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College Completion Rates Edging Upward

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

of learners who began college in fall 2018, which is the most recent cohort tracked, earned a credential within six years. The improvements here were mostly driven by students who started at community colleges. Community college completion rates jumped 1.2 compared to part-time students, who completed at 33.7%

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‘Moving in the right direction’: The push by wealthy institutions to enroll more low-income students

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Pell Grant recipients at colleges with the largest endowments increased nearly 5 percentage points since 2007, per a recent Brookings Institution analysis.

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Charitable Giving to U.S. Higher Education Institutions Rises 3% Despite Economic Challenges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Charitable contributions to American colleges and universities increased by 3 percent in the 2023-2024 academic fiscal year when adjusted for inflation, according to a report released Thursday by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). percent of all giving to colleges and universities.

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AI-Powered Teaching: Practical Tools for Community College Faculty

Faculty Focus

Artificial intelligence (AI) has transitioned from a speculative concept to a transformative tool in higher education, particularly within community colleges. A case study from a California community college illustrates these principles in action. How can it enhance teaching without diminishing faculty agency?

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University of Phoenix Tribal Operations Team Offers Targeted Support for Indigenous and Tribal Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In an effort to provide an inclusive and dedicated college experience for diverse populations, The University of Phoenix is actively working to address the unique educational needs of tribal students through its Tribal Operations Team. Horning says that the team also personalizes student support with a number of key wraparound services.

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The Impact of Non-Evaluative Feedback and Mindfulness in Writing

Faculty Focus

Non-evaluative feedback is a type of formative feedback that relies on the use of non-judgmental language by promoting awareness of students’ writing patterns while acknowledging writer control and autonomy over their writing processes (Elbow & Belanoff, 1989; Hattie & Timperley, 2007). College Teaching , 59 (2), 66–72.

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Community college graduation rates increase in Colorado

University Business

The number of graduates from the state’s community colleges has seen a marked increase, according to data released Wednesday by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. Overall, the number of Colorado college students earning credentials within six years is holding steady. percent for students who entered college in 2018, a.5