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Welcome to the Admissions ‘Luckocracy’
The degree to which the college admission process is a meritocracy may be in question—but it’s most certainly a luckocracy, Jim Jump writes.
‘Merit Scholarship’ or Enrollment Incentive?
Non-need-based merit aid has surged in the past decade, especially at struggling public institutions looking to boost enrollment. Some say it’s an unacknowledged equity issue.
Report: Addressing the Roots of Food Insecurity in Higher Ed
A new Tennessee Higher Education Commission and Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation report highlights the ways institutions can support students facing basic needs insecurity.
Developing Guidelines for the Aftermath of a Student Suicide
“Postvention” protocols are valuable tools for colleges dealing with a suicide. But not every university is as prepared as it should be when a tragedy occurs.
The Growing Public Disgust With the Ethos of Elite Private Universities
The causes and consequences of mounting public distrust of elite higher education.
Academic Success Tip: Foster New Student Relations Online, In Person
DePaul University staffers are piloting a zero-credit course to connect incoming neuroscience students and provide a resource hub for them during their first year.