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Socioeconomic mobility as a criterion for sorting colleges

ACE is adding a 'social and economic mobility' classification to the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education to assess colleges based on equity and student success. [ more ]

Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

3 weeks ago

Faculty provide career advice, development to students

Faculty members are critical resources for students in career guidance and success, often serving as career advisors even beyond graduation. [ more ]

Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

4 weeks ago

UCF creates centralized academic success coaching model

Advising is essential for student success in college, with only around half of students currently receiving adequate advising on courses and degree progress. [ more ]

Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Podcast

Voices of Student Success podcast collegiate recovery program

Voices of Student Success highlights collegiate recovery programs like LIFT at Florida State University.

The Key podcast focuses on student retention, engagement, and graduation in higher education. [ more ]

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Op-Ed | Community colleges hold keys to the city's success | amNewYork

Community colleges are valuable for underserved groups in higher education.

CUNY's community colleges provide strong support services for student success. [ more ]

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Cornell Chronicle

2 weeks ago

Four faculty receive 2024 Carpenter Advising Awards | Cornell Chronicle

Four Cornell faculty members honored with advising awards for exemplary student guidance. [ more ]

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Is Meaningful Feedback The Missing Link To eLearning Success?

Feedback is crucial in online learning for both instructors and students.

Establishing common ground in feedback between instructors and students can lead to success in online learning. [ more ]

Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

GAO study finds faculty diversity doesn't match students

College faculty lack diversity mirroring student demographics.

Recommendations include diversifying search committees and improving campus climate. [ more ]

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New gen ed requirements for CSU freshmen

The California State University system is implementing new general education requirements for both transfer students and first-time freshmen to streamline the process.

The new requirements reduce the number of general education credits needed and include an additional lab class. [ more ]

Brooklyn Paper

Williamsburg Elementary celebrates student reading achievements * Brooklyn Paper

Students at Williamsburg Elementary have shown significant reading level growth since the beginning of school.

The Uncommon Schools network emphasizes collaboration between parents and educators for student success. [ more ]

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Letters: Remake education

Equitable education is vital for student success

Support for affordable college education is crucial

Advocacy for systemic changes in education system [ more ]

Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

3 days ago

Artificial intelligence

New ChatGPT eyed for better learning at universities

ChatGPT's new version GPT-4o aims to revolutionize personalized learning in education with its realistic voice, quicker responses, emotion simulation, language translation, video capabilities, and instructional understanding. [ more ]

Treehouse Blog

3 weeks ago

Web development

What's Happening at Treehouse? [Article] | Treehouse Blog

Treehouse focuses on community engagement and support for an enjoyable learning experience. [ more ]

Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Austin

UT Austin joins the return to standardized testing movement

UT Austin reinstates standardized testing requirement for fall 2025 admission

Standardized scores combined with high school GPA can help identify successful students [ more ]

Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Podcast

Voices of Student Success podcast, textbook affordability

Focus on student success in higher education

Use of OER e-textbooks to promote affordability [ more ]

Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Podcast

Voices of Student Success podcast adult learners higher ed

Voices of Student Success highlights adult learners' needs in higher education.

Practical ways institutions can support adult learners effectively. [ more ]

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Brown University Will Reinstate Standardized Tests for Admission

Brown University reinstates SAT/ACT requirements for admission

Concerns about unintended consequences of test-optional policies [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

3 months ago

A Top College Reinstates the SAT

Dartmouth College will reinstate the requirement for applicants to submit standardized test scores starting next year.

Test scores were found to be a better predictor of student success at Dartmouth compared to high school grades, essays, and recommendations. [ more ]

Entrepreneur

5 months ago