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Academic Success Tip: Open Doors to Research in Students’ First Year
A long-running first-year undergraduate research initiative at the University of Missouri expands opportunities for students studying natural sciences to get engaged in hands-on learning earlier.
Academic Success Tip: Broaden Office Hours Across Disciplines
Rather than hosting office hours one-on-one in a faculty member’s office, Virginia Commonwealth University organizes gatherings for multiple faculty members in a common space, making the experience more welcoming to students.
Black Scientists With STEM Ph.D.s Face Deep Disparities
A new report finds they disproportionately carry large amounts of student loan debt, among other disparities faced by STEM doctoral grads of color.
Florida Looks to Remove Sociology From Gen. Ed.
Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. said he proposed the change to make room for civic literacy, but some sociology professors are doubtful.
Foreign Language Enrollment Sees Steepest Decline on Record
The MLA’s new census shows plummeting class head counts far outstripped the general student enrollment decrease. Korean continued its rise, while Western European languages further shrank.
Report: Strengthening Community College Student Transfer
Research from the California Community Colleges system identifies four experiences that increase likelihood of transfer among African American students from a two-year to four-year institution.
College Transfer Process Is ‘DIY’ for Many Students
A new report magnifies existing hurdles students face when attempting to transfer from a two-year college to a four-year institution.
Academic Success Tip: Fostering Collaborative Team Teaching
Students benefit from classes taught by multiple faculty members who can add a unique perspective on course materials. Here are four best practices for making co-teaching easier and more effective.