Retention
Retention and completion are higher priorities for government leaders, students and critics than ever before. This shift is positive for institutions. Although retention is a challenge, students now continue enrolling in higher education over the course of their careers, and a positive experience goes a long way.
Taking Initiative To Bring Back Adults
Buffy Tanner | Director of Innovation and Special Projects, Shasta College Matt Bergman, Tracy RobinsonAs the traditional student population decreases, there’s a greater need to serve adults who don’t have a degree but have some college experience. This demographic covers over 26.5 million Americans,…
The Key to Guided Pathways: You Need to Get Started
Ricky Tompkins | Vice President of Learning and Chief Academic Officer, NorthWest Arkansas Community College Tom ShaverHigher education’s promise is being undercut by low completion rates—especially among less-advantaged Americans who could most benefit from a degree. At the same time, students who are able to earn…
Sense of Belonging for International Students: How Can We Foster It and Why Do We Need To?
Vandana Pawa | Program Coordinator at the Center for Community Action and Research, Pace UniversityOver the last decade, college enrollment levels within the United States as a whole have been fairly stagnant. Despite this, enrollment of international students (classified as any students studying in…
Can a Machine Imitate an Academic Adviser? The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Higher Education
Jennifer Varney | Senior Associate Dean of the COCE, Southern New Hampshire University Christina DumengThe Fourth Industrial Revolution has impacted many areas of our everyday lives. Artificial intelligence (AI) is thriving across many industries, increasing efficiency and boosting productivity. Machine learning and other aspects of…
I Don’t Care What You Know Until I Know You Care: Why Caring Campuses Retain More Students
Brad Phillips | President and CEO, Institute for Evidence- Based ChangeIf students don’t feel connected to the college they attend, they are far less likely to return next term, regardless of the academic interventions and support services the college has…
How to Leverage Fresh Starts to Support Enrollment and Persistence Growth
Ross O'hara | Behavioral Researcher, Persistence PlusMany students withdraw when they find themselves facing insurmountable debts, both financial and academic. Offering a fresh start could motivate them to finish their degree. Every spring, I feel extra…
Disrupting Remediation: How We’ve Bucked the Status Quo to Improve Students Success
Trenda Boyum-Breen | Associate Teaching Professor in the College of Professional Studies, Northeastern University Brooks DohertyThe problems inherent in high-stakes standardized testing are well documented: Race, class and first-language bias in test questions, inflexibility regarding students’ learning styles, and significant advantages given to students who…