This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Summer melt happens when young people plan to go to college and are accepted but do not end up going due to last minute details that do…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • San Francisco State University study found that the graduation rates in ethnic studies majors were higher than nonmajors. Other studies can support these findings by noting that…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Hechinger Report reports on the challenges that colleges in the US face in retaining students, with 1 in 5 freshmen deciding not to return the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Trump administration is planning to rescind policies that encourage affirmative action in college admissions. • What does ending affirmative action mean for diversity on campus? How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • California community colleges are receiving grants from the Department of Education to help low-income and Latino students transfer out of community college into four-year institutions. These university programs…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Education Dive examines colleges and universities that are trying to accommodate the needs of “nontraditional” students, such as adult learners returning to campus who may not…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Studies suggest that remedial education actually decreases students chances of succeeding in college, particularly for low-income students and students of color. • What other services can schools provide…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Various colleges are weighing in on the debate around admitting international students into American universities when not all universities are accessible for young people living in the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Larry Dietz, president of Illinois State University discusses how the budget cuts for higher education are hurting his institution, but he has a plan to help garner…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Douglas Cremer at Education Dive discusses the frequency of school shootings and suggest that colleges should offer courses examining guns and gun violence. According to Cremer, students…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A study by RAND Corporation shows that student-run mental health organizations focusing on awareness are reducing stigma and improving the knowledge of college students. The report…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · City University of New York chancellor James B. Milliken is stepping down after four years of successful work. Peter Sloane describes the positive impact Milliken had in helping…