Colleges shift sexual harassment training for students and staff, from mandatory task to community-building tool.

In supporting students as they make the transition to campus life and beyond, officials at some colleges recognize that students may be transitioning into motherhood as well. Women now make up 71 percent of student parents, according to the Institute of Women’s Policy Research. An influx of students who have recently become mothers on four-year […]

An online Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree made its debut in UPenn’s College of Liberal and Professional Studies. While many of the Ivies have digital advanced learning programs, this is the first time one has created an online option for undergrads. The university had been offering a part-time bachelor’s option for working adults […]

Computer use policies cover a range of regulatory demands while also protecting students, the college or university, and all generated data. In the face of security audits and digital vulnerabilities, today’s policies must be driven by risk management principles—yet remain flexible enough for updates when tech teams identify new threats. The language of these policies […]

Who: 200 CUNY students chosen for the program, divided into eight cohorts Where: One of three nonprofits, based in San Juan, Orocovis or Barranquitas When: Two five-day workweeks from June to August 2018 LINK TO MAIN ARTICLE: 3 ways colleges can motivate students to serve The job: Removing mold and repairing/rebuilding roofs destroyed by Hurricane Maria […]

Waitlists for not-quite accepted students have long been used by colleges, but more institutions—both public and private—are dabbling in a different kind of delayed entry. Conditional admissions, which may require academic or English language counseling, give less-prepared students a chance to succeed. “A number of accountability mechanisms can discourage colleges from taking chances on students […]

A business mindset isn’t always accompanied by mathematical prowess. Remedial and refresher courses are common in undergraduate programs, and more post-grad business schools are identifying opportunities to prep incoming students for the rigorous coursework to come. This is particularly important as B-schools court students without a traditional business background such as finance or economics. Wavering […]

Changing legislation is accompanied by growing interest in the convenience of voting on campus. In 2013, when Illinois law called for four-year public universities to host early voting centers, staff at The University of Illinois at Chicago recognized an opportunity to boost students’ civic engagement. Making campus voter-friendly: A number of groups, such as the […]