Facing Identity Conflicts, Black Students Fall Behind
NPR addresses some of the identity issues that middle-class black and Latino teenagers face, thus resulting in lower overall performance and attendance than their Asian or white peers.
Latinos and Education: Explaining the Attainment Gap
Latino schooling in the U.S. has historically been characterized by high dropout rates and low college completion rates1. According to a national survey of 2,012 Latinos ages 16 and older by the Pew Hispanic Center, nearly three-quarters (74%) of all 16- to 25-year-old survey respondents cut their education short because of the need to support a family. read more »
Simplifying FAFSA increases college access
An Inside Higher Education article reports on the results of a study that helps low-income families apply for financial aid, testing the "idea that simplifying the process will make a big difference" in college access.
From the report abstract: read more »
Successfully addressing college readiness: Real students, real voices
Panel from Amy Beihl High School Governor Richardson’s Higher Education Summit October 2, 2009
Panelists include HS Director, senior class supervisor, UNM Dean of University College
AB is a charter school focused on service and scholarship. All AB grads have completed 2 college courses (CNM or UNM). All students also have service learning linked with this. Goal is to add relevancy to HS experience. 98% grads have gone on to further study. read more »
New Mexico's Electronic Student Management System — Carve your path
Joel Nudi, New Mexico Public Education Department
Suzan Reagan, Department of Workforce Solutions
Steve Oizumi, New Mexico Higher Education Department
October 1, 2009
Governor Richardson’s Higher Education Summit
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Student Services Learning Outcomes Assessment
Jill Carlson and other presenters San Juan College October 1, 2009 Governor Richardson’s Higher Education Summit
More info will be available here
Student services tend to focus on service, not learning. But we need to consider students more. Example: We can get students loans, but they need financial literacy skills to know what to do with the loan. SJC wanted to focus on learning, not satisfaction. Bresciani’s work has been pivotal. read more »
Bunker Hill instructor reports on teaching after midnight
Bunker Hill Community College scheduled classes for unconventional times this semester to see if they could fill classes in the middle of the night. Classes filled, and one of the instructors reports on how surprisingly normal they seem. From an article in Inside Higher Ed.
Sallie Mae report on "How America Saves for College"
Sallie Mae and Gallup recently reported on college savings. Key findings include (From the Sallie MAe website): read more »
Assorted links on H1N1 (Swine flu)
1. Newsweek lists 11 things you should know about the H1N1 vaccine.
2. Campuses prepare for swine flu, from Inside Higher Ed.
3. Guidance for institutes of higher education from the Departments of Health and Human Services and Education. read more »
Are social networks making students more narcissistic?
Is it narcissism or "a celebration of individuality"? USA TODAY discusses the results of a recent social networking survey administered to college students.
