The Urban Institute released a study examining the gap in homeownership rates between Black and White communities in the United States.
Author: Laurie Arnston
New Report: Coronavirus and Student Mobility to and From China
The Institute of International Education (IIE) has published findings from a recent survey of institutions on the impact of the rapidly spreading novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on student mobility to and from China.
Can Internationalization Survive Coronavirus? You Need to See My Data.
Coronavirus has been a blow to study abroad and foreign exchange. But as Robin Helms explains, the most powerful lever for international education is not moving people back and forth. It’s what’s happening on our own campuses.
Access and Equity Gaps in Educational and Job Training for Incarcerated Adults
A recent study by New America reveals considerable equity gaps in access to postsecondary education and job training programs for incarcerated adults.
Effect of Age on Salary Among Tenure-Track Faculty
A report released by the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR) on tenure-track faculty studied several factors, including: distribution across age and rank, variation of age across disciplines, relationship between faculty age and salary, and representation of women and people of color by age and rank.
The Impact of Major on Earnings for Associate Degree Holders
A recent report by the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce analyzes student participation and labor-market outcomes for associate degree and certificate recipients.
Strategies for Attracting International Students
Recent demographic, economic, and political changes, especially in the U.S. relationship with China, has raised the need for educators to rethink strategies for attracting international students.
Rethinking Community College Workforce Education: Eliminating the Dead End
When it comes to transfer, mobility, and equity, do traditional community college pathways hinder a student’s prospects? Mark M. D’Amico looks at what we can do to get around the hurdles.
Entrepreneurial Mindset as a Marketable Skill
Austin Community College wants its students to develop an entrepreneurial mindset as a marketable skill, regardless of their program of choice. ACC Provost Charles M. Cook discusses how the college makes that happen in a new post from the Association of Chief Academic Officers.
Comprehensive Support Programs Boost Community College Completion Rates
MDRC’s recent study suggests that comprehensive support programs boosted community college completion rates in Ohio.
Using Data to Address College Affordability
With increasing attention on college affordability, a new report from SHEEO highlights important trends and developments in how states collect and report on postsecondary financial aid data.
Let’s Talk About Race: An Interview With Damian Fernandez
The Let’s Talk About Race interview series captures the voices of prominent higher education scholars and leaders as they share their perspectives and experiences on race and ethnicity in higher education. Read the latest conversation with Damian Fernandez, the Albert and Suzanne Lord Chancellor of Penn State Abington.