Academic Life

Grant funding from the federal Ed Department will support a new program for Hispanic and Latino learners at California Baptist University, with an additional focus on closing equity gaps for commuters and prenursing students.

Educators have a responsibility to think beyond cheat-proof assignments, teaching students to use AI proficiently and creatively in the classroom, writes Amy Kristof-Brown.

Enrollment in computer science programs continues to grow, but Native American and Indigenous students are less likely than their peers to graduate with a degree in tech. A new report highlights barriers to completion and opportunities for investment.

Staff at Ithaca College created schedules for all incoming first-year students, hoping to make the process easier for students from all backgrounds and ease the transition to higher education.

Kutztown University in Pennsylvania will receive $2.2 million over five years from the Department of Education to promote engagement and retention for underrepresented minority and low-income students.

Colorado College reimagined its first-year experience courses to teach students about the basics of a liberal arts education, the differences between disciplines, and writing for creating and communicating. 

Surveys show students want more variation and active learning in the classroom. One popular strategy for instructors—which has grown simpler as digital course offerings have become more accessible—is the flipped classroom.

Research from the Association of College and University Educators found professors who received training on effective teaching practices for in-person or online instruction improved learners’ academic performance.