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‘Holding it Together’
Sociologist Jessica Calarco talks about her new book on America’s lack of a real social safety net and the implications for student success.
New on the Job: Q&A With Viraj Patel, Director of Asian American Student Academic Program
The inaugural director shared about her work at the University of Illinois at Chicago, the role of the model minority myth in Asian American student success and her future goals.
10 Reasons You May Not Reach Retention Goals
Thomas J. Thomas identifies common pitfalls in retention efforts.
‘Raising Up’ Student Parents
Filmmaker Jaye Fenderson discusses her new docuseries, which offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of student parents and the supports they need to thrive in college.
What Supports Latino Student Success?
Degree completion rates among Hispanic and Latino students have stagnated. In response, college leaders are investing in specific interventions for Latino learners.
Study: Housing Assistance Boosted Graduation for Homeless Learners
New analysis from Education Northwest finds housing support for homeless community college students in Washington state helped with completion rates among participants.
Students’ Perception of Education Quality Tied to Feelings of Belonging
A new report from Gallup and the Lumina Foundation found a correlation between how students judge their academic program and their relationships to their institution and its members.
Colorado Bill Seen as Model for Improving Credit Transfer
The measure, passed on a bipartisan basis, would guarantee that more courses count toward students’ majors and require transparency on colleges’ transfer activity.