DEIA

Equitable access can improve course completion and student success

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Equitable access programs offer a comprehensive approach to looking at the entire cost-of attending needs of a student.
Course completion and student success percentages are significantly increased at higher education institutions that have introduced Equitable Access (EA) programs, especially two-year institutions. The establishment of an EA…
Recruitment & Enrollment

How success coaching can help minority student retention, graduation

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Institutions must do their part to keep students of color engaged and increase retention--success coaching is a necessary part of that.
White students have historically experienced higher graduation rates at American colleges and universities than minority students. The Hechinger Report found that graduation rates for White students stood 2.5…
Classroom Innovation

ChatGPT: The shakeup education was waiting for

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As technology evolves, industries must evolve alongside it, and education is no exception, even when it comes to ChatGPT.
Since its launch in November 2022, ChatGPT has dominated conversations in the media landscape and within the education industry. A key conversation focuses on weighing its benefits versus…
Classroom Innovation

Investing in classroom collaboration tools? 3 things to know

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Maximizing the effectiveness of any classroom investment requires careful consideration of all the available options and benefits
Modern technological advancements affect virtually every area of daily life, and today’s educational institutions are looking to new digital tools to help improve student achievement and engagement while…
DEIA

Inclusive education programs offer support for students with intellectual disabilities

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Regis University offers students with intellectual disabilities a specialized program to realize their college dreams
In Colorado and nationwide, most colleges don’t offer programs for students with intellectual disabilities, which includes limitations in reasoning, learning, problem solving, or social or practical skills. Those…
Classroom Innovation

Course materials data: What to look for and why you need it

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From financial and transactional data to usage and engagement data, transparency is key when it comes to course materials data
Course materials reporting, analytics, and financial reconciliation have become massive undertakings for schools these days. This is, in large part, because data often lives in different silos, platforms,…
Student Experience

How to cultivate student belonging on a community college campus

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A new approach to faculty development has empowered instructors to support students and student belonging through instructional practices.
There are many reasons people come to our community college in north central Ohio. They seek to earn more money, accelerate careers, receive vocational training, or obtain technical…
Policy

2 keys to budget success this season

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As you step through the essential process of higher education budget planning, there are important principles that can guide your approach.
Budget season is a fraught time for leaders in higher education. College leaders must balance a multitude of intense and competing pressures as they craft their budgets. They…