Student Success
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SUNY automatically admits 125K graduating high school students to local community colleges
The system will send letters informing students in the coming days, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced.
By Natalie Schwartz • June 2, 2023 -
Opinion
Think twice about outsourcing campus mental health services
The president of the Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors urges institutions not to save money by cutting counseling staff.
By Marcus Hotaling • May 30, 2023 -
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sdominick/iStock via Getty ImagesTrendlineThe Higher Ed Dive Outlook for 2023
The federal financial aid system’s future, core admissions practices and the higher ed sector’s financial outlook will be shaped by developments that are likely to unfold this year.
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Inside the effort to improve transfers between community colleges and top-ranked schools
Relatively few two-year college students go on to selective institutions, but some higher ed leaders are creating new pathways to change that.
By Lilah Burke • May 30, 2023 -
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President Speaks: Despite shrinking numbers, women’s colleges are more important than ever
Elizabeth Meade, leader of Cedar Crest College, argues that institutions like hers are needed to provide inclusive environments and drive social mobility.
By Elizabeth Meade • May 22, 2023 -
2023 college grads lower their expectations as they face a cooling job market
Concerns about job security were a recurring theme in Monster’s 2023 “State of the Graduate” report.
By Caroline Colvin • May 17, 2023 -
U.S. News scales back reputation, selectivity metrics in law, medical school rankings
The methodology changes follow an exodus of institutions from those rankings that began last year.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • May 11, 2023 -
Sponsored by HelioCampus
What’s measured gets managed: Aligning smart data practices to fuel institutional effectiveness
Unified access to actionable data should be the glue that informs institutional priorities AND helps you actively measure and calibrate progress in real-time.
May 8, 2023 -
Higher ed can help more young adults get good jobs by age 30, report finds
Georgetown University researchers outline educational and professional milestones that could substantially improve workforce outcomes.
By Laura Spitalniak • May 3, 2023 -
Campus mental health platform Uwill lands $30 million in funding
The startup, which launched in 2020, counts more than 150 colleges as clients and plans to use the investment to expand to more.
By Natalie Schwartz • May 2, 2023 -
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‘Stigma is still killing students’: Inside a student-driven program to prevent HIV at HBCUs
The Human Rights Campaign is wrapping up the first year of its HIV and PrEP education program designed specifically for Black students.
By Laura Spitalniak • May 2, 2023 -
College closures hurt students’ odds of returning to higher ed, earning a credential
Officials should minimize transfer interruptions for students at shuttered institutions and offer additional supports, SHEEO reports.
By Laura Spitalniak • April 28, 2023 -
Directly engage men student-athletes in sexual assault prevention efforts, advocates say
It’s On Us found that surveyed athletes want to help but feel ill-prepared by their college's current training programs.
By Laura Spitalniak • April 27, 2023 -
Class of 2023 says they’re eyeing mental health benefits during the job search
College grads whose undergraduate experience was completely shaped by COVID-19 are cautiously optimistic about their workforce readiness.
By Kate Tornone • April 27, 2023 -
Opinion
Try these strategies to improve the student experience on campus
Drawing on past efforts, American University's former provost suggests ways to walk in students' shoes and rebuild processes around their needs.
By Scott Bass • April 24, 2023 -
Use open educational resources to hit DEI goals, AAC&U says
A new report shows how easy-access materials can decrease costs for students and boost representation in academic work.
By Laura Spitalniak • April 20, 2023 -
Wealthier students, those at private schools list more extracurriculars on college applications
White and Asian students also reported more activities and leadership roles in their college apps, but students largely held leadership positions at equal rates.
By Laura Spitalniak • April 19, 2023 -
Harvard, MIT partner on new educational nonprofit funded from edX sale
The Axim Collaborative aims to improve outcomes among disadvantaged students.
By Laura Spitalniak • April 19, 2023 -
Council for School Safety Leadership launches to help schools, colleges recover from tragedy
The new group will provide crisis management training and response services at public and private K-12 school systems and higher ed institutions.
By Kara Arundel • April 18, 2023 -
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Study: Summer 2023 internship outlook wavers
Year over year, fewer companies reported plans to expand intern hiring programs.
By Caroline Colvin • April 14, 2023 -
How colleges can start up a senior living community successfully
This model can benefit students and retirees while generating revenue for institutions — but only if done correctly.
By Lilah Burke • April 10, 2023 -
Turnitin unveils AI writing detection tool
Six in 10 college students surveyed said they expect AI tools like ChatGPT to become “the new normal,” a new survey found.
By Anna Merod • April 3, 2023 -
Ed Department directs colleges to get eligible students on SNAP before expansion expires
Simplified rules for gaining food benefits will rescind shortly after the declared end of the COVID-19 public health emergency on May 11.
By Laura Spitalniak • March 30, 2023 -
Sponsored by HelioCampus
Transforming institutional effectiveness to drive student success and future proof your campus
Understand how operations, academics, strategy and mission combine to meet stakeholder expectations and institutional goals.
March 27, 2023 -
Q&A
How colleges can reduce credit friction for transfer students
A systemwide database developed by Ithaka S+R and CUNY provides a model for clear, easy communication with a vital demographic.
By Laura Spitalniak • March 24, 2023 -
To stem Black student attrition, higher ed needs to make decisions with these learners in mind
The new Community for Black Learner Excellence issued a framework for boosting the number of Black students enrolling in and graduating from college.
By Laura Spitalniak • March 22, 2023