February 2, 2007

College Graduates Lack Key Skills, Report Says

By ERIK VANCE

The Association of American Colleges and Universities has warned that college graduates are less and less prepared to compete in the global economy. In a report, the group urges colleges to adopt a broader curriculum, with less focus on specific technical training and more on skills like critical thinking and problem solving.

The report, "College Learning for the New Global Century," released in January, recommends a series of steps that colleges should take to prepare students for the