Institute for Higher Education Policy

When colleges use algorithms to predict student success, these models influence decisions about recruitment, admissions, and which students receive additional resources. A new report reveals these algorithms may be biased against Black and Latinx students. In light of these findings, how can higher education embrace this technology while promoting equitable outcomes for students? Data literacy, racial consciousness, and transparency can help, according to one of the report’s authors and IHEP Board Member Dr. Denisa Gandara from the The University of Texas at Austin. Read our Q&A with Dr. Gándara to learn how these tools can be used to promote more equitable outcomes ➡ https://lnkd.in/guMkgGM7 #PredictiveAlgorithms #HigherEd #StudentSuccess 

When students feel like they belong, their well-being improves. They also perform better academically. ICYMI, this report from Institute for Higher Education Policy shows just how effective belonging interventions can be: https://lnkd.in/eZAx_Zcr

Attending to student experience and belonging in and out of the classroom helps all students, particularly those from historically marginalized backgrounds, overcome challenges, achieve academic success, and complete degrees. More from Institute for Higher Education Policy about the importance of student experience & belonging in higher ed: https://lnkd.in/gSQWidxY

We are thrilled to welcome Vallery Valle to our team as a Research Intern! Vallery is a master's student in the Higher Education Leadership program at the University of Texas at Austin and will be supporting qualitative research projects on college admissions and attainment. Welcome, Vallery! https://lnkd.in/gU4xc6RW #HigherEd #Research #Intern

Meet Sandra Barone – her team at Trellis Strategies analyzed the connection between students' financial well-being during college and future economic returns. Using data from the Equitable Value Explorer, this research revealed that a ten-percentage-point decrease in the number of students experiencing financial instability during college was correlated with higher economic returns, especially at four-year public schools. Hear from Sandra and other field-based researchers at our upcoming our webinar ➡ https://lnkd.in/gbN-cVaz #Webinar #HigherEd #StudentOutcomes 

Join Sandra Barone as she shares her insights as part of an expert panel in the upcoming webinar, “Elevating Equitable Value: Investigating Economic Outcomes of Postsecondary Education. Hosted by the Institute for Higher Education Policy and Trellis Strategies, this discussion will take place on September 18th at 1:00PM (CT). Secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/g9uF33Cd Also, check out our recent report, “Just out of Reach: How Student Financial Well-Being Impacts the Realization of Economic Returns on Postsecondary Education.” The study combines results from the Trellis Student Financial Wellness Survey (SFWS) with the Institute for Higher Education Policy’s Postsecondary Value Framework to determine how the financial well-being of an institution’s students is related to the institution’s ability to meet the minimum economic return or T0 threshold. Download today: https://lnkd.in/geiWZpdJ

Native children are significantly less likely to have access to the internet in their homes. This digital divide creates barriers to collecting accurate data on Native students. For example, many colleges require students to upload Tribal enrollment documentation digitally, presenting challenges for students without internet access. Learn how researchers and policymakers can improve data collection for American Indian and Alaska Native students in higher education: https://lnkd.in/eYHKp_HK #HigherEd #NativeStudents #DigitalDivide 

Meet Angela Boatman – she co-authored a Boston College report on rural-serving institutions’ (RSI) earnings outcomes, compared to their urban and suburban counterparts. The analysis reveals that while median earnings are slightly lower for students attending a #RSI, these institutions also tend to be more affordable. After factoring in college costs, the majority provide students with a minimum economic return. Register for our webinar to learn how to conduct your own research using data from the Equitable Value Explorer ➡ https://lnkd.in/gbN-cVaz #Webinar #HigherEd #RuralEducation 

Passionate about racial and economic justice in education? We are #hiring an Operations Manager to provide essential logistical, administrative, and IT support to our team.   Learn more and apply today: https://lnkd.in/gREsSYbb #JobOpportunity #HigherEd #EducationalEquity 

New research from IHEP highlights the critical role of belonging and student experience in helping students succeed and persist in college. Policymakers also have a role to play in scaling and evaluating these critical interventions. Our Vice President of Research and Policy Diane Cheng shares insights and practical recommendations for institutions looking to foster a more inclusive and supportive campus environment. Read more from Inside Higher Ed’s #StudentSuccess reporter Ashley Mowreader: https://lnkd.in/gXSmCr2Q #HigherEd #CollegeCompletion #StudentBelonging