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Make It Mandatory?
New study finds that community college students often don't take advantage of academic support that could help get them to graduation. The solution may be to make those offerings required.
Big Data's Arrival
An ambitious research project is proving the payoffs of predictive analytics in higher ed, and early findings overturn conventional wisdom about student success.
A Wall of Civility
Five interactive screens at the University of Florida aim to encourage students to debate contentious issues politely. The early returns are good.
Major Engagement
This year's National Survey of Student Engagement broke down learning by major, and while some students are working more than others, they're not necessarily more prepared.
Dropping F-Bombs
Two staffers at Oberlin, working off hours, created website promoting their alma mater. Every line features a word most colleges would never use in their marketing.
Stepping Up for Part-Timers
The Radical Caucus wants the MLA to do more to protect the labor rights of grad students and adjuncts.