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“Trends in Learning Outcomes Assessment,” a report published Wednesday by the Association of American Colleges and Universities, revealed that institutions of higher education are increasingly avoiding the use of standardized tests. ILLUSTRATION BY OLIVIA FALCIGNO/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Universities departing standardized tests, use rubric to assess students

Amanda Kaufman February 21, 2016

Most undergraduate institutions in the United States are using more comprehensive tools for assessment to evaluate students’ skills instead of traditional standardized tests, according to the Trends...

A survey published Tuesday by the Association of American Colleges and Universities found that students think they are more prepared than their future employers do. PHOTO BY SARAH SILBIGER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

College graduates, employers disagree on students’ preparedness in workforce

Sekar Krisnauli January 23, 2015

A study released Tuesday by the Association of American Colleges and Universities found a dichotomy between the way employers and students feel about workforce preparedness, with students often feeling...

Liberal arts degrees a worthwhile investment, study suggests

Daily Free Press Admin January 23, 2014

Students with liberal arts degrees from schools such as Boston University are likely to see a solid return on investment as their careers progress, according to a new study released Wednesday. “A...

Employers prefer thinking, other skills to major, study suggests

Daily Free Press Admin April 11, 2013

Many employers believe a candidate’s critical thinking and communication skills are more important than the major field of study that he or she pursued as an undergraduate at colleges such as Boston...

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