Pathways to Academic Success in Higher Education
Author | : Edward P. St. John |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 448 |
Release | : 2010-07-02 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781136964565 |
ISBN-13 | : 1136964568 |
Rating | : 4/5 (65 Downloads) |
Download or read book Pathways to Academic Success in Higher Education written by Edward P. St. John and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2010-07-02 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pathways to Academic Success in Higher Education examines two major challenges facing the nation. The first is preparing high school students for college, a reform that has been tackled largely through state policy initiatives. The second is creating new pathways to academic success for underrepresented students in higher education, a challenge that must be addressed within a decentralized system of higher education. Part one: Presents and documents key findings from research on K-12 education policy. Part two: Provides action research using a state data system to inform colleges and universities. Part three: Focuses on the future of policy and organizational initiatives to improve opportunity. This book integrates studies conducted over nearly a decade and offers guidance on how best to understand and promote retention and success once students have gained access.