Growing What Works
Identifying what works for Latino students in higher education is an important step to improving degree completion and producing graduates who can succeed in a competitive workforce. This publication, from Excelencia in Education, provides a searchable catalog of college and More »
Paying For College: Distinguishing Between Cost and Price
The current fiscal environment has elevated discussions on how institutions manage their expenditures. This publication, by Sandy Baum, lays the groundwork for constructive efforts to hold down costs without compromising quality or educational opportunities.
Measuring Student Achievement at Postsecondary Institutions
As states look for ways to grow their economies, improving the performance of postsecondary institutions is integral to their efforts. In many instances, this work is impeded because of inadequate data. This report, from the National Governors Association, outlines four More »
Putting the Customer First in College: Why We Need an Office of Consumer Protection in Higher Education
Customer focus is prevalent in most sectors of the economy, yet often overlooked in higher education. This white paper, from the Center for American Progress, recommends creating an Office of Consumer Protection in Higher Education to encourage colleges to produce More »
Making Connections: Dimensions of Student Engagement
Students who enroll part time at a community college experience a connection gap while on campus. They are less likely to be engaged than their full-time counterparts and are at a greater risk of dropping out, according to this report More »
Assessment for Improvement: Tracking Student Engagement Over Time
This 2009 report from the National Survey of Student Engagement shows that colleges and universities have steadily improved in engaging more students in quality learning experiences.
Mapping State Proficiency Standards Onto NAEP Scales: 2005-2007
This analysis from NCES compares state standards to the National Assessment of Educational Standards (NAEP). Findings show that most states set their proficiency levels lower than NAEP’s “basic” level and that many states have actually lowered their standards.
Benchmarks: WICHE Region 2009
This resource presents information on the West’s progress in improving access to, success in, and financing of higher education. The information is updated annually to monitor change over time and encourage its use as a current tool for informed discussion More »
Leaders and Laggards: A State-by-State Report Card on Educational Innovation
If states want to improve their K-12 education systems and ensure students are better prepared for college and careers, they must abolish the rules, regulations, and bureaucracies that deter innovation, says this report that measures how well states to foster More »
Implementing the Post-9/11 GI Bill: Lessons Learned and Emerging Issues
Demand for Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits has been unprecedented. Meanwhile, a backlog of claims and outmoded technology hinder the program’s implementation and are delaying payments to some veteran students, says this report, from the American Association of State Colleges and More »
