Sentences with phrase «public value of the degree»

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In an age in which people are weighing the actual value of a college degree, here's something to keep in mind: tuition at public universities is skyrocketing.

In addition, academic team members help the university promote public awareness of its program and the value of the degree.

In our most recent public - opinion survey, we find sharp differences between Democrats and Republicans about the value of a bachelor's degree (as distinct from a two - year associate's degree).

WakeEd partnered with WCPSS and North Carolina State University to measure economic impact in four categories: spending impact in local economy, economic value of degrees awarded, future reduction in public costs, and economic impact on local wealth.

These included a strong vision of and value for public education in which almost Finnish children participate as the creator of Finland's future society; resulting high status for the country's teaching profession whose members are stringently selected through rigorous university - based teacher education programs that confer Masters degrees on all of them; a widespread culture of collaboration in curriculum development among teachers in each school district; an equally robust culture of collaboration among all partners in strong local municipalities where most curriculum and other policy decisions are made; and a system of widespread cooperation and trust instead of US - style test - based accountability.

Pathways to College Credentials and Careers: In order to increase the economic mobility of low - income and minority students, the Joyce Foundation will support state and federal policy work to: (1) better prepare students for college and career through early college credits, work - based learning, and high school interventions to reduce college remediation; (2) increase the likelihood that low - income and minority students will complete credentials or degrees of economic value at the institutions they attend; and (3) increase access and success for low - income and minority students in the public institutions with the highest economic payoffs.

Public school teachers are generally not required to have a master's degree in the field of education, but educators across the country are realizing more and more the value of an advanced degree.

Personally, I think that no matter the criteria used (i.e., even if we could find some pure and objective criteria), the degree of «expertise» is not what measures the quality or advisability or value of a scientist's input into public discussion of science - related matters.

«In our view, the federation and the committee charged with approving new Canadian law degree programs must strike a balance between freedom of religion and equality, and give full consideration to its public interest mandate and to the values embodied in Canadian human rights laws,» wrote CBA president Robert Brun.

360 Degrees of Financial Literacy, a website maintained by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, notes that the proceeds of loans against life insurance cash value are non-taxable and (contrary to conventional loans) remain tax - free even when they are not repaid.

The skills you've gained during your degree are highly valued in a range of other professions, from tourism to commerce, and jobs in the public sector.

The mission of the Office of Housing is to: Contribute to building and preserving healthy neighborhoods and communities Maintain and expand homeownership, rental housing, and healthcare opportunities Stabilize credit markets in times of economic disruption Operate with a high degree of public and fiscal accountability Recognize and value its customers, staff, constituents, and partners