There is something to be said for good, interesting, well-written prose. Most of us probably wish that we saw more of that on a daily basis. Good writing is a skill that takes time and practice to master and people have long lamented that this technology or that technology is going to ruin students and their writing capabilities. Remember when texting . . .
Frequently Identified Learning Outcomes
Check out this graph showing most frequently identified learning outcomes among institutions surveyed for the report. Fifteen outcomes are shown, ranging from a high of 90% for Written Communication down to a low of 29% for Digital Literacy.
Source: Finley, A. & McConnell, K. D. (2022). On the same page?: Adiministrator and faculty . . .
At least half of employers view the skills of a liberal education as “very important” for college graduates
Scholars of Color, by Faculty Rank
Bar chart showing percentage breakout for People of Color compared to White People among faculty in U.S. higher education at each rank: Professor, Assoc. Prof., Assistant Prof., Instructor, Lecturer, No Academic Rank. People of Color held 36% of faculty positions at the Ass’t Prof level, but only 22% at Full Prof level. Data from fall 2018.
Household Higher Ed Cancellation Plans Fall 2020 Semester
Chart showing break-out of households with one or more residents cancelling plans to attend fall semester 2020, with break-out categories by race, level of education (high school, some college, bachelor’s degree), income level, and whether the household had one or more residents using SNAP (food stamps), who are unemployed, or who are depending . . .
Where Do Graduates Live After Graduation?
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