Title: Trends in Community College Enrollment and Completion Data
Author(s): Juszkiewicz, Jolanta
Date of Publication: 01-11-2017
Source: Virginia Tech (School of Public and International Affair) (Google Scholar)
Full Citation:
Juszkiewicz, J. (2017). Trends in community college enrollment and completion data, 2017.
Summary
The peer-reviewed article is keen to explore the completion rate of students in higher learning institutions, program enrollment, and undergraduate frequency. Thus, the article explores that the Education department examines specific reasons that slow down the university and college enrollment. The department has started releasing potential outcomes from their evaluation in community colleges in the United States. Moreover, Juszkiewicz (2017) analyzes that students face financial challenges in the United States. Student loan debt and college-tuition are significantly higher in this modern age, which makes it difficult for students to enroll for college and university education due to limited financial resources. Even more, the study by the government reveals that high school graduates need to also get the necessary financial knowledge so that they can plan for their higher studies. The article reveals that students who lack this information face difficulties in the admission and application process due to the high fees that they are faced with.
Assessment
The above source is credible since it is from a trusted institution. Besides, the authors of the source are trusted and unbiased on their opinions and views on the subjects. Similarly, the article is recently published showing that it adequately captures current information. The authors are known, which makes it a credible source. The peer-reviewers are professionals in the field of education which shows the provided information is reliable.
Reflection
The source provides crucial information on research carried out by the department of education on community college and university enrollment. Inadequate financial resources and knowledge are among the issues discussed. Notably, this issue is essential for my paper, and it is essential for me to understand the problem in-depth as it will support my argument.
Potential Quotes
“The report analyzes Completion rates, featuring graduation rates published by the U.S. Department of Education (based on institutional-level reporting), and the National Student Clearinghouse’s completion rates (based on student-level data)” (Page 14).
Following Up
The question that crosses my mind when reading this article is the measures that the government will implement to promote financial literacy and enable people to better prepare for a college education. How can the government help subsidize college education for financially incapable students? I suppose it would be beneficial to explore more about financial planning and how people can better prepare for college education.
Title: Trends in Universities and Community Colleges: Enrollment, Prices, Completion, and Student Debt
Authors: Jennifer Ma, Sandy Baum
Date of Publication: 15-04-2016
Source: Research Brief (Google Scholar)
Full Citation:
Ma, J., & Baum, S. (2016). Trends in community colleges: Enrollment, prices, student debt, and completion. College Board Research Brief, 4, 1-23.
Summary
The peer-reviewed article provides crucial information on the decline of college and universities enrollment rate in the United States. Even more, the article highlights that the cost of education in the county is high, ranging from $1420 in California, $6510 in New Hampshire, and $7530 in Vermont. These costs are a huge setback for students who cannot afford the fees and discourages them from applying. Ma and Baum (2016) are keen to highlight that students also lack prior career counseling. As a result, this creates a loophole since the students do not have a vision of their life, which prevents them from applying for college education. The article also highlights that high rate of student loan defaults makes it difficult for people to complete their studies.
Assessment
The source is from a trusted and well-established research-based department in the board of colleges. Even more, the authors of the source are known and competent in the education field which ensures they provide relevant information. Besides, Ma and Baum provide unbiased information since they research and provide evidence-based facts. The article is recently published, showing the information provided is based on current data. The article is accurate and covers the important areas of the research.
Reflection
The information provided in the source examines three primary reasons for reduced enrollment of universities and colleges. It explores the high cost of education, student loans, and inadequate career counseling. These issues are significant in my paper since they provide adequate information on the topic. Thus, it has helped me understand the statistics and research-based evidence on the reduced enrollment rate that will support my argument.
Potential Quotes
“The brief provides key data about community college enrollment, the characteristics of students in this sector, the sticker and net prices students face, student debt, and completion rates. Enrollment in both the public two-year sector and the for-profit sector of postsecondary education increased rapidly between 2000 and 2010, but it has declined since then” (Page 26).
Following Up
The question that comes in my mind as I read the article is how the government will help minimize the cost of education as well as increase career counseling. The reason is that the high fees make the enrollment and application process difficult. The concepts of financial literacy and career talks should be emphasized.
Title: Improving College Access in the United States: Barriers and Policy Responses
Authors: Lindsay C. Page, Judith Scott- Clayton
Date of Publication: 12-04-2016
Source: Education and Economic Review (Google Scholar)
Full Citation:
Page, L. C., & Scott-Clayton, J. (2016). Improving college access in the United States: Barriers and policy responses. Economics of Education Review, 51, 4-22.
Summary
The article reveals crucial information on the challenges that students face while transitioning to higher education from high school. Even more, it explores the socioeconomic gaps that exist and how they affect the entry of these students. The article focuses on causal relationships and factors that slow down enrollment in universities and colleges. The authors, Lindsay Page and Judith Scott, examine the issues of lack of career education, financial resources, and mismanaged enrollment systems. The peer-reviewed article also includes information on policy solutions and measures that will help rectify these problems. Similarly, it focuses on affirmative action, academic programs, financial literacy, and behavioral interventions that will correct the problem.
Assessment
The source of the peer-reviewed article is credible since it has known authors. Besides, the information provided is free from bias, accurate, and covers the required topic in-depth. Even more, it is a recently published article, which means it contains current data on the issues. The authors are professionals in their work areas, which show the information provided can be trusted for my paper. The article is backed up by evidence from past and current research which shows the provided information is reliable for research purposes.
Reflection
The article provides crucial information on policy solutions to the challenges faced by students as they advance their studies. Even more, this information is useful in my paper since it expands my scope of knowledge by providing lasting and practical solutions. I think the article understands the issues faced by students well and gives the right solutions to the problems.
Potential Quotes
“Our review is distinctive in three respects. First, in addition to the literature on financial aid, we examine the evidence on informational and behavioral interventions, academic programs, and affirmative action policies intended to improve college access” (Page 18).
Following Up
The article highlights the necessary practical solutions to the problems faced by students going for higher education. However, the question that comes in mind is how these policy planners will ensure that similar issues are not repeated in the future. Thus, the concept of creating a strategic and long-term plan arises in my research.
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