Student Success and Retention

Why high school graduates now need perspective on higher ed to enroll

The Class of 2024's decreasing interest in attending four-year colleges and universities may be stemming from a lack of career guidance, according to this survey.

Certificates are the only new growth in undergraduate degrees

Bachelor’s degrees and associate degrees declined for the third straight year. 'Today’s students want shorter-term, lower-cost credentials,' National Student Clearinghouse Research Center says.

Freshman class of 2024 is the most diverse yet, says new report

A new report explores the backgrounds, concerns and expectations of the 2024 freshman class, helping college leaders enhance student success.

Here’s why better funding doesn’t equate to stronger student outcomes

Leadership skill in translating dollars to student success initiatives is just one reason why stronger state funding doesn't necessarily boost graduation rates.

Whip up student engagement with these 3 useful approaches

Regardless of an institution's size, here's how higher ed leaders can shrink the size of campus by creating community pathways for first-generation students.

The 5 factors likely to ensure better credential completion

Six-year credential completion rates are the highest in over a decade, according to a new report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. What's raising the bar?

These 15 states have the highest dual enrollment numbers. Why is this important?

Texas had nearly twice the number of dual-enrolled students in fall 2015 compared to the second-most, New York, according to new research from the Community College Research Center. But how did their completion rates fare?

Graduates need workplace coaching due to poor interpersonal skills

Workplace etiquette training can help recent college graduates build their communication skills and ability to receive feedback—and know when to use their phones, according to a new manager survey from Intelligent.

These public colleges and MSIs are powerful economic engines

The Stanfords and Yales of higher education may help some of America's low-income students prosper, but new data from Third Way shows which institutions have the biggest impact on the nation's must vulnerable.

How can an 8-week term improve community college student success rates?

Time-strapped students juggling full-time jobs and other external obligations can accomplish more in half the time with this innovative academic scheduling approach, argues this dean of academic success.