Empowering underrepresented sectors in higher ed doesn't stop with recruiting a diverse student population. Yet, in many cases, institutions are not creating a more inclusive atmosphere for top female and minority administrators by paying them as much as their white, male peers. In fact, just 11 of 2,279 institutions responding to a recent survey from […]
More first-year students, having never shared a room at home, expect a greater degree of privacy—for academic and emotional reasons—than did freshmen of even the recent past.
Focus of institution Students with learning disabilities, ADHD and other emotional challenges who prefer living alone because of anxiety, Tourette's Syndrome and other conditions Enrollment Link to main story: College roommate not wanted 351 students in 2017-18 70%—Enrollment growth since 2013 60%—Approximate portion of students, including freshmen, requesting singles Current residence halls 3 (with 72 […]
The closure of Amazon's virtual bookseller at UMass Amherst underscores once again the need for campus stores to diversify services. It also highlights ongoing efforts by administrators to reduce the cost of course materials through online textbooks, open educational resources and other initiatives. "I don't think anybody assumes Amazon isn't a pretty sharp outfit," says Bob Walton, […]
What are key considerations for administrators when deciding whether to provide more single dorm rooms on campus?" "Most freshman are in a fragile state during their first year and placing them in a single room can increase the feeling of isolation, leading to lower retention rates. They often need a ready-made roommate/buddy that can help […]
If there's one thing clear from Blurred Lines: Rethinking Sex, Power and Consent on Campus (2017 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt), it is that what you think you know about sex on campus is probably wrong. Vanessa Grigoriadis embedded herself in the campus environment, speaking candidly with students and administrators to find that the definition of sexual […]
Ask higher education insiders about the traditional pathway to the Presidency and they will tell you it goes through academics – typically stepping up from the role of Chief Academic Officer. Times have changed and new roads to the Presidency are emerging. According to the American Council of Education's American College President Study 2017, […]
American College Health Association's annual survey on student health shows that from 2010 to 2015 there was a rapid growth in illnesses that can lead to students completing a medical withdrawal. The decision to withdraw is not an easy one, as only a small fraction of schools provide 100 percent refunds for medical withdrawals. Roger […]
The development of today's students into tomorrow's successful alumni ambassadors is an aspiration shared by institutions and students. To realize it, student borrowers must be empowered with the practical skills and knowledge that drive retention, completion and successful loan repayment. This webcast outlined how an integrated, student-centric approach to default prevention can help you more […]
Gone are the precooked burgers and warmed-over chicken patties that once dotted the college dining hall landscape. "Today it's all about freshness, healthy food cooked to order, and customization," says Mike Purcell, president of CulinArt Group, which recently took over the dining options at a large public university in the northeast. "Students want to know […]
