 01/20/11)</div>

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Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training Grants Program - 0 views

www.doleta.gov/...SGA-DFA-PY-10-03.pdf

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Provides community colleges and other eligible institutions with funds to expand and improve their ability to deliver education and career training programs that can be completed in two years or less, are suited for workers who are eligible for training under the Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers program, and prepare program participants for employment in high-wage, high-skill occupations. (Department of Labor, January 2011)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Provides community colleges and other eligible institutions with funds to expand and improve their ability to deliver education and career training programs that can be completed in two years or less, are suited for workers who are eligible for training under the Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers program, and prepare program participants for employment in high-wage, high-skill occupations. (Department of Labor, January 2011)</div>

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The Mini-AGI - 0 views

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A new $2 billion federal grant program for community and for-profit colleges is designed to help retrain trade-displaced workers and accomplish some of the goals proposed under the American Graduation Initiative to increase college completion rates. The program will impose strict accountability requirements and compel participants to make academic materials available to the public. (Inside Higher Ed, 01/21/11)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A new $2 billion federal grant program for community and for-profit colleges is designed to help retrain trade-displaced workers and accomplish some of the goals proposed under the American Graduation Initiative to increase college completion rates. The program will impose strict accountability requirements and compel participants to make academic materials available to the public. (Inside Higher Ed, 01/21/11)</div>

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'Tracking' Revived at Community Colleges - 0 views

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Facing dwindling state dollars and more pressure to graduate students, Texas community colleges may begin steering students who test at the lowest skill levels toward shorter vocational programs or adult basic education before attempting college academics. (San Antonio Express-News, 01/21/11)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Facing dwindling state dollars and more pressure to graduate students, Texas community colleges may begin steering students who test at the lowest skill levels toward shorter vocational programs or adult basic education before attempting college academics. (San Antonio Express-News, 01/21/11)</div>

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Connecticut Lags in Growth Rate in Postsecondary Degrees - 0 views

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Connecticut ranks seventh in the nation in the percentage of students with postsecondary degrees, but the rate of growth is well behind many states. Connecticut's acceleration ranks 34th out of 50 states, according to figures based on an analysis of census data. (Hartford Courant, 01/19/11)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Connecticut ranks seventh in the nation in the percentage of students with postsecondary degrees, but the rate of growth is well behind many states. Connecticut's acceleration ranks 34th out of 50 states, according to figures based on an analysis of census data. (Hartford Courant, 01/19/11)</div>

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California Community Colleges Launch Task Force to Boost Completion Rates over Next Decade - 0 views

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California Community Colleges Chancellor Jack Scott created a Student Success Task Force to develop a strategic blueprint to help community college students succeed. Task Force will examine student assessment, remedial instruction, access to financial aid and academic counseling, and funding models to incentivize completion rates.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">California Community Colleges Chancellor Jack Scott created a Student Success Task Force to develop a strategic blueprint to help community college students succeed. Task Force will examine student assessment, remedial instruction, access to financial aid and academic counseling, and funding models to incentivize completion rates.</div>

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Community Colleges Chief Opposes Brown Funding Changes - 0 views

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Discusses possible implications of California Gov. Jerry Brown's proposal to shift community college funding away from an enrollment-based approach and to create incentives for completion. (California Watch, January 2011)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Discusses possible implications of California Gov. Jerry Brown's proposal to shift community college funding away from an enrollment-based approach and to create incentives for completion. (California Watch, January 2011)</div>

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Virginia Governor McDonnell Announces "Top Jobs of the 21st Century" Higher Education L... - 0 views

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Press release on and summary of Virginia governor's Top Jobs act that aims to link higher education, degree attainment and workforce development.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Press release on and summary of Virginia governor's Top Jobs act that aims to link higher education, degree attainment and workforce development.</div>

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Funding Our Future: A Financial Blueprint for Strengthening Higher Education in Washing... - 0 views

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Recommendations from the Governor's Higher Education Funding Task Force include: increasing the number of residents graduating with bachelor's degrees, especially in STEM fields; providing the universities with flexibility to set tuition; expanding financial assistance to low- and middle- income students through private and public strategies; and holding public universities accountable for graduating more students. (Washington Governor's Higher Education Funding Task Force, January 2011)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Recommendations from the Governor's Higher Education Funding Task Force include: increasing the number of residents graduating with bachelor's degrees, especially in STEM fields; providing the universities with flexibility to set tuition; expanding financial assistance to low- and middle- income students through private and public strategies; and holding public universities accountable for graduating more students. (Washington Governor's Higher Education Funding Task Force, January 2011)</div>

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Regents Beckon Near-grads Back - 0 views

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Describes bachelor of general studies degree -- a parachute program -- approved by South Dakota Board of Regents that is geared toward adults who completed 90 or more credit hours before dropping out of school. (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 01/03/11)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Describes bachelor of general studies degree -- a parachute program -- approved by South Dakota Board of Regents that is geared toward adults who completed 90 or more credit hours before dropping out of school. (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 01/03/11)</div>

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Experts Begin to Identify Nonacademic Skills Key to Success - 0 views

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Discusses emerging research on cognitive and non-cognitive skills that contribute to student readiness for college and careers, as well as their success in completing college. (Education Week, 12/23/10)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Discusses emerging research on cognitive and non-cognitive skills that contribute to student readiness for college and careers, as well as their success in completing college. (Education Week, 12/23/10)</div>

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Getting K-12 into the Discussion of College Completion - 0 views

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Articles discusses why and how K-12 -- especially high schools -- and higher education must work more closely to prepare students for college and to increase completion rates.
(Education Week, 12/16/10)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Articles discusses why and how K-12 -- especially high schools -- and higher education must work more closely to prepare students for college and to increase completion rates. <br />(Education Week, 12/16/10)</div>

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No Time to Waste: Policy Recommendations for Improving College Completion - 0 views

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Offers 10 policy recommendations for SREB states to increase the numbers of students who complete college degrees and career certificates toward the goal of having 60% of working-age adults earning some type of high-quality credential by the year 2025. Focuses on academic readiness; transfer and articulation; and costs and financial aid. (SREB, September 2010)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Offers 10 policy recommendations for SREB states to increase the numbers of students who complete college degrees and career certificates toward the goal of having 60% of working-age adults earning some type of high-quality credential by the year 2025. Focuses on academic readiness; transfer and articulation; and costs and financial aid. (SREB, September 2010) </div>

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Measuring Success by Degrees: The Status of College Completion in SREB States - 0 views

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Provides college enrollment and graduation rates and other sets of data that SREB states can use to gauge progress in helping more people earn college degrees and career certificates. (SREB, December 2010)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Provides college enrollment and graduation rates and other sets of data that SREB states can use to gauge progress in helping more people earn college degrees and career certificates. (SREB, December 2010) </div>

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Strengthening College Opportunity and Performance: Federal, State and Institutional Lea... - 1 views

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Paper argues that stronger federal, state and institutional leadership is needed to reach college completion goals, and suggests actions steps for each level. (National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education; the Delta Project on Postsecondary Education Costs, Productivity and Accountability; and the National Center for Higher Education Management Systems, December 2010)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Paper argues that stronger federal, state and institutional leadership is needed to reach college completion goals, and suggests actions steps for each level. (National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education; the Delta Project on Postsecondary Education Costs, Productivity and Accountability; and the National Center for Higher Education Management Systems, December 2010)</div>

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The Degree Dividend: Building Our Economy and Preserving Our Quality of Life - 0 views

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Examines reasons for and ways to invest in higher education on sustainable basis. Makes recommendations in four areas: Affordability, Access, Quality and Accountability. Addresses several issues, including remedial education and completion. (Colorado's Strategic Plan for Higher Education, November 2010)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Examines reasons for and ways to invest in higher education on sustainable basis. Makes recommendations in four areas: Affordability, Access, Quality and Accountability. Addresses several issues, including remedial education and completion. (Colorado's Strategic Plan for Higher Education, November 2010)</div>

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