
Declining by Degrees: Higher Education at Risk
Debunking commonly held notions about the rite of passage known as the college experience, this PBS documentary follows 30 students and their teachers along the path of higher education, from admission to graduation, and exposes the disappointment, disorientation and deflation many students feel -- in both public and private schools. This revealing study also addresses the quality and readiness of America's future work force.
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Declining by Degrees: Higher Education at Risk
- Overview
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Status
Released
Release Date
Sep 8, 2005
Runtime
2h 0m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
Declining by Degrees: Higher Education at Risk
Director
John Merrow
Description
Debunking commonly held notions about the rite of passage known as the college experience, this PBS documentary follows 30 students and their teachers along the path of higher education, from admission to graduation, and exposes the disappointment, disorientation and deflation many students feel -- in both public and private schools. This revealing study also addresses the quality and readiness of America's future work force.