Department of Education Oversight, Gatekeeping: Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Human Resources and Intergovernmental Relations of the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, House of Representatives, One Hundred Fourth Congress, Second Session, June 6, 1996U.S. Government Printing Office, 1997 - 239 pages |
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... associated with nonprofit schools , the rates have declined 12 percentage points over the past few years , whereas de- fault rates for other sectors have remained essentially the same . One of the title IV eligibility provisions adopted ...
... associated with nonprofit schools , the rates have declined 12 percentage points over the past few years , whereas de- fault rates for other sectors have remained essentially the same . One of the title IV eligibility provisions adopted ...
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... associated with some of the worst examples of program abuse . In the United States , 5,235 proprietary schools represent about 50 percent of all postsecondary institutions . Most are small , enrolling fewer than 100 students , and offer ...
... associated with some of the worst examples of program abuse . In the United States , 5,235 proprietary schools represent about 50 percent of all postsecondary institutions . Most are small , enrolling fewer than 100 students , and offer ...
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... associated with nonprofit institutions , the rates have declined over the past few years . Accreditation For the six agencies we contacted , we observed a trend toward accrediting fewer institutions since 1992 ( see table 1 ) . Agency ...
... associated with nonprofit institutions , the rates have declined over the past few years . Accreditation For the six agencies we contacted , we observed a trend toward accrediting fewer institutions since 1992 ( see table 1 ) . Agency ...
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... Department , we will attempt to determine whether greater reliance on Title IV funds is associated with poorer outcomes , such as lower graduation and placement rates . Title IV - Funded Training and Labor - Market Conditions 11 19.
... Department , we will attempt to determine whether greater reliance on Title IV funds is associated with poorer outcomes , such as lower graduation and placement rates . Title IV - Funded Training and Labor - Market Conditions 11 19.
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... associated with it . We expect to report our results on this matter to you early next year . " Axel Borsch - Supan , " Education and its Double - Edged Impact on Mobility , " Economics of Education Review , Vol . 9 , No. 1 ( 1990 ) , pp ...
... associated with it . We expect to report our results on this matter to you early next year . " Axel Borsch - Supan , " Education and its Double - Edged Impact on Mobility , " Economics of Education Review , Vol . 9 , No. 1 ( 1990 ) , pp ...
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1992 amendments 1992 HEA Amendments 300 or less Ability to benefit accredited schools accrediting agencies Accrediting Commission ACCSCT analysis annual total data assessment ATB students audits BARNES billion BLANCHETTE Categorical variables certification cohort data Congress correlation cosmetology Department of Education Department's dual accreditation education and training effect eligibility enrollments of 300 ensure Faculty turnover full-time enrollment full-time equivalent funds gatekeeping graduation rates grants Stafford Higher Education Act indicates KUBE licensing LONGANECKER Main campus multiple regression obtained related employment outcome measures oversight participate in Title percent percentage of ATB percentage of students percentage points percentage trained placement rates postsecondary education postsecondary institutions program length receiving Pell grants regression analysis requirements role school characteristics school performance schools accredited schools and colleges schools with enrollments SFA programs SHAYS significant relationships staff Stafford loans student loan Subcommittee Title IV programs total and cohort training-related placement triad variables VATEA vocational withdrawal rates
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Page 6 - I would ask unanimous consent that all members of the subcommittee be permitted to place any opening statement in the record and that the record remain open for 3 days for that purpose. Without objection, so ordered. I also ask unanimous consent that our witnesses be permitted to include their written statements in the record.
Page 94 - SUBCOMMITTEE ON HUMAN RESOURCES AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT REFORM AND OVERSIGHT, Washington, DC.
Page 97 - Success with respect to student achievement in relation to the institution's mission, including, as appropriate, consideration of course completion, State licensing examination, and job placement rates.
Page 98 - Its mission is to ensure equal access to education and to promote educational excellence throughout the Nation.
Page 67 - ... a program of training to prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation; and (4) is a public or other nonprofit institution.
Page 13 - Protecting an institution against harmful internal and external pressures! 6. Creating goals for self-improvement of weaker programs and stimulating a general raising of standards among educational institutions; 7. Involving the faculty and staff comprehensively in institutional evaluation and planning; 8. Establishing criteria for professional certification, licensure, and for upgrading courses offering such preparation; and 9. Providing one basis for determining eligibility for Federal assistance.
Page 62 - Department to attain clear, measurable and binding performance standards to help meet the requirements of the Government Performance and Results Act of 1 993 (GPRA).
Page 118 - I will be happy to respond to any questions the members of the subcommittee may have, and I ask that my complete statement be included in the record.
Page 178 - Beginning in 1980. total includes some schools accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology. 6 Included under "private nonprofit.
Page 40 - Congress to improve the eligibility and certification process, and our combined efforts nave paid off handsomely. For example, the percentage of initial applications for certification that are denied has increased substantially, from 16.6 percent in 1990 to 30.5 percent in 1992 to nearly 40 percent in 1995, reflecting our tougher standards for certification. Furthermore, the sheer number of initial applications for certification has declined more than 50 percent since 1991.