Inside Higher Ed
February 11, 2019 Admissions, Research
College Board has released data from the 2018 AP Exam. Just under 750,000 students earned a score of 3 or higher on at least one placement exam, a 5.4 percent raise from 2017. Though the percentage of underrepresented students earning at least one 3 increased at a faster rate than white students, the data released shows continued equity gaps in the program.
Inside Higher Ed
December 10, 2018 Research, Student Success
The number of doctorate degrees awarded in 2017 decreased to 54,664 from 54,862. Although the number of science and engineering degrees has increased, the number of non-science and engineering degrees has decreased. More interesting date patterns are explored in the number and type of doctorate degrees earned.
Inside Higher Ed
November 28, 2018 Research
E. Gordon Gee and Stephen M. Gavazzi, discuss topics from their book, Land-Grant Universities for the Future: Higher Education for the Public Good. Key topics include the 1862 federal law, the Morrill Act, and how some land-grant universities have become internationally prominent research universities.
NPR
September 04, 2018 Enrollment Management Trends, Research
The demographics and experiences of today’s college students continue to change from the image of a traditional, on-campus, full-time student to a non-traditional student with several external responsibilities. A non-traditional student is defined as having one or more of the following characteristics: financial independence, having dependent(s), being a single caregiver, lacking a traditional HS diploma, delaying postsecondary enrollment, attending part time, and being employed full time. This shift in demographics will require institutions to be more strategic in supporting students onto graduation.
Inside Higher Ed
September 24, 2018 Admissions, Enrollment Management Trends, Research
A new study that garnered responses from almost 500 admissions leaders found that many institutions are having trouble meeting their enrollment goals on time. Decisions around whether to include the ACT/SAT in the admissions process may influence other schools and their decisions to use the test as a measure of ability. Several admissions leaders also indicated they are concerned about their ability to enroll international students at the same levels as in the past.
Inside Higher Ed
September 25, 2018 Enrollment Management Trends, Research, Student Success
A new report by the USC Race and Equity Center contains a full-report card assessing how well each state is serving black students in higher education. The report provides a full list of states, schools and their corresponding grades. Furthermore, the report provides recommendations for institutional leaders on how to best support black students and how their institutions can work towards increasing their ranking.
Forbes
June 29, 2018 Research
Using data from the Department of Education’s College Scorecard project on 117 colleges and universities, Forbes found a gap in pay among men and women. In this study, men were earning $59K, while women were earning an average of $48K, a 19% difference. While the data is not disaggregated by careers, much needs to be investigated in terms of the gender pay gap across college and university graduates.
U.S. News and World Report
September 10, 2018 Admissions, Enrollment Management Trends, Research, Value and Affordability
U.S. News provides nearly 50 different types of numerical rankings and lists to help prospective students narrow their college search. The four overall rankings – National Universities, Liberal Arts Colleges, Regional Universities, and Regional Colleges are based on factors that indicate academic quality, such as graduation rates and faculty resources.
Hart Research Associates, conducted on behalf of AAC&U
July 31, 2018 Research, Student Success
A recent report conducted by Hart Research Associated on behalf of the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) found executives and hiring managers have more confidence in higher education than the American public. Company executives and hiring managers expressed that they are satisfied with skills that recent college graduates are obtaining but that there are barriers that hinder college graduates from advancement in the company. Hiring managers place an emphasis on demonstrated proficiency in multiple skill areas across majors, including oral communication, critical thinking, ethical judgment, working effectively in teams, and real-world application of skills and knowledge.
Diverse Issues in Higher Education
August 03, 2018 Research, Student Success
A recent study reports that graduates lack soft skills such as emotional intelligence, complex reasoning and negotiation, and persuasion upon college graduation. As these skills are emphasized for successful applicants and employees in the work force, some universities are releasing extracurricular transcripts that demonstrate these skills to supplement a student’s academic performance.