Social Science Research Council Report on Learning Based on Book.

The report released by the Social Science Research Council that said a number of college students aren't learning important skills is based on a book called Academically Adrift by Dr. Richard Arum and Dr. Josipa Roksa. The report extends findings found in the book, and the book is recommended for anyone interested in learning about the current state of higher education.

A list of Frequently Asked Questions about the book can be found on the SSRC site.

One suggestion given on the site is "College and university leaders can commit to promoting organizational cultures conducive to academic rigor and undergraduate learning."

Roksa said in an email an important finding that is often overlooked is that there is a lot of variation within or between institutions.

"In virtually every college examined we found students who were devoting themselves to their studies and learning at rates substantially above the average," she said.

Arum and Roksa both have backgrounds involving sociology and education. They are interested in research involving social stratification and education.