Department of Education Uncertain About Effectiveness of Its Special Services Program
HRD-83-13
Published: Nov 12, 1982. Publicly Released: Dec 13, 1982.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the Department of Education's Special Services for Disadvantaged Students program.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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| Department of Education | The Secretary of Education should require that: (1) project proposals contain measurable objectives consistent with the program goal of increasing retention and graduation rates; (2) project monitoring visits are conducted to determine whether projects are meeting proposed objectives; and (3) annual project performance reports include information on the academic performance of participating students and the status of all proposed objectives whether accomplished or not. |
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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College studentsColleges and universitiesDisadvantaged personsEducation program evaluationEducational grantsReporting requirementsStudentsDisadvantaged studentsHigher educationAcademic performance