Schools and colleges across the U.S. face a deadline to end diversity programs or risk having their federal money pulled by the Trump administration, yet few are openly rushing to make changes, believing they’re on solid legal ground.
As micro-credentials grow in popularity, campus leaders can look to new research and state support to expand access, reduce costs and strengthen workforce readiness.
A new study from Dartmouth College suggests that test-optional admissions policies may be making it harder for high-achieving students from disadvantaged backgrounds to get into top colleges.
Students who bypassed developmental courses were more likely to pass and earn more credits, according to the Center for Analysis of Postsecondary Readiness.
"Enrollment" holds the top spot as the most significant risk faced by colleges and universities, according to this annual report from United Educators.
In moments of division, leaders are encouraged to embrace the roles of “educators and bridge-builders” to create environments where empathy and understanding take priority over conflict, per report.
