Colleges & Universities
Number of Doctorates in Science and Math on the Rise
Jonathan Lekstutis
November 23, 2007
The total number of doctoral degrees awarded by American colleges and universities rose 5.1 percent in 2006. This rise led to a record of 45,596 doctoral degrees being awarded, according to a report released by the National Science Foundation. Out of the increase in doctorates the largest rise came in the fields of science and engineering.
Assessment Standards Still Being Debated
Jonathan Lekstutis
November 20, 2007
Colleges, universities, politicians and college associations are all debating on how educational institutions will report their progress and how much success their programs have had. With the Higher Education Act close to being passed into law, an effort has been made to create a national statement on student learning and assessment.
Community College Students & Women Need Some Technical Assistance
Jonathan Lekstutis
November 19, 2007
Studies are showing that students who attend community college are not as technically savvy as those that are attending major universities. The same studies are also showing that computer science and technology programs are not attracting a large number of women students.