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Leaving the Ivory Tower: The Causes and Consequences of Departure from Doctoral Study,New
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Graduate schools have faced attrition rates of approximately 50 percent for the past 40 years. They have tried to address the problem by focusing on student characteristics and by assuming that if they could make better, more informed admissions decisions, attrition rates would drop. Yet high attrition rates persist and may in fact be increasing. Leaving the Ivory Tower thus turns the issue around and asks what is wrong with the structure and process of graduate education. Based on hard evidence drawn from a survey of 816 completers and noncompleters and on interviews with noncompleters, high and lowPh.D productive faculty and Directors of Graduate study, this book locates the root cause of attrition in the social structure and cultural organization of graduate education.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Leaving the Ivory Tower'? A: 'Leaving the Ivory Tower' examines the high attrition rates in graduate education, discussing the structural and cultural issues contributing to students leaving their doctoral programs.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Leaving the Ivory Tower' is Barbara E. Lovitts.
- Q: What are the key findings of the book? A: The book presents evidence from a survey of 816 individuals and interviews, identifying social structure and cultural organization as root causes of attrition in doctoral studies.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Leaving the Ivory Tower'? A: 'Leaving the Ivory Tower' was published on March 27, 2001.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'Leaving the Ivory Tower' has a total of 336 pages.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: This book is available in paperback format.
- Q: Is this book suitable for understanding graduate education challenges? A: Yes, it is suitable for those interested in the challenges of graduate education, particularly regarding student attrition.
- Q: What type of readers would benefit from this book? A: Graduate students, faculty, and administrators in higher education would benefit from the insights provided in this book.
- Q: Does the book include empirical research? A: Yes, the book is based on empirical research including surveys and interviews related to graduate education.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'Leaving the Ivory Tower' falls under the category of Higher & Continuing Education.