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Can Distance Education Prepare Future Public Health Nutritionists? A Case Study

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Laraia, Barbara A.; Dodds, Janice M.; Benjamin, Sara; Jones, Sonya J.; Carbone, Elena T. – Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 2008

Objective: To assess student retention, readiness, support and outcomes among students completing the Professional Practice Program in Nutrition (PPPN). Design: Qualitative evaluation using semistructured, in-depth interviews conducted with PPPN graduates. Course grades, grade point averages, and comprehensive exam results compared 10 PPPN…

Descriptors: Grade Point Average, Distance Education, Nutrition, Academic Achievement

Protecting Our Priorities: 2010 WICHE Workplan

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Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, 2009

As the nation struggles to get back on its feet economically, the colleges and universities are working harder than ever to fulfill their mission: to educate the next generation of workers and citizens. In the West that task is arguably more challenging than elsewhere. The region is highly diverse in terms of both demographics and geography, with…

Descriptors: Global Approach, High School Graduates, Policy Analysis, Rural Areas

Academic Rigor at the Heart of College Access and Success. A College Readiness Issue Brief

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TERi (The Education Resources Institute, Inc), 2007

America's economic and social well-being is increasingly dependent upon the capacity of public education system to prepare all students for college and high-performance careers. With almost 80 percent of today's fastest-growing jobs requiring some postsecondary education, all students--regardless of their race/ethnicity, gender, socio-economic or…

Descriptors: Education Work Relationship, Public Education, Secondary School Curriculum, Academic Achievement

Aligning P-12 and Postsecondary Education toward a Seamless P-16 Education System. A College Readiness Issue Brief

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TERi (The Education Resources Institute, Inc), 2007

Surveys show that the overwhelming majority of youngsters in this country--regardless of race, income, or ethnic background--want to go to college. As rewarding 21st century jobs increasingly require postsecondary education, these ambitions have never been more important. Everyone must align the nation's divergent educational systems so that…

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Higher Education, School Readiness

Frequently Asked Questions about College Access and Success

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Pathways to College Network, 2007

This paper presents questions and answers regarding college access and success. These questions include: (1) What is the "achievement gap" and how serious is it?; (2) Is college the best option for all students? If not, why prepare all youth for college?; (3) Can we afford to send everyone to college?; (4) What prevents students from going to…

Descriptors: Achievement Gap, College Preparation, Access to Education, Success

National Overview: Measuring College and Career Readiness--The Class of 2009

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ACT, Inc., 2009

"Measuring College and Career Readiness" represents a snapshot of the ACT-tested graduates in the class of 2009 and focuses on their readiness for college and careers. Designed to inform policymakers and practitioners about selected indicators of effectiveness, it is not intended to be comprehensive but instead is designed to help…