A significant percentage of college students, 57%, struggle to complete their degrees on time because their institutions lack sufficient course offerings. A study highlights that female students face more course shutouts than males, impacting their enrollment in critical fields such as STEM. Budget cuts in higher education exacerbate this issue, as institutions reduce course options, leading to disengagement from students, especially at community colleges. The research underscores the importance of course scheduling that meets diverse student needs, suggesting solutions like course sharing to alleviate these challenges.
The data shows that an estimated 57 percent of college students face challenges completing their degree on time due to scheduling and course availability issues.
Female students are disproportionately affected by course shutouts, which can hinder their career opportunities in male-dominated fields like STEM and adversely affect long-term outcomes.
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