
	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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	Attributes of a Successful College Student

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.

Senior Seminars Needed for College Readiness

David T. Conley's article in April 2007 Educational Leadership expands on his paper I highlighted in a prior blog concerning specific ways to enhance college readiness for secondary school students.He recommends senior year seminars with syllabi that have the pace,pedagogy, and assessments similar to entry-level college courses. Teachers focus on developing students thinking skills. These senior seminars were needed for students who attended moderately selective colleges as well as those attending broad access schools. See article at http://www.ascd.org/.