Is the College Completion Target Too Ambitious?
College completion efforts are not yet meeting expectations, but it may have more to do with the...
Goals for College Graduation Rates are Foolish
Setting federal targets for college completion is a recipe for a highly-unemployed population with...
Inspiring Institutional Culture Change with Completion
The completion target will lead to a culture change across the postsecondary education space to...
Degrees Create Labor Market Competitiveness
Achieving the degree completion targets are going to take coordinated efforts from institutions,...
A National Graduation Goal Does Not Lead to Low Quality
There are a number of strategies that can be put into place to ensure that the quality of...
Where Completion Goes Awry: The Metrics for Success Mark Mounting Problems with Quality
Setting a target for degree completion and attainment does not translate to an increase in degree...
Value of Degrees Could Decline as Numbers Climb
Content, competencies and knowledge are more tied to labor market advancement and success than...
PLA and Competency Override Need for Traditional Degrees
As prior learning, competency and experiential learning gain more weight, traditional degrees are...
Raising the Profile of Experiential Learning
Prior learning can be as valuable for an adult’s workforce advance and success as a credential, but...
Certificate or Degree? The Eternal Question Solved
Degrees and noncredit certificates and certifications have their own benefits and values, but the...
Certificates and Certifications Making the Difference
Certifications are not receiving the same recognition as certificates when it comes to supporting...
Behind the Target: Understanding 60 Percent
The 60 percent attainment target, based on international trends and labor market projections, is...
