EdSurge
July 31, 2019 Enrollment Management Trends, Student Success
As many institutions are moving away from reliance on standardized test scores in the admissions process, the College Board and ACT are shifting to a more holistic approach to assess student’s academic capabilities. College Board is testing a new advisory tool called the Environmental Context Dashboard, while ACT is also providing new tools, including a test of socio-emotional skills called the ACT Holistic Framework.
Education Dive
July 18, 2019 Student Success
Graduates who earned bachelor’s degrees in 2018 received an average starting salary of $51,000, only marginally higher than 2017 graduates. Research from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) shows there has been little growth in average starting salaries since 2015.
Inside Higher Ed
July 10, 2019 Enrollment Management Trends, Student Success, Value and Affordability
In an effort to boost the number of students receiving financial support for college, Texas will soon become the second state to require high school seniors to complete the FAFSA prior to graduation. Completing the FAFSA is a leading indicator of college enrollment, with ample evidence that more financial aid is associated with college completion outcomes.
The Hechinger Report
June 12, 2019 Student Success
A non-profit organization is establishing partnerships between schools and companies to employ student workers. These students develop customer service skills and engage in on-the-job training while earning money to pay off tuition costs.
Inside Higher Ed
June 10, 2019 Student Success, Value and Affordability
A new study reports from a purely financial view, earning a bachelor’s degree remains a good investment. Although premiums and wages fluctuate, college graduates still earn more on average than their high school graduate counterparts, with an average difference in wages between $30,000-$35,000.
The Hechinger Report
June 04, 2019 Student Success
Between 2000 and 2015, the number of Latinx college students more than doubled, but they are half as likely as their non-Hispanic white peers to graduate with a bachelor’s degree. As a result, colleges are exploring ways to tailor services to better support these students to and through college.
Education Dive
June 24, 2019 Enrollment Management Trends, Student Success
A growing trend as education is turning to become more skill-based is overlaying a skills map — which details the knowledge or abilities needed for a given job — on top of the requirements for a traditional college degree. This practice ensures the curriculum is adequately preparing students, while also sending a signal to employers that graduates can meet the demands of a given job.
Education Dive
May 22, 2019 Student Success, Value and Affordability
Flagship universities in 46 states have grown their non-need-based aid pools faster than need-based, as tuition discounting has been used to grow enrollment and attract wealthier students. However, some colleges are recently walking back their focus on merit and academic scholarships in order to focus on need-based aid.
Education Dive
May 22, 2019 Student Success, Value and Affordability
The Federal Work-Study program has existed for more than half a century, but many are concerned it is not fulfilling at least two of its mandates: helping low-income students afford college and offering employment that aligns with academic and/or career goals. Proposed legislative change will help allocate additional money and resources toward the program to make it more beneficial for the students it serves.
Chronicle of Higher Education
May 16, 2019 Student Success, Value and Affordability
As questions remain regarding the value and benefits of a college degree, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is seeking answers. A newly created Commission on the Value of Postsecondary Education will measure and convey the economic value of a college credential. The commission aims to provide information for college administrators, policy makers, and students and families alike.