Leaving the Ivory Tower

The Causes and Consequences of Departure from Doctoral Study

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Barbara E Lovitts

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Graduate schools have faced attrition rates of approximately 50 per cent since 1960. They have tried to address the problem by focusing on student characteristics and by assuming that if they could make better, more informed decision attrition rates would drop. Yet high attrition rates persist. This study examines what is wrong with the structure and process of graduate education. Based on evidence drawn from a survey of 816 completers and non-completers, interviews with non-completers, high- and low-Ph.D productive faculty and Directors of Graduate study, the study aims to locate the root cause of attrition in the social structure and cultural organization of graduate education.

Author Biography:

Barbara E. Lovitts received her Ph D. in sociology from the University of Maryland. She is currently a senior research analyst at the Pelavin Research Center of the American Institutes for Research.

Release date Australia

April 4th, 2001

Author

Barbara E Lovitts

Audiences

General (US: Trade)
Professional & Vocational

Pages

336

Dimensions

159x238x23

ISBN-13

9780742509412

Product ID

2448229

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