According to CNN, 13.4% of the U.S. population speaks Spanish at home. We've certainly noticed growing diversity here at Meredith College where 10% of the incoming class for fall 2018 identified as Hispanic. To better serve this growing demographic, Meredith has embarked on the translation of key portions of our website, say guest columnists Matthew Poslusny and Kristi Eaves-McLennan.
Latino college enrollment and completion efforts include raising awareness of Hispanic culture, analyzing student pathways, and using related evidence to support retention.
Students at minority-serving institutions experience greater upward mobility than do students at other colleges and universities, according to recent research.
Public awareness of “meatless meat” may be at an all-time high. And plant-based burgers and other protein alternatives are making a more frequent appearance on campus dining hall menus.
High school students are increasingly shifting their college searches to social media, which has also emerged as an effective method of reaching underrepresented students, a new study says.
Higher ed institutions are offering more flexible schedules to accommodate the needs of today's college students, who are often working adults. Options include late-start courses, mini-semesters, and block schedules that allow undergrads to enroll in just one course at a time.
