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The 20% Experiment
Georgia State will test idea that assuring a set percentage of slots on the syllabus for female philosophers will attract more female students to the discipline.
The Case for Asian-Serving Colleges
New federal designation for institutions that serve Asian-American and Pacific Islander students could significantly aid low-income students in those groups, a study finds --- but funding for those colleges lags.
Who Will Lead Community Colleges?
With a wave of retirements looming, community college leadership pipeline needs urgent repairs, report finds.
Is Summer Selling?
To try to increase enrollment during the summer -- to boost graduation rates and revenue -- some colleges are discounting tuition and offering other perks. In most cases, the strategy has shown little payoff.
Making the Case for Liberal Arts
Amid talk of outcomes-based education, a new report from the Commission on the Humanities and Social Sciences stresses the disciplines' role in long-term career success and international competitiveness.
Credit Creep
Community colleges often require more than 60 credits for associate degrees, which could be a barrier to graduation for some students.
Single Stop Before Graduation
For many needy college students, finishing degrees starts with applying for food stamps or filling out a federal tax form.
Remediation If You Want It
New Florida law lets high school graduates decide for themselves -- no testing needed -- whether they are ready for college-level work.