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Research Brief Explores the Impact of Predominantly Black Institutions
A new research brief sponsored by the Penn Center for Minority Serving Institutions (CMSI) at the University of Pennsylvania aims to spark further research on how predominantly Black institutions (PBIs) evolve to accommodate the underrepresented groups they serve.
Innovation, quality outcomes must be top concerns for college boards
By Debra Humphreys
New Report: Ready to Succeed: Community College Transfer Students at Four-Year Institutions
Overall, the report found that community college students succeed at even the most selective four-year institutions, but some institutions continue to admit few of these students. Based on these results, the report provides several suggestions for four-year institutions hoping to recruit and support community college transfer students.
Income Verification for Federal Aid Hinders Low-Income Students
Colleges worry the federal student aid verification process singles out more low-income students and may be stopping them from receiving grants.
Answering the Retention Question
Research confirms that meeting the basic needs of students helps students get to the finish line.
Balancing Work and Learning: Implications for Low-Income Students
It's increasingly hard to work your way through college, especially for low-income students who face steep challenges when combining work and learning.
