Low college graduation rates are a grave concern to educators, parents, and students around the country. As former Chronicle of Higher Education editor Jeff Selingo told The New York Times recently, “Only slightly more than 50 percent of American students…
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“Imagine anyone being able to take a Physics class with Richard Feynman! That’s what I think would be possible with these new MOOCs!” This is the comment I overheard last week as I sat enjoying clam chowder on a typically…
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Last week I attended a frustrating meeting about whether or not college students should be required to take a first-year college preparation course. Each one of us in a room full of over 50 college instructors had extensive experience struggling…
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One of my students recently told me that he only wanted to take one class per semester, because he did not want to take out student loans. I told him that while it was admirable that he wanted to put…
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Selecting a major is rarely a linear process. Many students don’t know their strengths, weaknesses, or even interests by the time classes begin, let alone their long-term job prospects. So what if the government wanted to help out with the…
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For tips on landing an athletic scholarship to securing a grant for STEM study, here’s some comprehensive financial aid info for the 99%.
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Higher ed institutions are increasing their efforts to seek out high-achieving, low-income students, but barriers still exist.
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Students need to understand netiquette for their studies, business life, and their personal relationships.
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