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There’s a Better Way to Apply for Student Aid
The new FAFSA’s troubled rollout raises questions about both the form and process, Jim Blew and Art Hauptman write.
Positive Partnership: Connecting Local Employers and Institutions to Stop the Brain Drain
The Baton Rouge Area Chamber serves as a bridge between local colleges and small businesses to promote economic flourishing in the area and connect students to careers.
Survey: Peer Support, Connection Are Critical to Student Wellness
A new report identifies the factors that contribute to college student thriving, including personal connection and health behaviors, and how residential communities can help.
Data-Based Decisions Tips: Using FAFSA Data to Reach At-Need Students
A 2022 Dear Colleague letter from the Education Department encouraged colleges and universities to use FAFSA data to reach out to students about their eligibility for federal benefits, but few did. A new report identifies strategies for direct outreach to better support financially insecure students.
A Rise in Hyperspecialized Catholic Colleges and Trade Schools
A handful of new Catholic institutions and trade schools are emerging and experimenting with new models as many of their established peers suffer enrollment woes.
Academic Success Tip: Use Improv to Teach Communication Skills
A faculty member at Paul Smith’s College incorporates improvisation exercises into his business courses to teach empathetic listening, collaborative discussion and flexibility.
Positive Partnership: Fostering Former Foster Youths’ Potential
Alamo Colleges, as part of a larger county partnership, play a role in helping former foster youth enroll and succeed in college through basic needs and academic supports.
New Data Signal Flawed Transfer Process
Many community college students intend to transfer to four-year institutions and earn bachelor’s degrees. Few of them make it, according to new reports.