American universities have long been searching for the best ways to balance free speech, tolerance and campus safety. But the August 2017 white-supremacist rally at the University of Virginia, which was followed by ... Read Article about Hate Groups on Campus: What Can Administrators Do?
HigherEd Blog
A look at the challenges and opportunities facing higher education professionals – and the strategies being employed to help maximize the success of students and staff at institutions across the U.S.
How Colleges Can Attract and Retain Transfer Students
More than one-third of college students in the U.S. transfer colleges at some point. Many attend community college for two years then transfer to a four-year institution to complete a bachelor’s degree. The pool of ... Read Article about How Colleges Can Attract and Retain Transfer Students
Proven Strategies for Boosting First-Generation Students’ Success
Greater numbers of first-generation students are enrolling in college, but graduation rates aren’t keeping pace. Around 30 percent of students enrolled in postsecondary institutions today are low-income, first-generation ... Read Article about Proven Strategies for Boosting First-Generation Students’ Success