Despite the media narrative of division and unrest, many colleges across the country are focused on building thriving communities where everyone belongs. Devorah Lieberman explores how presidents can create that environment by providing access to essential needs and empowering students to succeed.
Year: 2024
How Alternative Credentials are Shaping Modern Education
In a new report, UPCEA explores the dynamic field of alternative credentials and the increasing adoption of these credentials by higher education institutions, including offerings like non-credit and professional certificates, badges, bootcamps, and MOOCs.
Report Finds Most Colleges Did Not Consider Race Before 2023 Supreme Court Decision
One of the primary concerns after the Supreme Court’s 2023 decision on the consideration of race in higher education is that the number of students from historically excluded backgrounds will decline. However, a recent report from the Brookings Institute argues that the biggest changes in racial and ethnic demographics will occur at selective schools that previously considered race in admissions.
Addressing Funding Disparities to Advance Equity in Community Colleges
A new report from the Urban Institute investigates an under-studied dimension of community college finance—variation in funding levels across states and across institutions within states—addressing implications for advancing equity.