
	Dr. Michael W. Kirst Michael W. Kirst is Professor Emeritus of Education and Business Administration at Stanford University since 1969. Dr. Kirst received his Ph.D. in political economy and government from Harvard. Before joining the Stanford University faculty, Dr. Kirst held several positions with the federal government, including Staff Director of the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Manpower, Employment and Poverty. He was a former president of the California State Board of Education. His book From High School to College with Andrea Venezia was published by Jossey Bass in 2004.



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My blog discusses the important and complex subjects of college completion, college success, student risk factors (for failing), college readiness, and academic preparation. I will explore the pieces of the college puzzle that heavily influence, if not determine, college success rates.

Failure to Complete College - Presentation

The attached speech by me is a good overview of the policy context for community colleges in California. It addresses many issues including college completion, labor force skill trends, and transitions from high school to community colleges.

http://www.stanford.edu/group/bridgeproject/Failure%20to%20Complete%20College1.ppt

Labels: College Completion