Former Princeton University president addresses low college graduation rates in latest book
Source: blog.nj.com Posted By: Aidan P...5324 days ago
Low college graduation rates have been ignored or excused by higher education and political leaders for decades. Finally, one of the nation’s most revered experts has demanded his colleagues face the issue.
"They have been embarrassed to admit it," said William Bowen, the former Princeton president who has spent his retirement issuing books on controversial topics -- affirmative action, collegiate sports, and, now, dismal college graduation rates.
His latest study, published by the Princeton....