ERIC Number: ED583040
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2015
Pages: 84
Abstractor: ERIC
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Minnesota Measures 2015: A Report on Higher Education Performance
Djurovich, Alexandra; Fergus, Meredith; Henderson, Maren; Li, Peter; Sanford, Thomas; Sheff, Nina; Sorenson, Nicole; Williams-Wyche, Shaun
Minnesota Office of Higher Education
This report serves as a comprehensive resource of accurate and timely indicators of higher education performance in Minnesota. This report provides historical and national comparisons to contextualize state data. "Minnesota Measures" also offers Minnesota postsecondary peer institution comparisons. As possible, indicators are disaggregated by student race and income to illustrate disparities at all levels of the education system and to help policymakers and the public understand and address inequities in Minnesota. "Minnesota Measures" reveals that while Minnesota has a strong postsecondary system as compared to other states, students of color are not succeeding at the same rates as their White peers. Given the increasing diversity of the Minnesota population, especially among the youngest generation, it is critical to recognize the different experiences of Minnesota's students of color in our education system. Several stakeholder groups, including state legislators, educators and researchers, can use this information to inform their work. To enhance usability, this document is organized into three sections: (1) Preparing for and Entering College; (2) During College; and (3) Outcomes of College. This structure replicates a student's experience through their educational pathway. To confirm the veracity of the data, the Office of Higher Education utilizes a variety of data sources, including the U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, and state level data on enrollment and financial aid maintained by the Office. Each indicator included in this report identifies the data source and relies on the most recently available data. The Office organizes and designs the tables and graphs presented in this report to enrich readers' understanding and interpretation of the included data. This year, a new indicator--participation in developmental education coursework--adds to the comprehensive picture of Minnesota's postsecondary performance. [For the previous report, "Minnesota Measures: 2014 Report on Higher Education Performance," see ED562007.]
Descriptors: Higher Education, College Preparation, College Readiness, Enrollment, Tuition, Fees, College Freshmen, Student Characteristics, Remedial Instruction, Student Financial Aid, Undergraduate Students, Educational Attainment, Adults, Graduation Rate, Academic Degrees, Employment, College Graduates, Debt (Financial), Loan Repayment, Student Loan Programs, Access to Education, High School Students, School Holding Power, College Transfer Students, Graduate Study, Student Costs, State Colleges, Out of State Students, Enrollment Trends, Study Abroad, Foreign Students
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Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative; Numerical/Quantitative Data
Education Level: Higher Education
Audience: Policymakers; Practitioners; Researchers
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: Minnesota Office of Higher Education
Identifiers - Location: Minnesota
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