- 89% of college graduates say that they had a positive undergraduate experience that was “worth the time and money.” 85% of graduates said they felt their education had adequately prepared them for the jobs they now held. 80% said they would choose the same undergraduate institution if faced with the decision again. See The Chronicle for Higher Education article, “Nearly 90% of Young Alumni Say Going to College Was Worth It, Survey Finds,” for more information.
- Another Chronicle article, “Who are the Undergraduates?” offers highlights from the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study from 2007-2008 on the makeup of the national undergraduate student body. According to the study, more than a third of all undergrads are part-time students. Another finding: More than twice as many students enroll in the University of Phoenix’s undergraduate online campus as attend an Ivy League college.
- Harvard University will reopen its doors to the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) after four-decades of non-recognition (since the Vietnam War) now that Congress has repealed the “don’t ask don’t tell” policy. The school — its faculty and students — objected to having an ROTC unit on campus because of “what they saw as discrimination against gays and lesbians.” The full extent to which Harvard will recognize ROTC is still unclear. (Source: Boston.com, “After 4 decades, Harvard opens door to ROTC“)
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