At Florida A&M University (FAMU), one of the institution’s strategic priorities is to increase the affordability of textbooks and course materials, while ensuring that faculty have flexibility to select the right resources for their courses. In this brief case study, learn how FAMU has implemented a new platform that is saving students more than $1,100 […]
At Ivy Tech Community College in Indiana, the institution’s leadership has been focused on removing barriers to student success. With roughly 25% of Ivy Tech’s 90,000 students unable to afford course materials, improving affordability had become a top priority. “We knew many of our students were struggling financially. So, we looked for ways that we […]
Adjusting to typical academic pressures can be challenging for most students; college is not without many high-stress moments that can affect students’ motivation, self-esteem, and academic performance. To create the most supportive and effective learning environments, it is crucial that institutions understand motivation states and their impact on learning. Watch this recent webinar with academic […]
Academic researchers from the nonprofit WGU Academy shared insights into how institutions can better support underserved students at the 2021 ASU+GSV Summit. Their new research found that it is critical for colleges and universities to help these learners develop a sense of belonging at their institution, while also integrating social-emotional learning resources such as coaching […]
Promise programs are providing financial support and expanding access to higher education to underserved and minority populations, but many of these learners are unprepared for the challenges of college. When preparedness programs are offered, they are often scattershot and underdeveloped. Watch this recent webinar for an insightful discussion with leaders in academic and career readiness […]
Presented with a once-in-a-generation opportunity thanks to an unprecedented level of federal pandemic relief funds, some innovative higher ed leaders are finding ways to use COVID-19 stimulus funding to invest in solutions to a problem that existed long before the pandemic—affordability. Watch this recent webinar for a panel discussion hosted by author and higher ed […]
The impacts of the pandemic on higher education continue to be experienced and studied. How do students, faculty and higher ed leaders grade their education experiences over the past year? How well have courses met educational needs, and how engaged were faculty and students? How do students and faculty feel about the post-pandemic future? To […]
Making campus dining more convenient can not only attract prospective students, but it can also support the health and wellbeing of students. Mobile ordering meets the demands and expectations of busy, on-the-go students while providing invaluable data, insights and management capabilities to campus vendors and staff. In this brief case study, learn how the University […]
