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Innovative Teacher-Prep Programs Aim to Fix K-12 Shortages

Enrollment in teacher-preparation programs is still about 45 percent lower than in 2010, but there are signs it’s rebounding. Some experts credit a spate of efforts to make getting a teaching degree more affordable.

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College Network to Nurture Rural Students Set to Expand

Last summer 16 institutions formed the STARS network to open their doors to more rural and small-town students. Now, thanks to a generous donation, it’s doubling in size.

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Listen: How Digital Applications Help Students’ Mental Health, and What We Don’t Know

In the latest Voices of Student Success episode, hear about the rise of mental health applications for college students and the need for research and outcomes data for better decision-making for leaders.

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Academic Success Tip: Helping Students Engage in Critical Thinking, Media Literacy

Students can be afraid to share how they’re feeling in the classroom. Three higher education experts shared their best practices for skill development and creating a supportive classroom in a recent ACUE webinar.

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Undergraduate Research Experience Increases Retention, Engagement at WVU

An apprenticeship initiative at West Virginia University has shown success at retaining learners of all backgrounds.

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Information Deficits Undermine College Access

Financial issues aren’t the only barrier to access, Siva Kumari writes.

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Campus Engagement Tip: Create a Commuter Orientation

Colleges and universities target off-campus students with additional resources and socialization opportunities during the orientation process.

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Student Wellness Tip: Offer Free Menstrual Products

Colleges are expanding access to hygiene products to improve basic needs support and promote student wellness.