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In 2013, only 30% of folks who went to an associate degree program graduated in three years' time. However, 55% of people who go to a ______ institution graduate in six years.
In 2013, only 30% of folks who went to an associate degree program graduated in three years' time. However, 55% of people who go to a ______ institution graduate in six years.
four-year
In 2000, 55% of people who go to a four-year institution graduate in six years, but in 2009, it has grown to ______%
In 2000, 55% of people who go to a four-year institution graduate in six years, but in 2009, it has grown to ______%
59
In 2009, 66% of white people graduated from a four-year institution for the first time within six years, but 40% of ______ people did the same.
In 2009, 66% of white people graduated from a four-year institution for the first time within six years, but 40% of ______ people did the same.
Black
Study after study shows that most people who graduate from college earn $200,000 more in their working life than someone who just got a high school ______.
Study after study shows that most people who graduate from college earn $200,000 more in their working life than someone who just got a high school ______.
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The possession of a college degree does not predict job ______.
The possession of a college degree does not predict job ______.
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Studies show that most Republican people have little to no faith and confidence in colleges and universities, whereas most ______ do have faith and confidence.
Studies show that most Republican people have little to no faith and confidence in colleges and universities, whereas most ______ do have faith and confidence.
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Most college students are not learning critical ______ according to Josipa Roska in his book “Academically Adrift”.
Most college students are not learning critical ______ according to Josipa Roska in his book “Academically Adrift”.
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Colleges that are more selective about who they accept can ensure that only a certain type of learner is in their __________.
Colleges that are more selective about who they accept can ensure that only a certain type of learner is in their __________.
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Only a third of first year college students attending private universities have taken college courses in high school to know what pace of learning to ________.
Only a third of first year college students attending private universities have taken college courses in high school to know what pace of learning to ________.
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Schools do spend a lot of money during freshman year trying to catch those freshmen up to the pace but that’s also the year most of them who cannot keep up ________.
Schools do spend a lot of money during freshman year trying to catch those freshmen up to the pace but that’s also the year most of them who cannot keep up ________.
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It was surveyed amongst 2600 faculty across 168 institutions, more than a quarter had no office or shared office and 60% was not given a ________/phone.
It was surveyed amongst 2600 faculty across 168 institutions, more than a quarter had no office or shared office and 60% was not given a ________/phone.
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The term “techno-optimist” is used to refer to folks, like myself, who seek to “power up” learning experiences/________.
The term “techno-optimist” is used to refer to folks, like myself, who seek to “power up” learning experiences/________.
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