Accessibility
The demographic of students aiming to enroll in colleges and universities is more diverse than ever, but many institutions are still structured to only meet the needs of traditional 18- to 22-year-olds. As the college-going population evolves, so must institutions.
The Growing Discussion in Higher Education of Transfer and Curricular Control
Alexandra Logue | Research Professor in the Center for Advanced Study in Education, CUNYThe following is excerpted from Pathways to Reform: Credits and Conflict at the City University of New York by Alexandra W. Logue (2017) and is reprinted by permission of Princeton…
Surpassing “Feeders and Fillers” Model to Drive Long-Term Engagement with Transfer Students
Tara Vasold Fischer | Associate Dean of Academic Advising & College Dean and Coordinator of the Community College Partnership Initiative, Dickinson CollegeWhile many schools depend upon community colleges as “fillers and feeders,” they do not take a strategic approach to develop space for transfer students as a critical segment of their…
Moving Away from Non-Credit Developmental Education to Support Student Retention and Success
James Minor | Senior Strategist for Academic Success and Inclusive Excellence, California State UniversityIn a sweeping move to improve how students receive academic support in their first year of college, the California State University (CSU) system recently eliminated remedial—or developmental education—perquisites in favor…
“Thinking At The Mission:” Meeting Students’ Needs Through Integrated Extended Learning Programs
Andrea Keener | Associate Vice Provost of Extended Learning and Dean of the School of Professional and Career Education, Barry UniversityIf the majority of all undergraduate students nowadays can be classified as non-traditional, it may be time for a name change. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, over…
The Power of Continuing Education
David Schejbal | Dean of Continuing Education, Outreach and E-Learning, University of Wisconsin-ExtensionThe data are clear: The average American changes jobs every 4.4 years. (Bureau of Labor Statistics); Within the next few years, 65 percent of all jobs will require at least…
Imperatives to Enhance Transferability and Access from Community Colleges to Universities
Vistasp Karbhari | President, The University of Texas at Arlington“There are still many things to work on—the start, the transition, the finish. I am not just going to sit around and wait” ~Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce In that quote, Shelly-Ann…
Solving Transfer Headaches with a Common Application
Jenny Rickard | President and CEO, The Common ApplicationAs it stands now, the transfer process from two-year to four-year institutions is often overwhelming and stands as a barrier to access for bachelor’s degree programs. While many institutions have…