This is the second in a trilogy of commentaries on rising Early College Stars. Our focus this month highlights successful Early College best practice case studies that optimize Early College aspiration, preparedness, and achievement. School Superintendents tell us that Early College preparedness promotes high school academic success and self-confidence. Not surprisingly, the intellectual curiosity and […]
Architects strive to maintain the historical integrity of structures when repurposing buildings—while ensuring they provide comfort and the modern conveniences students need. Called "adaptive reuse," renovating older facilities for different functions often includes reimagining spaces and maximizing natural light. But most higher ed institutions repurpose buildings because they have no other choice, says Alan Gribble, […]
A research project into how student athletes recover from concussions has turned into a strategic tool to help students as they transition to college life. Researchers at Lebanon Valley College in Pennsylvania, where nearly 40 percent of students are also Division III athletes, wanted to determine not only how an injury would affect performance on […]
Student philanthropy programs have become common in higher ed, but few colleges dedicate a physical space for these initiatives. The University of Kentucky, however, recently opened an office for student philanthropy within its newly constructed student center. "Space is a hot commodity and hard to come by," says Katie Sanders, assistant director of annual giving. […]
A large majority of student government presidents say they have a role in campus decision-making, though just more than half feel "very influential," according to the first annual "Student Voice Index" report by the National Campus Leadership Council. The study, which examined about 200 institutions, lays out the conditions that must exist to give student […]
"Having a physical space for student philanthropy is a clear indication that it matters to the institution," says Robert Moore, vice president of marketing and communications of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. LINK TO MAIN ARTICLE: Growing college student philanthropists Such spaces give a university "the ability to develop programs and provide intellectual […]
The "Student Voice Index" report by the National Campus Leadership Council outlines how student leaders rate their roles in decision-making. LINK TO MAIN ARTICLE: Amplifying the voices of college student government leaders
Computer use policies cover a range of regulatory demands while also protecting students, the college or university, and all generated data. In the face of security audits and digital vulnerabilities, today's policies must be driven by risk management principles—yet remain flexible enough for updates when tech teams identify new threats. The language of these policies […]
Students are asked about what statements (of 10 total) apply to them, responding with "very much like me," "mostly like me," "somewhat like me," "not much like me," or "not like me at all." Scores reflect how passionate and persevering they perceive themselves to be. Setbacks don't discourage me. I don't give up easily. I am […]
Since 2000, the net price of college has increased while real family income has stagnated. As a result, most students and their families have fewer resources but face higher out-of-pocket costs to attend college, with some making difficult trade-offs between paying for college or meeting their basic needs. Recent estimates indicate that approximately half of […]
