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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... means of having nongovernmental , peer evaluation of educational institutions and programs to ensure a consistent level of quality . Accrediting agencies adopt criteria they consider to reflect the qualities of a sound educational ...
... means of having nongovernmental , peer evaluation of educational institutions and programs to ensure a consistent level of quality . Accrediting agencies adopt criteria they consider to reflect the qualities of a sound educational ...
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... means . And I wonder how much of our problem is being caused by the ability to escape . I know , doing both ... mean for the society ? Ms. BLANCHETTE . Well , I'm sure it is . And high - risk schools , of course , as you know ...
... means . And I wonder how much of our problem is being caused by the ability to escape . I know , doing both ... mean for the society ? Ms. BLANCHETTE . Well , I'm sure it is . And high - risk schools , of course , as you know ...
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... mean , it's mind boggling to think , first , that there is one - third of the American citizens who take out loans who don't honor their commitment . It's a pretty pathetic commentary on schools , and on the students , that they don't ...
... mean , it's mind boggling to think , first , that there is one - third of the American citizens who take out loans who don't honor their commitment . It's a pretty pathetic commentary on schools , and on the students , that they don't ...
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... means that the institution is accredited by a recognized accrediting agency , and the Department is the entity that recog- nizes accrediting agencies for purposes of the title IV aid . The Department also certifies that the school is ...
... means that the institution is accredited by a recognized accrediting agency , and the Department is the entity that recog- nizes accrediting agencies for purposes of the title IV aid . The Department also certifies that the school is ...
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... mean , it's not many - it's a few . Mr. SHAYS . See , I'm trying to determine the value of having this committee look into it . As opposed to the committee that actually has to write the law , we look at the program , and we come with a ...
... mean , it's not many - it's a few . Mr. SHAYS . See , I'm trying to determine the value of having this committee look into it . As opposed to the committee that actually has to write the law , we look at the program , and we come with a ...
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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.