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Age, residence, employment level and family responsibilities are just a few characteristics that define a student as nontraditional, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. A 2015 study showed that 40% of the current undergraduate population at American colleges and universities are parents, caregivers, full-time employees, and retirees.
Is living with a gun owner associated with an increased risk of dying by suicide or homicide? New studies suggest that answer is yes. In a cohort study of millions of California residents, researchers found that the risk of dying by homicide doubled for people living with a handgun owner. Women had especially elevated risks of dying by homicide.
Complete College America (CCA), a national non-profit organization with the mission of raising postsecondary attainment in the U.S., has released a report titled, "Using a Measurement System to Strengthen Student Success Reforms" along with a companion workbook that provides step-by-step guidance and tools toward the effective and impactful use of data.
Research has repeatedly found that higher education programs in prisons reduce recidivism. And the higher a degree an incarcerated person earns, the less likely they are to re-offend, down to a 0% recidivism rate for those who have earned a master’s, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics.
Evaluation is the systematic collection and analysis of data needed to make decisions, a process in which most well-run programs engage from the outset.
Summarizes an environmental scan of existing plans for providing tuition-free or debt-free college education. The report examines the role of different stakeholders and highlights the implications and trade-offs to specific types of institutions and to the broader higher education landscape. Additionally, the report provides a set of recommendations and considerations for the future implementations of plans and systems.
Draws on a poll of higher education leaders in which they shared views on higher education attainment gaps. Although most higher education leaders agree that closing the gaps in higher education attainment is a bigger concern now than a year ago, nearly all also agree that college leaders can do more to close the gaps.
Presents a webinar session on the use of electronic cigarettes. Similar to other monthly webcasts, the session explored cutting-edge scientific evidence and potential impact of different interventions. The session also discussed recommendations for addressing challenges related to electronic cigarette use interventions and offered insight on the direction that should be followed in future research and practice.