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New Survey, Same Engagement
Revamped version of annual survey, NSSE, examines students' use of effective learning practices, academic advising and technology in the classroom.
The Future Grad Students
New data from ETS illustrate gaps by race and nationality in GRE scores, and differences between graduate population of Americans and non-Americans.
Drinking and (Critical) Thinking
Students who binge drink during college have significantly worse critical thinking skills than non-bingers upon graduation -- but only if they started college with comparatively low skills, study says.
Educating the Whole Athlete
Georgetown's new athlete development and leadership program bridges sports, academics and student services for a comprehensive approach to leadership education.
Athletes' Lawsuit Clears Hurdle
Judge grants class action status for former and current players in challenging NCAA amateurism policies -- but rejects broadening of pool of athletes eligible for potential damages. Outcome appears to increase odds of a settlement.
Opinion
Wrong Answer on Remediation
States that shut down developmental education without trying some emerging alternatives will hurt the low-income students they are claiming to help, write William Tierney and Julia Duncheon.
Coaches Make More Than You
Major college football coach salaries rose 10 percent in 2013, topping out at more than $5.5 million.
Building Students' 'Cultural Capital'
Academic and student affairs officers discuss their responsibilities to help first-generation students overcome deficits in exposure to arts and culture -- and the pros and cons of requirements.