Academic Life

While college-in-prison programs are poised to expand, some educators and advocates worry prospective students in jails are getting left behind.

Online course instructors can improve students’ confidence and skills in posting on discussion boards by teaching them key skills in short training sessions.

The Dougherty Family College at the University of St. Thomas, approaching its seventh year, provides low-income and underrepresented students with access and holistic support to earn a two-year degree.

As the inaugural assistant vice president of strategy, planning and success, Branson uses his institutional effectiveness background to promote access for all learners.

Academic intervention from residence hall staff at Texas Christian University places relationships at the forefront, creating an innovative advising system for first- and second-year students.

The Gardner Institute’s Courses and Curricula in Urban Ecosystems initiative works alongside institutions to improve success in general education courses.

The biggest takeaways from our Student Voice survey on academic life have implications for teaching practices, deadline flexibility, grading, advising and more.

Looking to incorporate more varied perspectives and voices into your course materials? Experts across fields offer tips for doing so.