Lukewarm: Testing the Water of In-Class Academic Rigor Across Two Research Institutions

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Abstract

U.S. institutions of higher education have recently been criticized for not maintaining high standards of excellence (Jaschik, 2011). This study provides a new vantage point on academic rigor by using alternative methods (analyzing a representative sample of class observations and syllabi) at two research institutions. Results demonstrate a picture of rigor that is not dire, but also leaves wanting.

Authors

• Corbin M. Campbell, Teachers College, Columbia University

• Theresa Cruz Paul, John Jay College of Criminal Justice - CUNY

• Deniece Dortch