This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Although numerous higher education reforms have been well-intentioned, EdSurge reports on the McDonaldization of schools resulting from the adoption of business practices that take away the core…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Alana Dunagan argues that government regulations relating to higher education accreditations can needlessly stifle innovation. • How can regulations prevent abuse without stifling innovation? • Learn how…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Ella Baron conducted interviews with college students and drew a series of sketches depicting the mental health crisis that is impacting college students. • How do visual…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The author discusses how beneficial it would be if college students got involved early on philanthropic initiatives. • What majors/courses would work best to teach effective impact giving?…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Traditional methods used to place college students in courses relies on the results of one exam, often leading to misplacement and wasted time. MDRC publishes a guide…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Many of today’s jobs require a college degree, but this usually results in piles of student loan debt. Triple Pundit reports that companies like Aetna are beginning…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Hechinger Report discusses the potential value of city “work colleges,” in which students track performances at their place of employment in addition to classes, and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · According to Education Dive, Norwich University is the most recent school to join in on the income share agreement program. Students will receive lower tuition during school,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Studies show that when Presidents of colleges use social media, they can connect with their students in creative and innovative ways. Specifically, at minority-serving colleges, Presidents…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Here’s what we’re reading: The Home Shows In a few weeks Seattle’s hometown heros Pearl Jam will play two concerts in the city to raise awareness and money to address…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Education Dive reports on a program from the National Trust for Historic Preservation to bring the stories of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to the forefront.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Stanford Social Innovation Review discusses efforts to improve educational equity through the West Hills Community College District in California’s rural Central Valley, with an emphasis on workforce…