Admissions

At NACAC meeting, attendees consider how largely white makeup of their profession affects students.

Jim Jump writes that parents shouldn’t be finishing any part of their children’s applications.

Matthew Poslusny writes that provosts should have responsibility for both recruiting and retaining students.

Racism hurts students throughout the college admissions process, leading scholar tells meeting of admissions counselors.

James S. Murphy explores the question in light of a recent study on the topic.

Three reports highlight different ways that changing colleges is difficult. Bottom line (in one expert’s words): transferring students are “abused.”

Is there a better way to use data to increase completion rates and student success at community colleges?

More than a quarter of Americans hold a nondegree credential, with 21 percent completing a work experience program, according to new federal data. And many of these credential holders have well-paying jobs.