Photo: #St. Paul's Central High School held its graduation next to the Xcel Center, where 30,000 to 40,000 people stood in line to attend a Barack Obama rally.
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St. Paul's Central High School held its graduation next to the Xcel Center, where 30,000 to 40,000 people stood in line to attend a Barack Obama rally. (MPR Photo/William Wilcoxen)

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Transition of power

Barack Obama takes the oath of office for president on Jan. 20, 2009. The weeks leading up to that date provide some insight into how he will govern.

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Transition of power

Higher education in the Obama administration


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The cost of higher education is giving 2-year colleges new attention for those looking for affordable education. But a recent report suggests that community colleges should be more selective and challenge their students more.

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  • Vincent Tinto: Professor at Syracuse University and chair of the higher education program. He is advisor to the group that published the recent survey (Community College Survey of Student Engagement).
  • Arthur Levine: President of the Woodrow Wilson Foundation.

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