Academics

Data from Bay View Analytics found the price of textbooks and other class materials has negatively impacted many students’ ability to enroll in courses or resulted in a nonpassing grade.

With fall classes beginning about a week from now, the private institution must reach a deal soon with its student employees—or face further disruption.

Pacific Oaks College in California hired bilingual tutors to support Spanish-speaking students, encouraging them to seek help and promoting connection to the institution.

New research suggests that short skill-building activities can motivate self-regulated learning among learners taking courses remotely.

The American Association of University Professors announced Monday it had dropped its categorical opposition to the tactic. Critics say the organization has changed for the worse, but its new president isn’t backing down.

A study from Worcester Polytechnic Institute found students believe their instructors are more inclusive if they include specific features, such as their pronouns and materials from diverse scholars.

Academic challenges, financial constraints and family responsibilities were among the biggest reasons students said they left, according to a recent survey.

As pandemic-related learning issues become more prominent among incoming students, institutions of higher education can consider how structural barriers impact student success.