Most people have heard of the GED, but many might not know that it was created by ACE in 1942, after the United States Armed Forces Institute approached ACE with a request to develop tests to measure high school-level academic skills.
Author: Laurie Arnston
Understanding Latinx College Student Diversity and Why It Matters
As Latinx postsecondary enrollments increase, understanding this population of students could cultivate more inclusive campus climates that enhance student success.
Norwegian Centre for International Cooperation in Education Releases Review of North American Partnership Program
In December 2017, the Norwegian Centre for International Cooperation in Education (SIU) released a new report evaluating 12 Norwegian-North American (United States and Canada) higher education partnerships developed with the support of SIU’s Partnership Programs in Higher Education with North America (PPNA) program between 2012 and 2016.
New From AASCU: Top 10 Higher Education State Policy Issues for 2018
The Government Relations and Policy Analysis Division at the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) recently published an issue paper on the higher education issues that will be hot discussions among policymakers in 2018.
CSU Innovations In Developmental Education Will Support Those Who Need It Most
California State University is preparing to implement a host of policy changes that will improve student achievement and lead to more Californians earning a high-quality degree in less time—including a revamp of the support structure for underprepared students in need of skill development.
New From NBER: Increasing Community College Completion Rates Among Low-Income Students
A recent report published by the National Bureau of Economic Research details the early results of a randomized controlled trial on the effectiveness of a comprehensive case management intervention designed to aid low-income community college students.
Stop Counting and Start Courting: The Role of a Chief Diversity Officer
Nicole Roach, chief diversity officer at Webster University, writes that you can spend as much money as you want to recruit a more diverse student body and faculty. But if your institution does not practice inclusion at all levels, they will eventually leave for an institution that does.
Live Like a Student: UNI’s Financial Literacy Strategy Reduces Student Debt
The University of Northern Iowa has decreased student debt upon graduation by an average of $3,300 per borrower since 2010. President Mark Nook discusses the cornerstone of that success—Live Like a Student, the university’s counseling and financial literacy program.
Mapping Snapshot: Focusing on International Collaboration and Partnerships
Mapping Internationalization on U.S. Campuses: 2017 Edition indicates that global engagement, in terms of international collaboration and partnerships, has attracted the attention of many U.S. institutions.
Ready for Jobs, Careers, and a Lifetime: Public Research Universities and Credentials that Count.
A recent report released by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities provides research about the needs facing students and communities, and how these needs present both challenges and opportunities for institutional leaders.
Pan-Asian Student Classifications in Higher Education: What the Data Do and Don’t Tell Us
In supporting an inclusive campus environment at colleges and universities, Asian Americans are an often-overlooked part of the equation. But as demographics shift, institutional policies and practices need to address the complexity of populations that fall under pan-ethnic categorizations such as Asian American.
Big Data on Campus
As drivers of social mobility, economic growth, and community development, U.S. colleges and universities have long been regarded as among the best in the world. However, some stakeholders have begun to question whether that will remain true in the future. Can the better use of data help?