Table of Contents: Spring/Summer 2011
ON THE COVER
From Endpoint to Starting Point (pdf)
By John L. Pulley, The Pulley Group
Passing the GED® test was previously considered by many as the
conclusion to their educational career. The GED 21st Century Initiative
will not only update the test to better prepare passers for entry into
postsecondary education, but also provide a support network to help them
get there.
FEATURES
What Will It Take to Improve Student Learning?
By Gary Rhoades, American Association of University
Professors
Students may be adrift when it comes to academics, but consider what
that says about their institutions. Gary Rhoades looks at Arum and
Roksa's proposal for future success in their book, Academically Adrift,
and offers a different opinion.
Why Graduation Rates Matter - and Why They Don't
By Bryan Cook and Terry W. Hartle, American Council on
Education
Common sense suggests a graduation rate can be a simple, standard
measure that is easy to calculate and easy to interpret. However, as
Cook and Hartle show, there's more than just math to consider.
Innovation in Action: Preparing Students for
Success
By Donna Randall, Albion College
Given the current economic climate, colleges are now being held
responsible for how graduates use their degrees. Randall discusses the
techniques and programs at several postsecondary institutions in
response to this demand.
COLUMNS
Legal Watch
As the debate over the separation of church and state continues, campus
leaders need to understand their options when dealing with
religiously-affiliated student organizations.
DEPARTMENTS
By the Numbers
Since its implementation in August 2009, has the Post-9/11 GI Bill
managed to make a difference for veterans?
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