Colleges and universities are encouraging early mental health screening and supporting the re-entry of students who take a medical leave of absence.
Topics: Completion
A push to bring adult learners back to complete their degrees
At a time when a strong labor market is enticing students to pause their studies and prioritize full-time employment, universities like Morgan State are finding ways to re-engage adult learners who have some credit but no degree.
39 million students have left college without earning a degree, report shows
A new report shows that 39 million Americans had left two- or four-year institutions without postsecondary credentials as of 2020, up 3 million from 2018.
College completion rates highest in recent years, report finds
The six-year completion rate for first-time students who started college in fall 2015 reached 62.2 percent, a record high, but experts caution that the numbers largely reflect pre-pandemic trends.
Why students leave college—and how to bring them back
A new survey explores why college students pause their education and highlights several tactics that could help re-engage learners who have some credits but no degree.
Graduation rates: Mismatch between 6-year stats and 4-year expectations
Ideally, students would avoid colleges and universities that graduate few students on time, but the government’s use of a six-year “success” rate complicates those assessments.
How one college uncovers student needs beyond the classroom
Amarillo College, known for its comprehensive approach to meeting students’ basic needs, says a simple questionnaire has provided crucial visibility and helped increase its graduation and transfer rate.
National initiative focuses on 15 practices to close higher ed equity gaps
The Moon Shot for Equity project seeks to close equity gaps in college completion by 2030 and recently welcomed two new regional cohorts committed to making improvements.
Higher ed leaders concerned about Hurricane Ida’s toll on students
Nearly a month after Hurricane Ida made landfall in Louisiana, several universities are still getting back on their feet and attempting to re-engage students.
Why state attainment goals may be slipping out of reach
Persistent racial disparities in college degree completion pose a significant threat to state attainment goals and local economies, further fueling states’ outreach to underrepresented students.
Charter schools staying hands-on longer to support students through college
As charter school networks mature, some are tracking and advising their graduates well beyond high school, hoping to increase college completion.
New online program at Morehouse offers path to degree for Black men with some credits
Prioritizing flexibility and affordability, a new online undergraduate program from Morehouse College seeks to broaden higher education access for the millions of Black men who have some college credit but no degree.