Many 2-Year Colleges Impose Tougher Academic Standards

A number of states are requiring public two-year colleges to raise academic standards so graduates can compete in four-year institutions, even linking student performance to funding. Some say the change will result in better-prepared graduates; others say struggling students will be discouraged and...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Chronicle of Higher Education 1999-01, Vol.45 (20), p.A33
1. Verfasser:	Haworth, Karla
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Academic achievement Academic Standards College Bound Students College Image College students Colleges & universities Community Colleges Daley, Richard J Education, Higher Educational Resources Educational Trends Higher Education Public Opinion Public Policy Social aspects Student Attitudes Student Development Two Year Colleges
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Zusammenfassung:	A number of states are requiring public two-year colleges to raise academic standards so graduates can compete in four-year institutions, even linking student performance to funding. Some say the change will result in better-prepared graduates; others say struggling students will be discouraged and drop out. (MSE)
ISSN:	0009-5982 1931-1362