Academic Affairs

Incorporating experiential learning programs in higher ed

Here’s why hands-on learning is essential—and still possible in the world of remote learning.

David Comisford

Study: Majority of college students say they’re falling behind

Though colleges and universities are making strides, a newly released Canvas survey on higher education says they must do more to bridge gaps that exist

Chris Burt

Distance learning inspires UMass to share courses

UMass’s new systemwide course exchange launched as the latest in a wave of higher ed innovations inspired by the shift to distance learning during the COVID pandemic.

Matt Zalaznick

Guided pathways in the COVID era

A new Center for Community College Student Engagement report offers the first national baseline data on student and faculty perceptions of guided pathways practices. Here’s what researchers learned and why the pandemic has made such practices even more important.

Melissa Ezarik

Purdue program for underrepresented students sets record

Emerging Leaders Science Scholars program features financial support for studying abroad, internships, summer courses and faculty mentoring.

Matt Zalaznick

Connection, routine and equity: What students need when learning online

Rutgers researchers surveyed students for their perspective of remote leaning. Here’s how faculty can improve it and university leaders can support such efforts.

Melissa Ezarik

Fri Sep 11th, 2020

Where, and how, higher ed computing programs are growing

Software engineering degree programs are growing steadily while the more Black and Hispanic students are enrolling in some areas of computer science, an annual higher ed study has found.

Matt Zalaznick

Thu Sep 10th, 2020

‘Marist Mindset’: 10 key issues shaping students’ worldview

Race relations, conflicts between and privacy and technology, and fashion in the era of personal protective equipment (PPE) top annual list that aims to define the outlook of first-year students.

Matt Zalaznick

Wed Sep 9th, 2020