College Access and Success for Underrepresented and Underserved Students
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Design is everywhere, but for many African American and Latino youth, the journey to a design career can be overwhelming. Limited access and too few opportunities prevent the majority of these youth from even beginning the journey. Design... more
This paper results from programming of Indigenous Logix: Mathematics|Culture|Environment (IndigiLogix). IndigiLogix’s intention is to increase Indigenous students’ love for mathematics as well as college access and success. Through... more
In higher ed today, student success is focused on retention, graduation, or completion rates. Institutions appear to be stuck in the paradigm that if college students simply complete their degrees, they will be successful. Unfortunately,... more
This paper argues for a change in policy regarding what is to be reported in the annual Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report published by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Using Datnow and... more
The widening of access into higher education institutions in South Africa has rapidly transformed the student population to become more diverse. Students vary in age, race, culture, backgrounds, educational experiences, academic potential... more
t a time when the need for and the effectiveness of a Common Entrance Test (CET) to professional colleges is debated across the country, The Hindu Centre for Politics and Public Policy’s third Policy Watch looks at the working of the... more
Historically, in the field of writing studies, critical conversations around transitioning from secondary to post-secondary academic writing situations have centered on pedagogical and programmatic perspectives. For the most part, student... more
Background/Context English language learners (ELLs) are the fastest growing segment of the K–12 student population in the United States, yet they encounter substantial problems entering higher education. The gap between ELLs and non-ELLs... more
An investigation of non-accredited training within the NSW community college network. Each year the Adult and Community Education (ACE) department of the NSW government invests in non-accredited education as part of its funding commitment... more
The widening of access into higher education institutions in South Africa has rapidly transformed the student population to become more diverse. Students vary in age, race, culture, backgrounds, educational experiences, academic potential... more
MORE REAL explores the question of "studio culture" in architecture schools. The authors conducted a survey of architecture faculty during the Fall 2019 ACSA Conference, Less Talk | More Action, which asked respondents, "What is your... more
When school counselors are available and able to provide assistance to students and families navigating the college admissions process, college enrollment rates increase and opportunity gaps begin to close. Recent attention and focus on... more
Northeastern University’s ten-year strategic goal has been to climb the US News rankings, which it has achieved in part by becoming a much more selective institution. Fall 2014 saw 49,822 undergraduate applications for 2,800 seats - a... more
MORE REAL explores the question of "studio culture" in architecture schools. The authors conducted a survey of architecture faculty during the Fall 2019 ACSA Conference, Less Talk | More Action, which asked respondents,... more
Postsecondary educational institutions are most recently aware of large demographic shifts in the traditional age population of college-bound students as it flat lines by 2025. However, this prestige traditional age student market is... more
What potential does public policy have to shape the progress towards post-secondary education goals in the US 21st Century?
A critical commentary on the literature
A critical commentary on the literature
Background/Context English language learners (ELLs) are the fastest growing segment of the K–12 student population in the United States, yet they encounter substantial problems entering higher education. The gap between ELLs and non-ELLs... more