A government investigation offered a look behind the scenes of the federal aid fiasco this week. Financial aid professionals say it confirmed their most cynical suspicions.
Need Advice on Campus Conflict? Call the Help Desk.
The American Association of Colleges and Universities has launched a resource to advise educators on how to tone down vitriol and foster constructive dialogue.
Burnout of Administrative Staff Risks ‘Destabilizing’ Colleges
Research study finds staff members are regularly overworked, resulting in unsustainable model.
Campus Engagement Tip: Providing Participation Incentives
Colleges and universities can utilize strategies that reward student participation in campus events and activities, while also promoting life and career skills.
Funding Student Success: Expanding Transfer From California to HBCUs
A recent bill in California provides $5,000 in grant funding for any community college student who attends a historically Black college or university but plans to return to the state. The initiative is one way the state looks to support Black students’ success.
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Sending the Wrong Message to Students on AI
A new student guide to AI is emblematic of an approach that prioritizes career advantage over deeper questions, George Cusack writes.
Blogs
3 Questions for 4 Colleagues at HarvardX
A conversation about the motivations and impact for some of the open online courses developed by Harvard.
Career Advice
Overcoming the Digital Divide With No Digital
Carrie Rogers-Whitehead shares the challenges faculty members can encounter teaching classes in prisons that have few, if any, basic technological tools.
Ep. 127: Voices of Student Success: Breaking Down Barriers to Basic Needs Resources
Rising costs of living and increasing student housing rates have exacerbated college retention efforts as campus leaders look to tackle a rising concern: basic needs insecurity.
Ep. 126: Voices of Student Success: The Role of Belonging in Campus Conflict, Protests
Since the start of the Israel-Hamas war in October 2023, colleges and universities have seen heightened tensions on campus as student protesters demand change from their administrators.
Ethan Webb of Mindsmith
This month’s episode of The Pulse podcast features Ethan Webb, founder and CEO of Mindstream.
Linda Bonnar of Upstrive
This month’s episode of The Pulse podcast features Linda Bonnar of Upstrive, an app aimed at measuring student well-being.
