In the wake of the Varsity Blues scandal, predatory online "educational startups" offering guidance on finding and winning competitive fellowships showcase a troubling flaw in the U.S. educational system, says guest columnist Kyle Mox, an associate dean at Barrett, the Honors College at Arizona State University.
Higher education and K-12 continue to collaborate in new ways to share resources and give graduating high school students a boost as they transition into college.
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.
At California State University, Chico, an ambitious Universal Design for Learning (UDL) initiative is improving engagement across campus. Also, an expert from Kurzweil Education discusses how to use UDL to overcome common barriers to student success. Sponsored content by Kurzweil Education.
Four ways to address the shortage of trades workers and other facilities employees on campus today (and tomorrow). Campus leaders can choose the best routes to take based on their institution's culture, location, needs and goals.
Childcare can cost more than tuition in many states, according to a new report that calls on the federal government to use existing programs to provide financial assistance and help student parents stay in college.
While nudging on a small scale appears to expand access to financial aid and higher ed enrollment, the practice may have less impact on a statewide or national level, according to a new study by the National Bureau of Economic Research.
First-generation students face internal and external pressures, structural barriers, and resource constraints that impact their ability to attend and succeed in higher education. This includes academic and social preparation, and familial, financial, and psychological pressures.
