The University of Wisconsin-Madison this month celebrated the grand opening of its Student Success Through Applied Research Lab, an initiative that brings research and practice together through projects that address specific needs on campus in collaboration with staff who work directly with students.
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National Student Clearinghouse Releases Eight-Year College Completion Data
New data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center reveal that 60.4 percent of students who first enrolled in two- and four-year colleges in fall 2010 graduated within eight years. That graduation rate is higher than the cohort’s six-year graduation rate.
From Third Way: The Cost of the College Dropout Rate
A recent article by Third Way discusses the potential economic and personal impact if the rate of postsecondary completion mirrored that of high school completion.
Report Examines Postsecondary Competency-based Education Across the Country
The American Institutes for Research and Eduventures have released findings from their 2018 survey on competency-based education (CBE), which looked at the scope of CBE programs and activities at more than 500 U.S. colleges and universities.
Faces of Dreamers: Yael Balbuena, Deya Garcia, and other Arizona Dreamers
Yael Balbuena and Deya Garcia are Dreamers advocating for better access to higher education in Arizona, where DACA recipients are ineligible for in-state tuition.
Non-Suicidal Self-Injury on College Campuses
Conversations about the mental health and well-being of college students often underestimate the prevalence and impact of non-suicidal self-injury in college settings. Four scholars from institutions in the United States, Canada, Belgium, and Australia look at the problem—and how institutions can respond.
NACUBO Releases 2018 Endowment Study
The National Association of College and University Budget Officers (NACUBO) and TIAA recently released the 2018 edition of their annual NACUBO-TIAA Study of Endowments
NACUA to Hold Workshop on Higher Education Discrimination Law
The National Association of College and University Attorneys will host a workshop April 3-5 in Seattle titled “The Ever-Evolving Field of Higher Education Discrimination Law: What You Need to Know Now.”
AASCU Releases Top 10 Higher Education State Policy Issues for 2019
AASCU has released its top 10 higher education state policy issues for 2019. The brief predicts a more optimistic state policy landscape in 2019 due to factors such as strong state revenue forecasts, but also notes higher education also may face intense competition for state resources and the prospect of an economic downturn.
KSU Center Provides Resources for Homeless, Food Insecure, and Foster Care Students
Kennesaw State University supports students dealing with issues like homelessness, food insecurity, and experience in the foster care system through their Campus Awareness, Resource & Empowerment Services Center.
Strada and Gallup Survey Examines College Experiences Connected to Confidence in Job Success
A recent survey of 32,000 undergraduate students conducted by Strada Education Network and Gallup looks at how college experiences affect students’ confidence in their preparedness for the job market.
Federal Reserve Issue Briefs Look at Impact of Student Borrowing on Home Ownership, Rural Students
The inaugural issue of the Federal Reserve’s new series of briefs, Consumer & Community in Context, features two articles on student loans.