It's a matter of time: low-income students and community colleges
In the higher education context, time-to-degree is a key element of higher education analysis, particularly at a time of constrained resources and a growing emphasis on completion. It is generally thought, and is often true, that a shorter time-to-degree implies a more efficient or 'better' higher education experience. However, this is not always the case, especially when we factor the needs and patterns of nontraditional students (who are now the norm in American higher education) into the equation. In this brief, [the author] examine[s] considerations of time as they relate to investments by ... Show more
Authors: Mullin, Christopher M.
Published: Washington, District of Columbia, AACC, 2012
Resource type: Report, paper or authored book
Physical description: 12 p.
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http://www.aacc.nche.edu/Publications/Briefs/Documents/itsamatteroftime_04162012.pdf
