Teaching And Learning In Higher Education

This book investigates three discrete models from which we can distill a set of strategies for promoting high student achievement, retention, and completion rates in higher education. They include: the Meyerhoff Scholars Program at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County; the Opportunity Programs at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York; and the Premedical Program at Xavier University in New Orleans.

Review: Too many U.S. colleges blame their mediocre completion rates on the poor preparation of their students. This book chronicles how three campuses have ditched these excuses and created programs that meet the needs of traditionally under-served students. -- Matthew M. Chingos, Fellow, Brookings Institution, Brown Center on Education Policy Dr.

Bridglall's study underscores the value of well-researched, rigorous educational programs and how they can contribute to student achievement, post-secondary success, career advancement and a passion for lifelong learning. -- Charlotte Frank, senior adviser, McGraw-Hill Education