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.
Putting Skin in the Game: Chevron and the Engineering Academies
Glenn Weckerlin | Director of University Partnerships and Association Relations, ChevronBroadening access to promising postsecondary programs that lead to high-paying careers is a priority for colleges and universities across the country. One group that’s often missing from these efforts, however,…
Driving Access from the Top: How Systems Can Expand Entry Points to Higher Education
Michelle Solér | Director of Competency-Based Education and Assessment, University of North Carolina-General Admission“What if all North Carolinians reached their full potential? What would that mean for our state and what would it take to get us there?" —UNC President Margaret Spellings, October…
Bandaid Solutions Cannot Be the Long-Term Fix: Addressing Public Higher Ed’s Budgetary Challenges
Howard Bunsis | CBC Ex Officio Chair, AAUPPublic colleges and universities today are operating in challenging times. State appropriations are declining but students expect more and more from their institutions. This makes for tough budgetary positions and,…
Providing an "Open" Pathway for Non-Traditional Learners
Devon Ritter | Director of Education, Saylor AcademyMost followers of higher education should be well aware of the fact that the demographics of college students have been changing. While we often still find ourselves referring to adult…
The Broad, Significant and Shared Benefits of Committing to Transfer
Shirley Adams | Provost, Charter Oak State CollegeIn the United States, the ecosystem can be challenging for students to navigate. Filled with two-year and four-year institutions that vary in price, focus, modality and more, finding the right…
Pathways to a Baccalaureate: How Elite Institutions Can Stand Out to Two-Year Students
Sidonia Dalby | Associate Director of Admission, Smith CollegeThe National Center of Educational Statistics reports that just under half of the 20 million students enrolled in higher education in the US are studying at community colleges. While most…
Access Culture: Student-Centricity and Supporting Underserved Populations
Dana Dunn | Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor, UNC GreensboroIncreasing numbers of institutions are searching for ways to serve broader demographics. After all, the target date for 60-percent attainment is looming larger and, given the importance of a postsecondary…