Bridging the Gaps: College Pathways to Career Success
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| Rating | : | 4.66 (603 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0871547430 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 176 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-06-19 |
| Language | : | English |
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“Community colleges have long been the neglected stepchild of higher education in America. The authors tell us why this is the case and, more importantly, what we have to do to remedy the situation for the good of our young people, mature students, the labor market, and employers who need a skilled workforce. It is a critically important read.” —Katherine S. Bridging the Gaps analyzes the many obstacles to realizing the worthy goals of millions of American students wh
Sub-BA credentials can be completed at community college in less time than bachelor’s degrees, making them an affordable option for many low-income students. Most high school students today express a desire to attend college, and 90% of on-time high school graduates enroll in higher education in the eight years following high school. The authors find that sub-baccalaureate credentials—associate degrees and college certificates—can improve employment outcomes. What can colleges do to reduce dropouts? In Bridging the Gaps, education scholars James Rosenbaum, Caitlin Ahearn, and Janet Rosenbaum argue that when institutions focus only