Transfer and Mobility
New research says more students follow complex pathways throughout their college careers, attending multiple institutions and transferring once, twice, and even three times. This publication, from the National Student Clearinghouse, calls for better methods of measuring and reporting institutional effectiveness so that policymakers and postsecondary schools can develop strategies that more accurately reflect how students attain their degrees. More »
From GED to College Degree: Creating Pathways to Postsecondary Success for High School Dropouts
Less than 5 percent of GED holders actually earn a postsecondary degree. In response, several innovative GED programs have developed clear, effective pathways to better prepare youth for college and help them persist once there. This white paper from Jobs for the Future shares lessons learned from best-in-class GED-to-college programs. More »
Reality Check: Hispanic-Serving Institutions on the Texas Border Strategizing Financial Aid
Some institutions are making significant headway to improve persistence and degree completion for Latino students–and certain financial aid strategies play a major role in their success. This report, from Excelencia in Education, examines practices and programs at eight Texas Hispanic-Serving More »
Community College and High School Partnerships
Certain higher education initiatives-such as those designed specifically for high school students-can be more costly, as they require dedicated funds for development and implementation. Because such efforts reduce the time it takes to complete a college degree, the benefits may More »
Emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions: Serving Latino Students
The number of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) is poised to increase significantly, according to this study from Excelencia in Education. With more schools qualifying for HSI status, the study says colleges and universities must re-examine their policies and practices to better More »
What students need to navigate college
Community college students are more likely to persist and succeed in programs that have been tightly and purposefully structured according to The Shapeless River: Does a Lack of Structure Inhibit Students’ Progress at Community Colleges? from the Community College Research Center. More »
Mind the Gaps: How College Readiness Narrows Achievement Gaps in College Success
Gaps in college enrollment rates, first-year college GPA, college retention rates, and college completion rates narrow substantially among high school students who are academically prepared. This report, from ACT, shows policies that are improving college and career readiness and success More »
Status and Trends in the Education of Racial and Ethnic Groups
Since 1980, college-going rates for students of all racial and ethnic groups increased by double-digit percentage points, according to this report from the National Center for Education Statistics. A much higher percentage of Black students were enrolled at for-profit colleges, More »
The Rising Price of Inequality
Rising college costs and inadequate financial aid resources are preventing more academically qualified low- and moderate-income students from enrolling in and graduating from four-year colleges, concludes this report by the Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance.
Taking Stock: Higher Education and Latinos
Increasing college completion rates of Latinos is key to achieving the nation’s education attainment goals. This Excelencia in Education publication examines the current higher education state of Latinos and suggests changes to successfully produce more graduates who can meet the More »
