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Civil Rights Groups Push Back Against Wave of Anti-DEI Bills
So far this year, at least five state legislatures have passed bills seeking to curtail diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education. This year’s batch may seep more into the classroom.
Success Program Launch: Student-Led Groups Create Shared-Interest Space on Campus
To help students connect with like-minded peers, the University of Alabama created Engagement Pods, which unite students regularly to do a shared hobby or activity.
Biden Administration Wants Accreditors to Set Benchmarks For Student Outcomes
Advocates have argued for years that accreditors aren’t doing enough to ensure that students get the education they're paying for.
Funding Models Don’t Drive Performance, Study Finds
Research shows that how states fund their public colleges doesn’t influence enrollment and completion as much as consistency and clarity do.
Ep. 106: Higher Ed News Roundup: Athlete Unions and the FAFSA Fiasco
A panel of news hounds discusses some of the biggest stories involving colleges.
Scaling Up: Shrinking the DFW Rate
Georgia State’s Accelerator Academy is inspiring 10 other institutions to help students pass key gateway courses they’ve previously failed or from which they’ve withdrawn. Initial success metrics suggest the solution is scalable, even beyond this group of universities.