IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Department of Education’s College Scorecard is designed to facilitate the type of comparisons I craved in my college search 8 years ago. Had I had access to such data when I first contemplated college, these metrics could have made me feel more confident in my decision, knowing that it was grounded in data. January, 13, 2022).

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EAB

MARCH 9, 2023

During this session, I had the opportunity to facilitate small group conversations with our provosts and vice provosts, who were eager to share their own experiences with faculty burnout and any efforts they had made to combat it.

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Faculty Mental health Professional counselor Facilitation 98

EAB

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

As I discussed in the first blog post in this series , institutions need a sufficient technology infrastructure to facilitate curation, access, and retrieval of data. These individuals help ensure that data is in a format that is appropriate and accessible for various reporting and analytics tools. December 14, 2021.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Quick Facts Total enrollment of 673 students 76% retention rate 3 systems (admissions, enrollment SIS, and financial aid) combined for visualizations 56% six-year graduation rate The Challenge Elmira had difficultly accessing data from their Enterprise Resource System (ERP), making detailed enrollment analysis and strategy challenging.

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EAB

DECEMBER 7, 2022

I recently facilitated a survey of higher ed leaders to understand their data and analytics goals and pain points. Faculty and staff can’t access trustworthy data. A critical first step in applying data is having reliable access to data you can trust. Regulating access is just as important as creating it.

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Catherine Cronin

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The work of 70+ authors and artists, two-and-a-half years in the making (and many years in the imagining), and committed to open access and open practice, the book was published by Open Book Publishers in October 2023 and is freely available to all. One year ago today, Higher Education for Good: Teaching and Learning Futures was published.

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Higher education Education Facilitation Collaboration 52

COE

JUNE 30, 2023

He highlighted the importance of an empathetic, albeit “tough” mentor in a student’s college access journey. The beginning of the program was an expected geographic and culture shock for students, especially those who grew up with a rural background, Santana said.

Leadership 52

Leadership Low income student Students First generation 52

Student Privacy Compass

JULY 28, 2024

This reliance contributes to more significant risks of phishing attacks , where cybercriminals use social engineering tactics to access sensitive information or install malware. For example, they may craft an email masquerading as a job offer from a professor or an email asking students to input login credentials to access a service.

Facilitation 52

Facilitation Higher education Access Accessibility 52

EAB

JANUARY 13, 2023

Source: EAB Business Transformation Survey, 2021]. -->. Accessible campus community. Do you offer your students digitally facilitated interactions to help them find their place on campus with options like student clubs, athletic teams, and peer mentorships? . -->. 0 %. Assess your Student Experience across Six Domains.

Community college 52

Community college Mental health Students Facilitation 52

Catherine Cronin

APRIL 14, 2022

Although I now work independently in open education research and policy, my work between 2019 and 2021 related to practice and policy in the Irish HE sector, as Digital and Open Education lead for Ireland’s National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. Making resources legally accessible (e.g.

Education 52

Education Humanities Facilitation Access 52

EAB

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The low point in winter 2021 was followed by a gradual and steady improvement, yet just one-fourth of students said that they were feeling their best at the time of the survey. You can help them by providing quick access to simplified guidance on how to immediately respond to a student in distress. College Pulse Survey, Spring 2022.

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Mental health Student success Success Students 75

Supporting Student Success

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

This team has since won Ryerson’s 2021 Julia Hanigsberg Make Your Mark Staff Award for Client Service in recognition of their extraordinary efforts to support student success! Between July and September 2020, 13,003 students had access to the Get Ryerson Ready course shell on D2L, and 2,552 students (a 19.6% Planning for 2021.

Student affairs 52

Student affairs Curriculum Online learning Faculty 52

NACAC's Admitted

AUGUST 10, 2023

In a previous post , we provided an overview of the project, which is grounded in the work that the Task Force on Standardized Admission Testing for International and US Students completed in 2021. The 2021 task force also noted that simply going test-optional or test-free will not in and of itself universally improve equity.

Equity 52

Equity Application Low income student Higher education 52

Close the Gap Foundation

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Sunnyvale, CALIFORNIA — Last month, Close the Gap Foundation deepened its partnership with Forbes to address the network gap by co-producing the 2021 Forbes Under 30 Summit Service Day.

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Low income student First generation Facilitation Success 52

The Education Hub

DECEMBER 14, 2021

A whole-university approach must include both adequately resourced, effective and accessible mental health services and proactive interventions. Over 200,000 people have accessed the platform’s resources since its launch in August 2020, with increasing numbers of students and staff accessing the site each month.

Mental health 52

Mental health Students Higher education Collaboration 52

EAB

MAY 1, 2023

Case in point In 2021, EAB hosted a focus group for an institution that hoped to understand why the equity dashboard they created wasn’t being utilized. They don't have access In a Fall 2022 survey sent to new Edify partners, only 15% of respondents indicated that they had direct access to the data they need to do their job.

Retention 52

Retention Access Accessibility Compliance 52

Catherine Cronin

MAY 12, 2023

This open access book, a collection of work by over 70 authors in 18 countries, offers ways of thinking, conceptualising and creating possibilities for (re)making higher education, focusing on futures that foreground inclusion, equity, social justice, care and sustainability.

Teaching 52

Teaching Equity Inclusion Higher education 52

EAB

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Technology can facilitate seamless communication among academic advisors, counselors, and health professionals, ensuring that students receive comprehensive and holistic support. Enhance accessibility by linking the career center to the Navigate360 app homepage for seamless student access.

Mental health 52

Mental health Student success Placement Success 52

EAB

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Gallup’s State of Higher Education 2022 Report shows the alarming percentage of students who have considered stopping out due to emotional stress—a number that almost tripled from 2020 to 2021 for two-year students. Dr. Chetty shared that schools are getting creative when building programs that target specific barriers to access.

Student success 52

Student success Success Mental health Students 52

EAB

AUGUST 21, 2023

Through EAB’s Transfer Portal , our partners get access to a self service hub for transfer students and data for their teams to optimize outreach year-round. These types of sessions are often best facilitated by a neutral entity who is positioned to solicit candid feedback. Here are three ways you can improve transfer access.

Community college 52

Community college Higher education Access Accessibility 52

EAB

APRIL 7, 2023

Case Study Lincoln Memorial University’s DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU DCOM) introduced a new workflow for advisors to access student grades. Empower stakeholders who are especially good allies The entire process of including colleagues in your work isn’t simply a way to facilitate your own delivery.

Communication 52

Communication Retention Inclusion Facilitation 52

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

The paper cites a 2021 study that found that graduation rates for Black students at HBCUs are 32% compared to 44% for Black students at other institutions. predominately white institutions) known to facilitate discrimination, isolation, and marginalization. Dance (e.g.,

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Mental health Higher education Education Counseling 255

Supporting Student Success

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

The goal was every student would receive an access code by the 2020-21 academic year. I’m always happy to chat about strengths, sharing resources, facilitating workshops, having coaching conversations, our CS program at UofGH, etc. 2020-2021 Guelph-Humber Calendar. Are you using CS for yourself or with your students?

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Success Curriculum Student affairs Career services 52

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

On January 7, 2021, my Mom, Vanessa Bright, suffered a stroke in the kitchen of her home while my Dad and I were there. So much that in my last conversation with her on the night of January 16, 2021; she told me that she wanted to write a book on “humanity in healthcare”; adding that “they ought to treat folk humanely”.

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Humanities Facilitation Access Accessibility 246

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 22, 2023

2021; Reeves, 2022; Villavicencio, 2023). Encourage and advocate for Black males to pursue dual enrollment and other accelerated course/program options in high school to provide access and help equalize and narrow postsecondary education matriculation disparities. To note, Black males have the highest unemployment rate in the nation.

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Financial aid Counseling Facilitation Curriculum 246

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 24, 2024

In 2021, TMCF launched the CSJ to advance social justice for Black Americans. He says the CSJ facilitates scholars creating synergy and seamless intersectionality. Rooted in the African American community, CSJ has become a recognized research center integrally connected to HBCUs.

Equity 306

Equity Higher education Faculty Humanities 306

EAB

DECEMBER 14, 2022

2 programs that facilitate positive mental health conversations among Black men. Asynchronous discussions for Black men provide accessible support. Students can respond to discussion prompts when convenient, making the program more accessible for busy students. November 19, 2021. October 26, 2021. August 12, 2021.

Mental health 52

Mental health Facilitation Student success Access 52

COE

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Jones as Its Third President Press Releases Council for Opportunity in Education Board of Directors Unanimously Chooses Kimberly A. McNair and Perseverance Blog Ronald E.

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First generation Students Leadership Nontraditional student 111

COE

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces New Partnership with the Institute of International Education Center for Access and Equity February 26, 2024 — by Terrance L. Explore our collaborative initiatives to broaden access to international education and unlock transformative experiences for diverse student populations.

Equity 59

Equity Access Accessibility Education 59

COE

MARCH 14, 2024

As the first activity of COE, once it became an incorporated organization in 1981, the annual Policy Seminar has grown into a three-part event that includes the largest convening of college access and success professionals who come to Capitol Hill exclusively to fight for the Federal TRIO Programs (TRIO). billion today.

Education 109

Education First generation Leadership Mentoring 109

COE

JANUARY 17, 2023

Read how COE worked to advance college access and success for first-generation and low-income students and students with disabilities and serve TRIO programs nationwide in 2022. Click to view the page: COE Hosts Education Secretary Cardona to Facilitate 2021 Book Club Discussion with TRIO Students Nationwide. July 28, 2021.

First generation 105

First generation Low income student Facilitation Student loans 105

COE

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Read this and more in the Fall 2023 issue of Equality , now available for download. Jones as Its Third President Press Releases Council for Opportunity in Education Board of Directors Unanimously Chooses Kimberly A. McNair and Perseverance Blog Ronald E.

First generation 111

First generation Leadership FAFSA Mental health 111

COE

AUGUST 15, 2024

Jones as Its Third President Press Releases Council for Opportunity in Education Board of Directors Unanimously Chooses Kimberly A. McNair and Perseverance Blog Ronald E.

First generation 98

First generation Students Nontraditional student Leadership 98

COE

AUGUST 21, 2024

Jones as Its Third President Press Releases Council for Opportunity in Education Board of Directors Unanimously Chooses Kimberly A. McNair and Perseverance Blog Ronald E.

Leadership 98

Leadership First generation Students Nontraditional student 98

COE

JUNE 30, 2023

COE President Maureen Hoyler National TRIO Achiever Award recipients have made significant contributions in their fields while exemplifying the values and principles of educational access and equity. Brett , president and CEO of The New England Council, has been recognized for his relentless advocacy for educational equity and access.

Education 98

Education First generation Leadership Mental health 98

COE

MAY 8, 2023

Congress created the TRIO programs because it recognized that low-income, first-generation students often face significant financial and societal obstacles to accessing and achieving success in higher education. I have long supported the TRIO programs and worked to ensure they reach the most needed students.

First generation 98

First generation Education Leadership Grant 98

COE

MAY 3, 2024

Jones as Its Third President Press Releases Council for Opportunity in Education Board of Directors Unanimously Chooses Kimberly A. McNair and Perseverance Blog Ronald E.

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First generation FAFSA Nontraditional student Leadership 98