Five Dimensions of Quality: A Common Sense Guide to Accreditation and Accountability

CHAPTER 11WHO IS A SUCCESSFUL STUDENT?

Of all your college’s goals, none are more important than those for student learning and success. I define successful students relatively broadly, in ways that flow from your college’s responsibilities (discussed in Chapter 5).

• Successful students have achieved their goals, which for many students is a higher standard of living. To achieve this end, their goals at your college might be earning a degree or certificate, preparing to transfer successfully to another college to continue their studies, or simply developing new skills.
• Successful students’ needs have been fulfilled: they have learned whatever they need to succeed at subsequent pursuits. They have the knowledge and skills for a career, or for ...