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Study: Direct college placement boosts student success, lowers cost

Students who bypassed developmental courses were more likely to pass and earn more credits, according to the Center for Analysis of Postsecondary Readiness.

President’s corner: How a genuine student-first mentality propels Linda Livingstone

In the whirlwind of change occurring in college academics and athletics, the seven-year Baylor University president and NCAA board chair makes integrity a key focus to her numerous priorities.

Here are 3 ways AI can improve student engagement and retention

While AI's potential is broad and abuzz across campuses, it’s critical for institutions to think about what problems it can realistically and cost-effectively solve.

Students are staying enrolled at decade-high rate, new report reveals

The rate of fall of 2022 freshmen returning for another year represents a decade high, according to the latest report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. 

The 3 factors holding at-risk students back from graduating

Nearly a quarter of today's undergraduate students have seriously considered leaving school or were nearly dismissed, according to a new Sallie Mae study conducted by Ipsos.

The academic schedule is a barrier to student progress and outcomes

Academic schedules are a foundational degree progress strategy, yet too many administrators consider it a way to meet faculty—not student needs.

A race against time: 2 ways to push students toward higher retention, completion rates

A new report by Ad Astra suggests how higher education can alleviate potholes inhibiting students from completing their degrees faster—and thus—at a higher rate.

Here are 2 areas where your first-generation students need more attention

First-generation students are prone to fall behind in higher education and beyond, prompting colleges, universities and related organizations to recognize their struggles and alleviate them.

Boosting employee job satisfaction may be simpler than you think, report shows

Your institution can increase job satisfaction, create a better workplace environment and increase retention without simply having to dip into the bank, according to CUPA-HR's 2023 Higher Education Employee Retention Survey (ERS).

Stay in school! Rate of first-year students persisting rivals pre-pandemic

National Student Clearinghouse found first-year students have a 67.2% retention rate, besting pre-pandemic averages. NSCRC defines retention as students who remain at a given institution for their second year instead of transferring, which counts toward persistence.