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It's contagious!
Solid curricula contribute to student success. That has been ACTA's message for some time, and it's catching on. At a conference this morning at the New America Foundation, Stan Jones (president of Complete College America), Jamie Merisotis (president of the Lumina Foundation), and others drilled down on the unacceptably low graduation rates in community and four-year colleges and how student achievement and timely graduation can be enhanced through sound curricula that direct students' choices in positive ways. Evidence increasingly shows that the "do it yourself" curricula on campuses across the country -- seen clearly on ACTA's college-guide website, WhatWillTheyLearn.com -- are contributing to high dropout rates and leaving students without the skills and knowledge they will need for success after graduation. One especially promising experiment is underway at the City University of New York -- as Stan noted -- and it is showcased in our latest essay for trustees across the country. The potential cost savings offered by focused curricula in these tough economic times will also be covered in our next trustee guide, due out next month. Stay tuned!
Posted by Anne D. Neal on June 18, 2010 at June 18, 2010 11:58 AM
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