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Assessing Nondegree Credential Quality
A new report recommends ways states can better ensure the quality of programs as they proliferate across the country.
A Challenge to Close the Gender Gap in Economics
An experiment to encourage more women undergraduates to study economics produced mixed results but raised awareness of gender disparities in the field.
Academic Alerts Are a Mixed Bag For Students
Lots of institutions have systems for informing students of their performance in class. New research indicates the positive effects of these “nudges” dwindle over the course of a semester.
Scaling the ‘Secret Sauce’ for Completion Rates
New efforts are underway to expand ASAP, the City University of New York's academic support program, amid evidence that it works but is costly.
New Hope After Enrollment Declines at Massachusetts Community Colleges
The state’s community colleges have had steep, decades-long enrollment drops. Their leaders believe a proposed free college program for adult learners can help turn trends around.
Tennessee College-Going Rate on the Rise
Student Spending on Course Materials Falls to Decade Low
Supporting Online Student Engagement With Course Design
Institutions developing programs for online learners should consider student opinions about course material and delivery to promote student success, according to a new report from McKinsey & Company.