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Making Faculty Identities Visible, for Students’ Sake
A new study finds that students are missing out on opportunities to see key parts of themselves—concealable stigmatized identities, such as learning differences or mental health issues—represented in their science instructors. The work builds on research on the importance of role models.
Student Wellness Tip: Creating Space for Pets on Campus
To help ease homesickness, some colleges have adopted pet-friendly policies for students living on- and off-campus.
Survey Finds Community College Students Need Better Career Preparation
The survey found many community college students lack information about how in-demand their fields are, what skills those jobs require and how much they’d earn.
Stackable and Alternative Credentials Go Mainstream: Key Podcast
Property Rights Retreat and China’s Economy: Academic Minute
Understanding Disparities in Financial Security
A new report analyzes how race, ethnicity and gender impact the financial stability of college students.
Vending Machines Replace Cafeteria at Community College
Ep. 111: Stackable and Alternative Credentials Go Mainstream
This week’s episode of The Key explores whether the emergence of shorter-term and alternative credentials pose a threat—or offer salvation—to traditional colleges and universities.