A recent report released by ACT, “Supporting the Mental Health Well-Being of High School Students,” sheds light on incoming students’ expectations for support and services at their post-secondary institution.
Author: Laurie Arnston
Trends in Student (Loan) Persistence
The Urban Institute has published a new report on the lingering student loan debt held by borrowers.
Understanding Why Students Leave College
A recent report by Strada Education Network examines why people leave college and how to encourage these former students to re-enroll.
Let’s Talk About Race: An Interview With Kevin McDonald
The Let’s Talk About Race interview series captures the voices of prominent higher education scholars and leaders as they share their perspectives and experiences on race and ethnicity in higher education. Read the latest conversation with Kevin McDonald, vice president for diversity, equity, and inclusion at the University of Virginia.
How Much Does College Really Cost?
How to Handle Free Speech Issues on Campus
Celebrating the Mavericks: Innovation and Higher Education
While higher education in the 21st century faces a number of challenges, there are a number of innovators changing the sector in a classic American way. Andrew Shean, chief academic officer at National University System Online, looks at five that are leading the way.
Faces of Dreamers: Carlos Aguilar, Harvard Graduate School of Education
Despite attending Harvard’s Graduate School of Education, 28-year-old Carlos Aguilar does not want to be your token Dreamer.
New Report: Six in Ten Students Complete College Within Six Years of Enrolling
The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center recently released its annual report on college completion, which documents undergraduate students’ diverse postsecondary pathways and examines disparities in completion outcomes.
African American Borrowers Face Student Loan Crisis
Using recently released data from the U.S. Department of Education, a new brief from the Center for American Progress highlights the student loan crisis facing African American borrowers.
Challenges Faced by Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Students in Higher Education
A report published by Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) Scholars documents enrollment trends and educational attainment outcomes among Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) students in higher education.
Don’t Call it a Scandal
As provost, what is your role during during times of crisis on campus? Gail F. Baker, provost at the University of San Diego, considers this question in the latest post from the Association of Chief Academic Officers.