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Kempson, Lauri; Lewin, Greg – American Council of Trustees and Alumni, 2013
America's colleges and universities have long been the envy of the world. But it would be hard to think of a time when the public has viewed American higher education with greater skepticism. It is a tragedy that colleges and universities are increasingly characterized by their high costs, not their high standards. This fifth edition of…
Descriptors: National Surveys, Graduation Requirements, Colleges, Costs
Geiser, Saul; Atkinson, Richard C. – Center for Studies in Higher Education, 2010
Although a stunning success in many ways, California's 1960 Master Plan for Higher Education has been a conspicuous failure in one respect: California ranks near the bottom of the states in the proportion of its college-age population that attains a baccalaureate degree. California's poor record of B.A. attainment is an unforeseen consequence of…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Campuses, Community Colleges, Multicampus Colleges
Universities UK, 2010
This report presents an analysis of the diversity of income streams in UK higher education institutions (HEIs) at a time when the sector is facing considerable uncertainty. The research was conducted over a six-week period from March to April 2010 and, as such, it predated the establishment of the new Coalition Government in the UK. In the period…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Foreign Countries, Income, Economic Impact