Navigating the passage through college
Robert A. Scott
President Emeritus and University Professor Emeritus of Adelphi University; President Emeritus of Ramapo College. Author, How University Boards Work, 2018, Co-Author, Letters to Students, Rowman & Littlefield, 2024
A passage is both a way of exit and of entrance. It denotes the passing from one place, or stage, or condition, to another. It is an apt metaphor for describing the path students take to college and the navigational tools they need to achieve success. After all, a college education is to be a period of transformation in terms of knowledge, skills, abilities, and values, not simply a series of transactions.
Yet over one million students drop out of college each year. Less than one-half graduate in four years. Only somewhat more than 60% graduate in six years. How can we improve the student success rate? Perhaps we need to focus on navigational aids.
Fall is a good time for parents, school counselors, volunteers, and others to help students navigate the college search process and find the best fit. This includes finding the navigational aids that can lead to success.
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Stay well. Bob