IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

by: Jason Cohn, Spring 2020 Policy Research Intern. Postsecondary education is supposed to be the great equalizer because it fosters upward mobility and economic sustainability. But it is only an equalizer for those who complete, and the path to completion is far from egalitarian. In particular, bachelor’s degree completers are disproportionately from higher-income households, and unfortunately, this pattern has worsened in recent years.

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Supporting Student Success

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

By: Liana Acri. It was early in 2017 when our Student Life department received the approval we had been waiting for – we were embarking on a journey to make the University of Guelph-Humber a CliftonStrengths campus and I was tasked with leading the project. I was both excited to lead a project I was passionate about and nervous about how it would all come together.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Use the industry-wide data and resources below to inform your graduate, online, and adult degree completer growth strategy. Data shown on this page is drawn from EAB’s Organizational Benchmarking Survey. The survey collects over 80 different data points from nearly 300 institutions on academic governance, portfolio composition, and revenue outcomes for professional, continuing, and online education divisions.

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Lewermark Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

My revelation hit while visiting the Russell Senate Office Building in March of 2019. During my visit, as part of the NAFSA’s Advocacy Day (LewerMark graciously supported me), an aide made it clear that his Senator did not support international education. I am being generous when I say he was “not supportive.” The aide mused Read More. The post USCIS Processing Issues – A call to action for international educators appeared first on LewerMark International Student Health Insurance.

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Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.

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Community College Review

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Community colleges are heeding President Obama's call for student retention. Learn about the innovative programs some community campuses are creating that keep students in their classroom seats.

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Community College Review

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Are you ready for community college? If your answer is no, then you are not alone. Learn about the second annual Pearson Foundation Community College survey that shows many high school graduates do not feel prepared for college-level work.

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Community College Review

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

To encourage students to pursue higher education, some states are considering plans to offer zero-tuition programs at public community colleges. These programs could make college a reality for many young people, however, critics argue such programs would cost taxpayers a significant amount of money.

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Community College Review

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Be surprised by the results from the first ever national community college survey, which found that students value their internet connection more than their instructors!

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Community College Review

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Learn about the reverse transfer process and how it can benefit your education.

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