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Tuition Prices Are Through The Roof, Zara Zerman
Tuition Prices Are Through The Roof, Zara Zerman
English Department: Research for Change - Wicked Problems in Our World
Tuition prices have increased at a rate that is making it difficult and impossible for students to not accumulate debt. Education is a necessity for society because it gives students opportunities to pursue any career they have interest or desire in. There are many discussions and conversations about the higher education system being too expensive but there have not been any changes or solutions to make college more affordable for students. Loans, federal aid, and other scholarships that help students with the cost of college will never be enough to help with the overwhelmingness of tuition prices and student debt. …
Western Educational Longitudinal Study (Wels) Baseline Survey Of Students Entering As Transfers In The Fall, 2008, Beth Hartsoch, Linda D. (Linda Darlene) Clark, John M. Krieg, Gary (Gary Russell) Mckinney, Joseph E. Trimble
Western Educational Longitudinal Study (Wels) Baseline Survey Of Students Entering As Transfers In The Fall, 2008, Beth Hartsoch, Linda D. (Linda Darlene) Clark, John M. Krieg, Gary (Gary Russell) Mckinney, Joseph E. Trimble
Office of Institutional Effectiveness
This report presents findings from the fall, 2008, baseline survey of entering transfers, a total of 973 students. There were 483 online responses and 297 phone responses, for an 81% response rate. Survey topics included transfers students’ previous education, attendance at Transitions (summer program for transfers), academic confidence, expectations as they enter Western, majors and minors, and personal backgrounds.
Western Educational Longitudinal Study (Wels): Spring 2005, Follow-Up Of Freshmen Entering Fall, 2003, Gary (Gary Russell) Mckinney, Richard Bulcroft, Sara Jones
Western Educational Longitudinal Study (Wels): Spring 2005, Follow-Up Of Freshmen Entering Fall, 2003, Gary (Gary Russell) Mckinney, Richard Bulcroft, Sara Jones
Office of Institutional Effectiveness
Technical report for the WELS survey of sophomores in the spring, 2005. Many of these respondents had previously taken the WELS baseline survey in the fall, 2003. Topics include: registering, advising, majors, GURs, work, difficulties, and the use of academic and library technologies.
The Western Washington University Student Survey Series (Volume One: Western Washington University Students), Carl Simpson
The Western Washington University Student Survey Series (Volume One: Western Washington University Students), Carl Simpson
Office of Institutional Effectiveness
Results from three early assessment surveys are combined into a 3-volume series. Volume one has information on students' backgrounds, reasons for choosing majors, and educational careers.
The Western Washington University Student Survey Series (Volume Two: Student Experiences And Perceptions), Kelly Buck, Carl Simpson
The Western Washington University Student Survey Series (Volume Two: Student Experiences And Perceptions), Kelly Buck, Carl Simpson
Office of Institutional Effectiveness
Results from an early assessment report combining three surveys. Volume 2 looks at some non-academic issues such as income, plus students' perception of advising and their majors.