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The Marginalization Of Faculty And The Quantification Of Educational Policy: Lessons From My Many Years On Faculty Senates, Howard P. Segal
The Marginalization Of Faculty And The Quantification Of Educational Policy: Lessons From My Many Years On Faculty Senates, Howard P. Segal
Maine Policy Review
Howard Segal shares conclusions about higher education and policy that apply to public colleges and universities across the country.
Increasing Postsecondary Enrollments In Maine: Changes Needed In Higher Education Policies, David L. Silvernail
Increasing Postsecondary Enrollments In Maine: Changes Needed In Higher Education Policies, David L. Silvernail
Maine Policy Review
Why does Maine rank so low in higher education participation? What factors may be influencing whether Maine citizens pursue education beyond high school? Much of the debate to answer these questions has focused on students and described the problem as a lack of aspirations. David Silvernail provides another look at this issue. While student aspirations are important, Silvernail suggests that factors related to Maine's higher education system also may contribute to the problem of low enrollment. He compares Maine to six peer states and finds that for a number of factors such as cost and program accessibility, Maine ranks poorly. …