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Funding Student Success: Finding Resources for Community College Support Services
Research from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond finds that two-year colleges often lack sufficient funds to provide wraparound student supports.
Campus Engagement Tip: Reaching First-Gen Students
First-generation students are less likely to participate in on-campus activities compared to their continuing-generation peers. Intentional programming and support work can help close this gap.
Scaling Up: Providing Paid Research Opportunities for Students
A program at the University of Dayton provides undergraduate students interested in faculty-led research with a stipend to close equity gaps in participation. The initiative has grown over the past few years, requiring intentional communication and structure to support expansion.
Funding Student Success: Endowed Directorships in Student Supports
To promote sustainability in student supports, Stanford donors have endowed four directorships of community centers, creating additional funding for student services and co-curriculars.
Survey: College Students Consider Health and Wellness Services Average
A 2024 Student Voice survey by Inside Higher Ed found the greatest share of students give their college or university an average rating on the quality and variety of well-being resources.
College Is Worth It to Black, Latino and Indigenous Students
New research from the Pell Institute finds that, despite challenges and setbacks students of color face in pursuit of a college degree, BIPOC learners see value in higher education. The report offers 13 recommendations to improve success for these learners.
Research: Understanding the Lives of Working, Full-Time College Students
Researchers from Emmanuel College in Boston explore the lived experiences of students who work and attend college full-time and how colleges and universities can better support these learners.
Report: More Targeted Support for Former Foster Youth Needed
A new analysis from Trellis Strategies finds students with foster care experience are more likely than their peers to have basic needs insecurity and to be impacted by financial concerns.