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Offenstein, Jeremy; Moore, Colleen; Shulock, Nancy – Institute for Higher Education Leadership & Policy, 2010
The United States is becoming less globally competitive as other nations move aggressively to educate their populations. To lead the world once again in educational attainment--President Obama's goal by 2020--more Americans will need to enter college. But the biggest challenge isn't college going; it is college completion. Around the country,…
Descriptors: Educational Attainment, Graduation Rate, College Students, Postsecondary Education
Fisher-Thompson, Jeanne – 1980
Problems and barriers that women often face when re-entering the higher educational system are identified, and ways in which institutions can be more responsive to re-entry students are suggested. A wide range of possible actions is included so that institutions can pursue those most appropriate to their individual circumstances. Definitions are…
Descriptors: Adult Students, College Credits, College Students, Compliance (Legal)