Californians and Higher Education
A depressed economy and an ongoing state budget deficit are taking a toll on Californians’ views about state funding for public higher education. According to this statewide survey from the Public Policy Institute of California, 57 percent of parents with More »
Building a Higher Skilled Workforce
Bridge programs have become a 21st-century idea for helping prepare low-skilled individuals for jobs that require more education, according to this report. Commissioned by the Joyce Foundation and conducted by the Workforce Strategy Center, the report offers insight on 500-plus More »
The Heart of Student Success
Attaining a college degree or certificate is important, but genuine progress depends on making sure that degree completion serves as a proxy for real learning. This publication from the Center for Community College Student Engagement offers four strategies that are More »
The State of the South 2010
Higher education has a special role to play in shaping the South’s future, its economy, and its society. This report, from MDC, examines those roles, as well as offers guidance on policies that can promote postsecondary student success.
The Role of Social Supports and Self-Efficacy in College Success
Social supports and self-efficacy are critical to students’ higher education success. This is especially true for first-generation, low-income students and minorities, according to this publication from the Institute for Higher Education Policy and the National College Access Network.
Military Veterans’ Experiences Using the Post-9/11 GI Bill and Pursuing Postsecondary Education
This American Council on Education publication says that while financial support from the Veterans Administration is crucial in assisting veterans’ transitions to college, higher education institutions play an equally important role. This includes setting transparent and consistent rules for transferring More »
Navigating the New Normal
State innovations and strategic approaches can help students progress from enrollment to completion of certificates, credentials or undergraduate degrees. Lumina Foundation’s National Productivity Conference highlighted these ideas in this report.
25 Ways to Reduce the Cost of College
Encouraging more students to attend community colleges, FAFSA reform, moving more classes online, and three-year bachelor’s degrees are among the suggestions found in this report, from the Center for College Affordability and Productivity. The study details how colleges and universities More »
A report of the commission on the future of the Community College League of California
The Community College League of California’s Commission on the Future has crafted this college attainment blueprint designed to increase the number of California community college graduates by 1 million by 2020. The Commission outlines 17 policy and institutional recommendations, including More »
Lumina's 10th Anniversary Strategic Dialogue
Lumina Foundation for Education brought in national leaders in higher education from across the country on Thursday, Dec. 9 to hear New York Times economic columnist David Leonhardt discuss how higher education and training can lead the nation out of the Great Recession. More »
