Standards gaps show in students admitted by exception
A Kansas Board of Regents study finds that freshmen admitted as exceptions to the minimum admission standards in public colleges perform worse on retention graduation and course completion. The report notes gaps in preparation and says most exceptions face added challenges, with 1 041 of 20 278 new freshmen and transfers admitted as exceptions this fall.
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KU to Develop New K-12 Test for Achievement and Placement
Kansas University plans a new K-12 assessment aligned with Common Core English and math standards. The test could double as a placement tool for incoming college freshmen at state institutions. Marianne Perie of KU’s Center for Educational Testing and Evaluation says the aim is to reduce college remediation, crediting students for ready coursework.
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KU Receives $1 Million Gift for Swarthout Recital Hall
The Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation donates $1 million to KU to push the Swarthout Recital Hall renovation toward a $2.5 million budget. The 350-seat Murphy Hall venue on the Lawrence campus hosts 300 plus performances annually and serves as a teaching space for the KU School of Music.
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