This document summarizes the results of a housing survey conducted by the Princeton University Graduate Student Government. It finds that the university has historically provided significant housing assistance but that supply is limited. It identifies opportunities to expand housing resources and improve communication between students and the housing office. Recommendations include improving the off-campus housing website, developing a roommate matching platform, and having the housing office proactively contact students about housing status.
- Jerry Brown announced a pilot program between San Jose State University and Udacity to offer online college classes beginning that semester, funded by a donation to support hiring effective faculty and developing progressive and executive training courses.
- This online nursing program is for students with a bachelor's degree in another field who want to become registered nurses. It typically takes 1-2 years to complete and students earn a master's degree upon graduation.
- A study of an online circuits course at San Jose State that supplemented materials from an MIT MOOC found completion rates rose from 59% to 91%, showing online and blended learning can have completion and satisfaction rates equal to or slightly higher than face-to-face alone.
- After over
This document summarizes STEM initiatives at Bowie State University and Coppin State University. At Bowie State, programs provide financial and research support to underrepresented students in STEM fields, implement cancer biology curriculum, and provide educational experiences in science, math, and engineering for middle and high school students. At Coppin State, programs offer financial support and research opportunities for STEM students and faculty, provide introductory STEM courses and stipends for students in a summer bridge program, and facilitate tutoring to increase retention in STEM disciplines through structured group sessions. Both universities also host seminar series and partner with other institutions like NIH and Johns Hopkins to broaden scientific exposure for their students.
Measurement Memo Re: Measuring the Impact of Student Diversity Programandrejohnson034
This is a Measurement Memo that I developed for graduate course PAD 745 (Program Development and Evaluation). Addressed to the NYC Department of Education, it details baselines and benchmarks to measure my imaginary non-profit, Advocates for Student Diversity in Specialized High Schools (ASDSHS) against.
The organization was seeking funding from the NYC DOE in order to carry out its mission of expanding public and legislative support for the use of a holistic admissions approach in the city's specialized high school admissions process.
1) The document discusses the relationship between governments and citizens in a democratic society, specifically regarding the flow of information.
2) It argues that an unfettered flow of freely available electronic information accessible to every citizen could form the backbone of future democracy by allowing for better evaluation of the government and participation in the political process.
3) However, it also acknowledges challenges in managing, storing, and providing secure access to large amounts of electronic information.
Shona Borevitz has over 15 years of experience in fundraising event planning and management. She has raised over $1 million for AIDS Walk New York and over $5 million as the Event Director. She excels in cultivating major donors, securing corporate sponsorships, developing fundraising strategies, and planning large-scale events. Borevitz is adept at managing teams, budgets, and logistics for multi-million dollar campaigns.
Harnessing the Mobile Workforce in the WorkplaceMary Seale
This document discusses harnessing the mobile workforce by measuring how employees use flexible workspaces. It recommends collecting data from employee badge swipes, observations, and surveys to understand workspace usage patterns. The data shows differences in workspace preferences between employees who telework locally, remotely, or not at all. Understanding these group-specific preferences can provide insights to help design effective flexible work policies and spaces that meet employees' needs.
This document is a record of achievement from NZQA (New Zealand Qualifications Authority) for Moni, Pulemata Mark. It lists the qualifications and standards he has achieved, including a National Certificate in Solid Wood Manufacturing (Level 3) in Pole, Post and Pile Operations achieved on February 26, 2013. It provides details of 28 individual standards he has achieved across areas like driving, lifting equipment, occupational health and safety, and solid wood manufacturing. The record notes that some standards may have been achieved with merit or excellence.
Drowning in Big Data: what's your data saying?Mary Seale
We’re in the big data decade. Between wearables, occupancy sensors, purchase tracking, social media posts and even your cellphone GPS signals- what isn’t being collected and counted? But with so much data finding its way from and to so many mediums, there’s a lot of data chatter. Where are the truly compelling stories and end user experiences?
- Jerry Brown announced a pilot program between San Jose State University and Udacity to offer online college classes beginning that semester, funded by a donation to support hiring effective faculty and developing progressive and executive training courses.
- This online nursing program is for students with a bachelor's degree in another field who want to become registered nurses. It typically takes 1-2 years to complete and students earn a master's degree upon graduation.
- A study of an online circuits course at San Jose State that supplemented materials from an MIT MOOC found completion rates rose from 59% to 91%, showing online and blended learning can have completion and satisfaction rates equal to or slightly higher than face-to-face alone.
- After over
This document summarizes STEM initiatives at Bowie State University and Coppin State University. At Bowie State, programs provide financial and research support to underrepresented students in STEM fields, implement cancer biology curriculum, and provide educational experiences in science, math, and engineering for middle and high school students. At Coppin State, programs offer financial support and research opportunities for STEM students and faculty, provide introductory STEM courses and stipends for students in a summer bridge program, and facilitate tutoring to increase retention in STEM disciplines through structured group sessions. Both universities also host seminar series and partner with other institutions like NIH and Johns Hopkins to broaden scientific exposure for their students.
Measurement Memo Re: Measuring the Impact of Student Diversity Programandrejohnson034
This is a Measurement Memo that I developed for graduate course PAD 745 (Program Development and Evaluation). Addressed to the NYC Department of Education, it details baselines and benchmarks to measure my imaginary non-profit, Advocates for Student Diversity in Specialized High Schools (ASDSHS) against.
The organization was seeking funding from the NYC DOE in order to carry out its mission of expanding public and legislative support for the use of a holistic admissions approach in the city's specialized high school admissions process.
1) The document discusses the relationship between governments and citizens in a democratic society, specifically regarding the flow of information.
2) It argues that an unfettered flow of freely available electronic information accessible to every citizen could form the backbone of future democracy by allowing for better evaluation of the government and participation in the political process.
3) However, it also acknowledges challenges in managing, storing, and providing secure access to large amounts of electronic information.
Shona Borevitz has over 15 years of experience in fundraising event planning and management. She has raised over $1 million for AIDS Walk New York and over $5 million as the Event Director. She excels in cultivating major donors, securing corporate sponsorships, developing fundraising strategies, and planning large-scale events. Borevitz is adept at managing teams, budgets, and logistics for multi-million dollar campaigns.
Harnessing the Mobile Workforce in the WorkplaceMary Seale
This document discusses harnessing the mobile workforce by measuring how employees use flexible workspaces. It recommends collecting data from employee badge swipes, observations, and surveys to understand workspace usage patterns. The data shows differences in workspace preferences between employees who telework locally, remotely, or not at all. Understanding these group-specific preferences can provide insights to help design effective flexible work policies and spaces that meet employees' needs.
This document is a record of achievement from NZQA (New Zealand Qualifications Authority) for Moni, Pulemata Mark. It lists the qualifications and standards he has achieved, including a National Certificate in Solid Wood Manufacturing (Level 3) in Pole, Post and Pile Operations achieved on February 26, 2013. It provides details of 28 individual standards he has achieved across areas like driving, lifting equipment, occupational health and safety, and solid wood manufacturing. The record notes that some standards may have been achieved with merit or excellence.
Drowning in Big Data: what's your data saying?Mary Seale
We’re in the big data decade. Between wearables, occupancy sensors, purchase tracking, social media posts and even your cellphone GPS signals- what isn’t being collected and counted? But with so much data finding its way from and to so many mediums, there’s a lot of data chatter. Where are the truly compelling stories and end user experiences?
Pacific Coast krill, or euphausiids, play an important ecological role in the California Current system as a food source for whales, fish, birds and other marine life. The document discusses two dominant krill species, Euphausia pacifica and Thysanoessa spinifera, and proposes prohibiting krill fishing in U.S. West Coast waters to protect krill populations and the predators that depend on them, given increasing interest in krill fisheries for aquaculture, supplements and other products. While little is known about krill populations, management is needed now to prevent overfishing should krill harvesting begin in the future.
This document is an invitation to an event on July 25th from 12:00 to 2:00 PM at 6802 Northstar Circle in Castle Pines, Colorado. The event will feature wood fired pizza, Italian ice cream, wine tasting, face painting, music and local treats. Attendees can mingle with neighbors and discover the top 10 reasons to love Castle Pines Village, which includes a natural setting, golfing, neighbors, wildlife, schools and amenities. RSVPs are required for the event through the provided website.
This document describes research conducted by Susan Smith and Rand Rasmussen of the NMFS Southwest Fisheries Science Center to identify Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) for several pelagic shark species within the U.S. West Coast Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The researchers analyzed catch data from fisheries observers and logbooks to determine habitat use and boundaries for common thresher, pelagic thresher, bigeye thresher, shortfin mako, blue, and white sharks. They found that habitat ranges from inshore waters to over 1,000 fathoms deep and extends from Mexico to Washington, with some variability between life stages and species.
Premium and specialty foods are growing in popularity, with U.S. sales rising to $59 billion in 2007 and projected to reach $96 billion in the next five years. This growth is driven by trends like consumers seeking everyday indulgence through premium ingredients that provide unique flavors and stories. Premium ingredients include heritage grains, heirloom produce, varietal honeys and chocolates from specific origins, artisanal products, and innovative flavor combinations using spices and exotic fruits. Incorporating these ingredients allows products to meet consumer demands for quality, intrigue, and differentiated eating experiences.
This document outlines one person's career goals, which include: serving in the military, graduating college with above a 3.0 GPA, interning and working at small companies, starting a family, building a portfolio, creating a website and blog, working at a big animation company like Pixar or DreamWorks, moving up to a head position, retiring and teaching the new generation. It also references interests in anime, drawing, and past jobs. The overall goal is to have a career in the animation industry.
A fairy tale about a princess named Aurora who is cursed by an evil witch Malefica to prick her finger on a spinning wheel and fall into a deep sleep for 100 years. The curse comes true and the entire kingdom falls asleep. After 100 years, a prince comes upon the sleeping kingdom, finds Aurora in the tower, and awakens her with a kiss, breaking the curse. They get married and live happily ever after.
This short document promotes creating presentations using Haiku Deck, an online presentation tool. It encourages the reader to get started making their own Haiku Deck presentation and sharing it on SlideShare. In just one sentence, it pitches the idea of using Haiku Deck to easily create engaging presentations.
This short document contains 4 photos by different photographers and suggests that the viewer may be inspired to create their own presentation using Haiku Deck on SlideShare. It showcases images while promoting the creation of visual presentations on the Haiku Deck and SlideShare platforms.
Side effects often lead to the donors stopping taking the supplements, which in turn means that they can only donate blood perhaps once or twice a year instead of normally three times.
A neuroscience approach_to_managing_athletes_with_low_back_pain_puentedura_ph...Satoshi Kajiyama
This document discusses a neuroscience-informed biopsychosocial approach to managing low back pain in athletes. It begins by describing the traditional biomedical model used to treat athlete back pain, focusing on identifying pathology and correcting biomechanics. However, research shows this approach often fails to explain persistent pain. The document then proposes a biopsychosocial model incorporating knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics, tissue pathology, pain mechanisms, and how the nervous system processes injury and pain. It describes moving beyond a solely biological understanding to address psychological and social factors. Finally, it discusses components of a biopsychosocial approach including the brain's representation of injury and how the nervous system's sensitivity can develop centrally over time independent
Accommodation For Students research report into how students choose accommodation. Includes the primary decision-making factors, the impact of culture and norms and the main considerations when selecting PBSA.
The Honors Program at Clarion University underwent changes over the summer, including relocating its office to a new location in Becht Hall. This has provided benefits like being in a more central location to better inform prospective students. The program has also seen growth, with one of its largest freshman classes ever of over 60 students. Additionally, there are new student leaders in the program, and the changes are hoped to bring more organization and efficiency to benefit the program for years to come.
Converge 2014: Online College Students: Implications for Marketing and Recrui...Converge Consulting
Online College Students 2014: Implications for Marketing and Recruitment
CAROL ASLANIAN & SCOTT JEFFE
Who goes to school online? Why? What do they want and need? Answering these questions could help you grow your online programs by better targeting your marketing and increasing conversions. This session will present key findings from a new national report, conducted by Aslanian Market Research and The Learning House, Inc.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
What today’s “typical” online college students look like, and the major ways in which they are both different and similar to traditional students
What are the most powerful marketing messages to reach this audience
What are the most popular online subject areas and degree programs
Free executive summary of the Chronicle of Higher Education's report titled "The College of 2020: Students," as downloaded from http://etcjournal.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/thecollegeof2020.pdf
The document discusses ways that universities can provide better value for money based on a survey of current and recent students. Key findings include:
- Four in 10 students said university fees don't represent value for money. More contact time with lecturers and better employment outcomes after graduation would improve perceptions of value.
- Over two thirds of students felt including required textbooks as part of course fees would represent better value. Nearly half thought a provided tablet device at the start would also improve value.
- Case study of Middlesex University providing free digital textbooks through a partnership with Kortext, saving students an estimated £450 each over a three year degree.
This document discusses trends in higher education and predictions for the year 2020, with a focus on the increasing impact of adult and mobile learners. It notes that adult learners over age 25 will see the largest enrollment increases and will need flexible scheduling, advising, and payment options. Online learning enrollment is also growing rapidly due to demands from digital native students and adult learners' needs for convenience. The document advocates for colleges to adapt programs and services to better serve these student groups in 2020 through strategies like continuous enrollment, year-round programming, and competency-based education delivered through hybrid instructional models.
Carolina Housing is facing declining occupancy rates as more students choose to live off-campus. While Carolina Housing has made improvements like renovating dorms and creating single rooms, students are still drawn to cheaper rent, closer proximity to Franklin Street, and the independence of living off-campus. Carolina Housing needs to better communicate its initiatives to students and address major factors like cost and parking availability in order to increase its competitiveness against off-campus housing options.
Virtual and Augmented Reality: The Uses of New Technologies in the Recruitmen...David Compton
This document discusses how virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies can be used in college recruitment. Traditional campus visits are still important for students to experience a school, but VR and AR allow prospective students to virtually tour a campus if an in-person visit is not possible. These technologies can show students what the campus and facilities look like, as well as future building plans. While the upfront costs of VR equipment can be high, prices are decreasing and many schools have seen increased enrollment after implementing virtual tours. As the current generation of students spends much of their time on mobile devices, embracing new technologies may help colleges connect better with prospective students during the recruitment process.
Pacific Coast krill, or euphausiids, play an important ecological role in the California Current system as a food source for whales, fish, birds and other marine life. The document discusses two dominant krill species, Euphausia pacifica and Thysanoessa spinifera, and proposes prohibiting krill fishing in U.S. West Coast waters to protect krill populations and the predators that depend on them, given increasing interest in krill fisheries for aquaculture, supplements and other products. While little is known about krill populations, management is needed now to prevent overfishing should krill harvesting begin in the future.
This document is an invitation to an event on July 25th from 12:00 to 2:00 PM at 6802 Northstar Circle in Castle Pines, Colorado. The event will feature wood fired pizza, Italian ice cream, wine tasting, face painting, music and local treats. Attendees can mingle with neighbors and discover the top 10 reasons to love Castle Pines Village, which includes a natural setting, golfing, neighbors, wildlife, schools and amenities. RSVPs are required for the event through the provided website.
This document describes research conducted by Susan Smith and Rand Rasmussen of the NMFS Southwest Fisheries Science Center to identify Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) for several pelagic shark species within the U.S. West Coast Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The researchers analyzed catch data from fisheries observers and logbooks to determine habitat use and boundaries for common thresher, pelagic thresher, bigeye thresher, shortfin mako, blue, and white sharks. They found that habitat ranges from inshore waters to over 1,000 fathoms deep and extends from Mexico to Washington, with some variability between life stages and species.
Premium and specialty foods are growing in popularity, with U.S. sales rising to $59 billion in 2007 and projected to reach $96 billion in the next five years. This growth is driven by trends like consumers seeking everyday indulgence through premium ingredients that provide unique flavors and stories. Premium ingredients include heritage grains, heirloom produce, varietal honeys and chocolates from specific origins, artisanal products, and innovative flavor combinations using spices and exotic fruits. Incorporating these ingredients allows products to meet consumer demands for quality, intrigue, and differentiated eating experiences.
This document outlines one person's career goals, which include: serving in the military, graduating college with above a 3.0 GPA, interning and working at small companies, starting a family, building a portfolio, creating a website and blog, working at a big animation company like Pixar or DreamWorks, moving up to a head position, retiring and teaching the new generation. It also references interests in anime, drawing, and past jobs. The overall goal is to have a career in the animation industry.
A fairy tale about a princess named Aurora who is cursed by an evil witch Malefica to prick her finger on a spinning wheel and fall into a deep sleep for 100 years. The curse comes true and the entire kingdom falls asleep. After 100 years, a prince comes upon the sleeping kingdom, finds Aurora in the tower, and awakens her with a kiss, breaking the curse. They get married and live happily ever after.
This short document promotes creating presentations using Haiku Deck, an online presentation tool. It encourages the reader to get started making their own Haiku Deck presentation and sharing it on SlideShare. In just one sentence, it pitches the idea of using Haiku Deck to easily create engaging presentations.
This short document contains 4 photos by different photographers and suggests that the viewer may be inspired to create their own presentation using Haiku Deck on SlideShare. It showcases images while promoting the creation of visual presentations on the Haiku Deck and SlideShare platforms.
Side effects often lead to the donors stopping taking the supplements, which in turn means that they can only donate blood perhaps once or twice a year instead of normally three times.
A neuroscience approach_to_managing_athletes_with_low_back_pain_puentedura_ph...Satoshi Kajiyama
This document discusses a neuroscience-informed biopsychosocial approach to managing low back pain in athletes. It begins by describing the traditional biomedical model used to treat athlete back pain, focusing on identifying pathology and correcting biomechanics. However, research shows this approach often fails to explain persistent pain. The document then proposes a biopsychosocial model incorporating knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics, tissue pathology, pain mechanisms, and how the nervous system processes injury and pain. It describes moving beyond a solely biological understanding to address psychological and social factors. Finally, it discusses components of a biopsychosocial approach including the brain's representation of injury and how the nervous system's sensitivity can develop centrally over time independent
Accommodation For Students research report into how students choose accommodation. Includes the primary decision-making factors, the impact of culture and norms and the main considerations when selecting PBSA.
The Honors Program at Clarion University underwent changes over the summer, including relocating its office to a new location in Becht Hall. This has provided benefits like being in a more central location to better inform prospective students. The program has also seen growth, with one of its largest freshman classes ever of over 60 students. Additionally, there are new student leaders in the program, and the changes are hoped to bring more organization and efficiency to benefit the program for years to come.
Converge 2014: Online College Students: Implications for Marketing and Recrui...Converge Consulting
Online College Students 2014: Implications for Marketing and Recruitment
CAROL ASLANIAN & SCOTT JEFFE
Who goes to school online? Why? What do they want and need? Answering these questions could help you grow your online programs by better targeting your marketing and increasing conversions. This session will present key findings from a new national report, conducted by Aslanian Market Research and The Learning House, Inc.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
What today’s “typical” online college students look like, and the major ways in which they are both different and similar to traditional students
What are the most powerful marketing messages to reach this audience
What are the most popular online subject areas and degree programs
Free executive summary of the Chronicle of Higher Education's report titled "The College of 2020: Students," as downloaded from http://etcjournal.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/thecollegeof2020.pdf
The document discusses ways that universities can provide better value for money based on a survey of current and recent students. Key findings include:
- Four in 10 students said university fees don't represent value for money. More contact time with lecturers and better employment outcomes after graduation would improve perceptions of value.
- Over two thirds of students felt including required textbooks as part of course fees would represent better value. Nearly half thought a provided tablet device at the start would also improve value.
- Case study of Middlesex University providing free digital textbooks through a partnership with Kortext, saving students an estimated £450 each over a three year degree.
This document discusses trends in higher education and predictions for the year 2020, with a focus on the increasing impact of adult and mobile learners. It notes that adult learners over age 25 will see the largest enrollment increases and will need flexible scheduling, advising, and payment options. Online learning enrollment is also growing rapidly due to demands from digital native students and adult learners' needs for convenience. The document advocates for colleges to adapt programs and services to better serve these student groups in 2020 through strategies like continuous enrollment, year-round programming, and competency-based education delivered through hybrid instructional models.
Carolina Housing is facing declining occupancy rates as more students choose to live off-campus. While Carolina Housing has made improvements like renovating dorms and creating single rooms, students are still drawn to cheaper rent, closer proximity to Franklin Street, and the independence of living off-campus. Carolina Housing needs to better communicate its initiatives to students and address major factors like cost and parking availability in order to increase its competitiveness against off-campus housing options.
Virtual and Augmented Reality: The Uses of New Technologies in the Recruitmen...David Compton
This document discusses how virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies can be used in college recruitment. Traditional campus visits are still important for students to experience a school, but VR and AR allow prospective students to virtually tour a campus if an in-person visit is not possible. These technologies can show students what the campus and facilities look like, as well as future building plans. While the upfront costs of VR equipment can be high, prices are decreasing and many schools have seen increased enrollment after implementing virtual tours. As the current generation of students spends much of their time on mobile devices, embracing new technologies may help colleges connect better with prospective students during the recruitment process.
This document summarizes a research study that explored effective communication strategies for engaging cross-generational alumni of private colleges. The study aimed to identify differences in preferred communication methods, frequency of contact, and effectiveness of communications for Millennial, Gen X, Baby Boomer, and Silent Generation alumni. A literature review found that colleges commonly use social media like Facebook and LinkedIn to engage alumni in a cost-effective way. However, communication preferences and levels of engagement differ between generations. The study sought to understand these generational differences to help private colleges improve their alumni outreach strategies.
An Approach To An Online EdD In Community College Leadership ProgramSteven Wallach
This document discusses strategies for an effective online EdD in Community College Leadership program. It begins by outlining the benefits of online programs, such as increased access and diversity among students. It then describes key strategies for the program, including using a cohort model to promote connection and support among students, designing a practical curriculum with a balance of synchronous and asynchronous activities, and incorporating mentors. The overall goal is to create an engaging virtual learning environment for working professionals seeking a doctorate.
Is Online Education Effective for College StudentsDavid Compton
This document discusses the effectiveness of online education compared to traditional in-person education. It notes that online enrollment has grown significantly in recent years due to increased flexibility. However, critics argue that online students often underperform and have poorer outcomes, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds. The document also discusses factors that influence online student success and challenges, such as lack of interaction with instructors, poor time management, and technology issues. While some studies show lower online completion rates, others find no difference in performance between online and in-person students. The document concludes that both formats can be effective depending on the individual student and quality of instruction.
The document provides summaries of several research reports and publications from ACT, including:
1) A report examining a more holistic view of college and career readiness that focuses on both core academics and noncognitive skills.
2) A review of the 2014 graduating class in the context of STEM fields to determine student interest and readiness in math and science.
3) A highlight of the college and career readiness of the 2014 ACT-tested graduating class, which is updated annually.
4) A report identifying the enrollment status and migration patterns of 2013 ACT-tested graduates attending two-year and four-year colleges.
The document discusses whether a university education leads to better job prospects and quality of life. It notes that while a degree has traditionally been viewed as important for success, there are some notes of caution:
- While graduates on average earn more over their lifetime, the types of degrees and universities matter, and past performance does not guarantee future outcomes.
- Increasing graduate numbers could lead to oversupply in some fields or time periods, as seen in countries like South Korea.
- Digital Taylorism has standardized some white-collar jobs, allowing them to be done by lower-paid workers overseas or in emerging economies.
- This globalization of skills has weakened the link between education level and earnings potential for many
The Departments of Resident Life, Residential Facilities, and Fraternity and Sorority Life and the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs retained Brailsford & Dunlavey, LLC to conduct a student housing market analysis.
The study demonstrates how changes in the off-campus housing market impact UMD’s housing, quantifies unmet demand for on-campus housing, and recommends housing concepts that help advance the University’s mission.
Student Veterans of America: A Review of Veteran Achievement in Higher EducationDana Jarvis
At the Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) Veteran Services, we strive to engage the lastest research to empower our student veterans...
"Accurate data on the postsecondary academic outcomes of today’s generation of student veterans have been difficult to find. Inconsistent methods of collecting such information has led to confusion about the completion rates of student veterans in higher education, and without
strong, empirical data, the uncertainty will persist.
The Million Records Project was envisioned, planned, and implemented by Student Veterans of America to address these gaps in knowledge and, with additional research,
ultimately determine best practices and policies that promote student veteran success. The result of a public-private partnership among Student Veterans of America, the National Student Clearinghouse, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the Million Records Project
explores the postsecondary academic outcomes of nearly 1 million student veterans who initially used Montgomery and Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits between 2002 and 2010. The outcomes explored in the first phase of the project include student veteran postsecondary completion rates,
time-to-completion, level of education, and degree fields..." (from the Executive Summary of the "Review").
Higher Education Student Retention and Achievement InfographicChief Optimist
With a shrinking candidate pool, colleges and universities are feeling the heat. Recruiting the right students and keeping them on a path to a bachelor’s degree is easier said than done these days. From recruitment to responding to current tech requirements, keeping students engaged and focused until graduation is a campus-wide effort.
The document summarizes an article that argues against the idea that too many Americans are going to college. It notes that while the debate used to be about whether students should go to college or career, now 70% of high school graduates go to college. Experts have long predicted this would flood the market with college graduates, but the opposite has occurred - employers increasingly hire and pay more to college graduates. While some students face challenges, a college degree remains the best insurance against economic difficulties. The authors argue schools must help underperforming students and guide all students to make smart choices about college options.
This paper examines factors that affect four-year graduation rates at public colleges and universities in the United States. The author uses econometric modeling and regression analysis on data from 199 randomly selected public institutions. Key findings from the study suggest higher freshman retention rates, average financial aid amounts, smaller class sizes, in-state tuition costs, and average incoming GPA positively impact graduation rates, while higher male percentages, urban locations, and Hispanic percentages have negative effects. Percentages of Greek life members did not significantly impact rates.
College Pricing Decisions in the Era of COVID-19Grant De Roo
This research explores students' and parents' preferences for in-person vs. online learning as well as their willingness-to-pay for each learning format. This information is critical for colleges and universities approaching a semester in which some institutions could offer only online instruction for the first time in their history. The findings provide valuable information for institutional planning, budgeting, and decision-making.
Overcoming Fear of Student Debt in Enrollment Decisions during Tough Economic...Ardeo Education Solutions
How Huntington University joined LRAP Association in a revenue-generating partnership that furthered the university's mission and fought enrollment decline. - G. Blair Dowden, Ed.D., President Emeritus, Huntington University
Overcoming Fear of Student Debt in Enrollment Decisions during Tough Economic...
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Princeton University has long provided exceptional housing assistance to its graduate stu-
dents. However, 2012 marks the beginning of a several-year stretch of a more limited supply
of graduate housing. To research the needs and concerns of graduate students to this hous-
ing shortage, the Princeton University Graduate Student Government (GSG) developed the
Graduate Student Housing Survey in May. The data from this survey provides the basis of
the recommendations we offer here.
A total of 654 graduate students completed the housing survey. All years were represented,
with first- and second-year students accounting for about half of respondents; the majority
of respondents lived in University housing for the 2011-2012 term. The attached appendix
includes a full breakdown of survey respondents.
Based on data in the appendix and on confidential responses provided to the GSG, we
identify three opportunities for improvement in graduate student housing:
1. Expanding existing resources to help students find off-campus housing;
2. Supplementing the inventory of off-campus housing, possibly through block-leasing and
shuttle service; and
3. Improving communication between the housing office and students, with frequent and
personalized e-mails before and during the housing draw.
We look forward to working with the administration to further assess student needs and help
develop solutions.
Off-Campus Housing Website and Resources
The GSG survey asked students living or moving off-campus which services they used to
search for housing, listing the Off-Campus Housing Website, TigerTrade, Craigslist, pro-
fessional realtor/services, friends/contacts, social media, and newspaper ads. Students were
also asked to rate the usefulness of the services they used on a sliding scale. For those students
currently living off-campus, the Off-Campus Housing Website (58%), Craigslist (54%), and
friends/contacts (48%) were most popular, with both Craigslist and friends/contacts rated as
significantly more useful than the Off-Campus Housing Website (see Appendix for details).
Students moving off-campus had similar responses, with most using friends/contacts (80%),
Off-Campus Housing Website (75%), Craigslist (75%), and Tiger Trade (60%). Once again,
Craigslist and friends/contacts were rated as significantly more useful than the Off-Campus
Housing Website.
While the Off-Campus Website is an important and heavily-used resource for graduate stu-
1
2. dents seeking—and finding—off-campus housing, it has room for improvement. The website
could integrate data from sites like Padmapper.com, which indexes apartment listings from
Craigslist, Apartments.com, Rent.com, and others, places them on a map, and provides
automatic e-mail notification of new listings matching search criteria. By using Padmap-
per’s listings and search tools to supplement its own, the Off-Campus Housing Website
could providing immediate e-mail notifications of all options that match a student’s needs
in geography, unit type, and price.
The GSG survey found friends and contacts to be especially helpful in finding housing, and
saw strong enthusiasm for University-sponsored off-campus housing roommate resources.
Over half of the respondents seeking Fall 2012 housing expressed interest in a roommate
list post/forum. With a centralized, University-supported platform, students could connect
with their peers seeking housing and roommates. Subforum topics within this platform could
include requests or searches for roommates, sublets, open apartments, or carpool groups.
By living off-campus and commuting together, graduate students can ease the strain on
University parking spaces. The end benefit to students is an established, centralized location
where they can organize their own solutions to housing and transportation, supplementing
the existing services offered by the Off-Campus Housing Office.
Off-Campus Housing Options
In recent years, Princeton has provided an extraordinary amount of housing for gradu-
ate students, allowing nearly two-thirds of the graduate student population to live within
walking distance of campus. Princeton’s TigerTransit shuttle service also provides reliable
transportation to campus and to nearby shopping centers. The present graduate housing
options are extremely convenient and affordable and we continue to be grateful for such a
well-maintained service. However, as anecdotes indicate, and our recent housing survey sup-
ports, it is extremely difficult for a student to replicate these services off-campus, even at a
significantly higher price. Graduate student survey respondents living off-campus currently
pay an average monthly rent of $900, and 43% of them regularly drive to campus. As the
University expands, these numbers will rise. Thirty-seven percent of respondents indicated
that their off-campus rent is increasing this year, by an average of just over $100.
Princeton University housing provides a wonderful sense of community and peace of mind.
Our survey respondents indicated that its convenience to campus is even more important
than its price—for someone who needs to tend their experiments well into the night, nearby
housing is extremely valuable. More than one-third of survey respondents do not have a car,
a luxury on-campus that becomes a necessity off-campus. The increasing number of cars will
stretch both graduate student budgets, with total ownership costs of at least $3000/year, and
Princeton University parking spaces. This is also a problem with post-doctoral researchers
and other staff, who enter the same housing market and park in the same University lots.
We urge the University to consider the problem of graduate student and staff housing and
parking together. We believe that, with a relatively small investment of money and ef-
fort, Princeton can help recreate a sense of community in off-campus neighborhoods, by (1)
providing convenient transportation to campus; and (2) negotiating apartment rates and
providing guaranteed rental approval for graduate students and staff. More than five-sixths
of our survey respondents indicated that they would consider living in a nearby township if
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3. Princeton were to provide an affordable and convenient shuttle option.
Communication with the Housing Office
In the GSG’s capacity as the liaison between the graduate student body and the University
administration, students voice concerns or displeasures through our organization. Among
the most frequent complaint from students is the lack of communication from the University
housing office; with the Spring 2012 housing situation, this gap in communication has taken
on new meaning for some students. As revealed through the closed- and open-ended responses
to the housing survey, students were surprised by the results of the housing draw, feeling
underinformed throughout. Students were often unaware that fewer housing units would be
available, did not know that their room draw applications were incomplete, or waited for an
e-mail giving their room draw results.
Many students were also frustrated by a lack of responsiveness by the housing office to
their requests and questions. Over one-third of survey respondents who reached out the to
housing office waited more than a week for a response. Proactive, personalized e-mails about
students’ status could have greatly reduced the load of questions and made it easier to keep
up. We also note that the housing office was operating without a director, and that under
James Poole, it has been far more responsive.
Based on the survey results, the GSG recommends the housing office adopt a communica-
tion strategy with a dual focus. First, the housing office should proactively send personalized
e-mails to students before and during the housing draw. These e-mails would provide infor-
mation on the supply of housing, a student’s likelihood of success based on previous draws,
and his or her current status. With a lower volume of individual student questions, the
housing office could commit to answering each inquiry within three days.
Conclusions
Princeton University has long provided an exceptional level of housing support, compensat-
ing for a very limited off-campus housing market. The replacement of both Hibben-Magie
and Butler Tract with the new Lakeside development will continue to provide excellent hous-
ing, but to a smaller fraction of the graduate student body. More students will need to find
their own housing; they will live farther from campus and most will drive to their labs and
classrooms. We look forward to working with the housing office and University administra-
tion to provide these students with more tools to find housing, more places to live and ways
to get to campus, and prompt, detailed communication from the housing office.
Sincerely,
The GSG Executive Committee
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