Monday, December 13, 2010

American Council on Education Report - "Recent Graduates Say Degrees Are Worth Time, Money Spent"

Readers,


Today, the American Council on Education released a reported, "Recent Graduates Say Degrees Are Worth Time, Money Spent".


This article featured the following figure:


Prepare for employment

28%

Prepare to be responsible citizens

11%

Teach to learn and think critically

31%

Conduct research that benefits community

1%

Serve the community

2%

Prepare to solve problems facing our country

17%

Produce innovations that fuel economic development

6%


This report focuses on the curricular and extra curricular benefits of higher education.


Here's the link to the article - Nearly 90% of Young Alumni Say Going to College Was Worth It, Survey Finds - Government - The Chronicle of Higher Education


Enjoy!


Dr. Jennifer T. Edwards

VP for Education and Professional Development


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