Education Dive
May 09, 2019 Student Success, Value and Affordability
Federal work-study programs have existed for decades to assist students in preparing for careers and to improve their financial security. As student needs continue to evolve, improvements to the FWS program model are crucial. Suggestions include increasing the pay rate and providing opportunities that are aligned with students’ academic and career interests. NASPA has developed a self-assessment rubric for colleges to use in improving on-campus employment opportunities for students.
EAB
April 24, 2019 Student Success
EAB recently compiled eight different data sources to create a holistic view of actual college outcomes, and how many get a return on their investment regarding their education.
The Washington Post
April 26, 2019 Student Success
Although a United States territory, high schools in Puerto Rico have significantly high dropout rates and low college completion rates. Many students and counselors are unaware of college application and FAFSA processes, depriving students of financial aid and education they are qualified for. Certain organizations address these issues directly and assist with sending Puerto Rican students to the mainland United States to study. (Subscription required)
Inside Higher Ed
April 11, 2019 Student Success
Historical support of first-generation students tends to focus on potential knowledge gaps the students may have and how to overcome them. In order to best support first-generation students on campus, a necessary recognition of the challenges they face balanced with identifying and expressing the skills and unique perspective these students possess is essential.
NPR
April 04, 2019 Student Success
Free college programs for adult students, such as Tennessee Reconnect, help eliminate the financial burden that comes with enrolling in school. However, other factors such as work and family also hinder an adult student’s ability to stay enrolled in and complete school. Targeted additional support and ensuring processes for enrolling, registering, and advising are seamless are a few ways to provide assistance to this specialized population of students.
Education Dive
March 22, 2019 Student Success
James Jacobs, president emeritus of Macomb Community College outlines the ways in which community colleges must change to help their students transfer successfully into the workforce. STEM programs in particular assist students transferring in to four-year colleges. Workforce training and apprenticeship programs help students who intend on obtaining full time employement upon graduation.
Education Dive
March 12, 2019 Student Success, Value and Affordability
Work-study programs can both improve career readiness and retention on college campuses. A new report from NASPA explores how colleges and universities can design and administer on-campus student employment as a high-impact practice.
The Education Trust
March 06, 2019 Enrollment Management Trends, Student Success
The vast majority of colleges and universities across the United States do not have a Black student population that reflects the state’s demographics. Less than half of Americans (43 percent), hold a college degree, and less than one-third of the Black population holds a college degree. A recent report published by Education Trust provides actionable questions for leaders in states to ask as part of a statewide review of educational equity.
Education Dive
March 04, 2019 Student Success
Studies have shown that less than half of college students use their college’s career services. To make these career services more accessible and applicable to students, colleges are beginning to change the way they present career preparedness. Initiatives such as exposing students to careers as early as freshman year, and setting up required milestones for students to meet are beginning to be implemented.
National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
February 19, 2019 Student Success, Value and Affordability
Black students struggle disproportionately compared to any other racial groups when it comes to student loan debt. On average, Black students finish college with more debt than their white counterparts. Much of this can be attributed to less financial and academic resources and lower earnings post-graduation.