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The article presents updates related to higher education in the U.S. An aerobics program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute announces the availability of blood cholesterol for participants. A working paper issued by the University of West Florida's College of Education states that an effective academic advisement aids the institution's major goals. A letter from the Center for the Study of Learning and Retention at Syracuse University emphasizes the risk of poor academic performance of students.

The article highlights a new initiative by dozens of colleges to emphasize and reward "ethical engagement" in admissions, aiming to promote good citizenship over mere academic achievements. Topics discussed include the "Turning the Tide" campaign's recommendations, the response from colleges, and the debate over the impact of these changes on the admissions process.

Highlights several responses from readers to the column "Grading On My Nerves," by Max Clio in the November 21, 2003 issue of the "Chronicle of Higher Education" which discussed the challenge of evaluating student papers. Lack of concern from the administration about business students who are graduating with poor business writing skills; Recommendations on how to avoid procrastination in grading; Major factor in student performance.

The article reports on a study to determine which is the stronger incentive to remain in college, academic support, the promise of financial assistance for meeting grade-point-average targets, or a combination of both. Results indicate that academic support alone did not affect student attrition. The study found that the combination of both was the strongest motivator, but even that motivation was strong only in female students. Among males in the study, none of the motivators was enough to improve grades, complete courses, or remain in school. The study, authored by professors Joshua D. Angrist, Daniel W. Lang, and Philip Oreopoulos, was based on three groups at a major Canadian university and was reported in a working paper of the National Bureau of Economic Research.

The article discusses the impact of online courses on academic achievement for students who struggle in traditional face-to-face classrooms, according to the 2013 paper "Adaptability to Online Learning: Differences Across Types of Students and Academic Subject Areas," by Shanna Smith Jaggars.

The article discusses how to deal with college students who are not passing their courses. The author suggests that college administrators and professors must teach students how to fail well, otherwise they risk losing them entirely. The concept of perfectionism, which the author claims hampers creativity, is examined.

The article discusses the Initiative to Maximize Student Development, a program at Brown University designed to increase the population and academic achievement of black and Hispanic students in its life-sciences Ph.D. (doctor of philosophy) programs. Financed through a grant from the National Institutes of Health, the program also identifies shortcomings in undergraduate preparation efforts while also providing students with training. Comments from professor Andrew G. Campbell are included.

Pencils and paper are out and computers are in, as students across the Northern Territory prepare to complete NAPLAN tests online this year. From tomorrow, students in Years 3, 5, [...]

The article discusses the misconception of pursuing "rigor" in education as a solution to student disengagement, emphasizing the need for meaningful challenges that balance structure and compassion. Topics include the disconnect between logistical and cognitive challenges, the problems with emphasizing punitive notions of "rigor," and the importance of fostering a learning environment that promotes meaningful engagement and academic success.

An interview with R. Shane Westfall, a doctoral student in experimental psychology at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas, is presented. Westfall tells his motivation for his interest in students' response to the appearance of their instructors. He explains the role of sexual attraction and gender stereotyping in students' performance and talks about the response of academics to his research findings.

The article presents some of the major findings of an annual (U.S.) National Survey of Student Engagement. Findings include that students who participate in collaborative learning and educational activities outside the classroom and who interact more with faculty members get better grades, are more satisfied with their education, and are more likely to remain in college. Such gains are reportedly even greater for students from underrepresented racial and ethnic backgrounds, or who come to college less prepared than their peers. While a national summary of the data was released, individual institutional reports remain confidential unless released by the college or university. Details of the survey, further findings, and commentary from George D. Kuh, director of the survey, are offered.

In this article the author discusses educationally at-risk college students and uses her teaching experience to present suggestions on how college professors and faculty advisers can provide these students with academic support services. She outlines the struggles that are often faced by first-generation college students and presents her belief that a course that stressing student accountability, experiential learning, and organization can provide students with chances to succeed academically.

THE club kid got the Harvard job. At least so it might appear on the paper, recognized in the academic vernacular as Diane Paulus's curriculum vitae, which so impressed the university's search committee in its 16-month quest for a new artistic director for the resident American Repertory Theater that in May it offered her the position starting this fall. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The article examines how colleges and universities in the U.S. are attempting to promote academic achievement among minority college students. According to the article, in seeking to increase their numbers of high-achieving black, Hispanic, and Native American students, colleges face two formidable problems: Such students are underrepresented among applicants with high grades and SAT scores. And even those who perform well in high school tend to do worse in college than white and Asian-American students with comparable SAT scores and grades. The article discusses the achievement gap, Skidmore College, and affirmative action.

The article discusses the use of academic coaching services by college students to help them reach a higher level of academic achievement. Topics discussed include the efforts of the student coaching company InsideTrack, efforts of academic coaches to help first-generation college students, and the impact of coaching on retention rates.

The article examines how the roles and responsibilities of faculty members at the Pennsylvania State University have been impacted by a scandal wherein former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky has been accused of child sexual abuse while employed by the university. Particular focus is given to efforts by the school's professors to emphasize the academic successes of the university and to downplay the importance of athletics on the campus. Actions by the school's Faculty Senate to increase administrative transparency and highlight academic collaboration are examined and comments are provided from economics department chair Robert C. Marshall, College of Liberal Arts dean Susan Welch, and English professor Debra Hawhee.

The article discusses the use of data to improve college student retention. Such a system uses a computer algorithm and has been implemented at Purdue University to alert students if they are performing well in their class. The algorithm can allegedly predict which students will drop out and alert school staff of the situation. A similar system at the State University of New York at Buffalo looks at seven variables to assess students. The flaws in the prediction models include overlooking people who are at-risk and sometimes students can remedy their own situations.

An accounting professor, who has long worried about how much students forget after taking an exam, trades midterms for weekly quizzes and additional homework. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A for-profit college's closure led to an idea in Dallas: Let students control their own records using the technology behind cryptocurrencies. Several groups are exploring blockchain's academic potential on parallel tracks. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Competition in all spheres of student life has ruined the fun of it all. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The surveys are rife with bias, and educational and legal considerations are upping the pressure to change them and maybe even eliminate them. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Taking roll always seemed more laborious than necessary, but I never really thought not to do it. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article looks at U.S. government-supported programs designed to help improve academic achievement and graduation rates among black men in higher education. Noted programs include the Network for Student Success academic coaching initiative, President Barack Obama's My Brother's Keeper program, and Ohio State University's Todd Anthony Bell National Resource Center on the African American Male.

Giving instructors adequate time and support for course redesign isn't how most universities seem to spend their money. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

An opinion piece is presented in which the article states that more face-to-face human contact will lead to better academic achievement for college students. Topics discussed include the importance of friendship on college success, the role personal interaction plays on student motivation, and the importance of relationships between college professors and students.

The article looks at opposition to comprehensive examinations from both graduate students and professors who view the educational measurements as arbitrary and not reflective of the learning that occurred. According to the author, many students spend up to a year studying and using test-preparation materials and still fail while others drop out of programs before taking the test. Research by Linda S. Bessette, a University of Central Arkansas graduate student, into the school's exam is covered.

The article examines the reasons professors choose to accept employment at for-profit universities. The author believes much of the work of these schools is unethical. A lack of full-time employment for new professors at traditional universities and colleges is given as a primary reason for such employment. The allegedly corrupt practices of for-profit university hiring agents are detailed, as is the poor quality of students' work at these institutions. Student achievement standards at these schools are described. Grading procedures at for-profit schools are also explained.

The article explores how analyzing data regarding student performance in intermediate and high-level college courses can help to evaluate teachers of introductory-level courses. It focuses on a study published in the "Journal of Political Economy" which compared student performance at the U.S. Air Force Academy based on the course-sequence analysis method and the tradition course evaluation survey. It provides comments from Scott E. Carrell and James E. West, co-authors of the study, regarding the impact of senior faculty teaching on student achievement and the reliability of student course evaluations.

The article discusses how students at U.S. colleges and universities are being distracted by digital technologies and devices like laptops and phones. It cites the effect of computer activity on learning, performance, cognitive judgments, emotional development, and ability to emphatize. It also compares reading on screen versus reading on print and cites the effect of multitasking on attention span and performance, limits of digital learning, and the need to encourage students to get out more.

The article reports that the Board of Regents of the University of California is considering a proposal to remove requirements requiring SAT subject tests, also called SAT II's, for applicants to the 10 campuses in the University of California system. Such a decision would increase the number applicants eligible for admission. The university's president, Mark G. Yudof, indicated he could be in favor of the plan. Standardized testing, such as the SAT, which focus on identifying "general reasoning" for potential college students has been found to be biased based upon students' socioeconomic background.

Presents an article on the experiences of a college professor who pursued his need to validate his intellectual capacity. Insecurities regarding academic achievement; Motivations for doing scholarly writings; Comparison of academic life with the Scarecrow character in "The Wizard of Oz."

Discusses the penalties issued by the National College Athletes Association (NCAA) for college athletes who will fail to achieve academic excellence in April 2004. Reasons for the struggles of college students in their academic performance; Change in the academic standards of the NCAA for athletes in 2004; Comments from Virgil Starks, associate director for student services at Auburn University, on grade inflation at the secondary level.

Presents an article about the children of academic teachers. Characteristics of the children of a teacher; Influence of being a child of a teacher on academic motivation and achievement; Issues concerning the values of teachers' children.

Discusses the evaluation of the effectiveness of voucher programs that help students enroll in private schools in the United States. Information on a theory on choice in education; Details of several studies on the effect of voucher programs on students' level of achievement; Criticisms against the methods used by the researchers to evaluate the effects.

The article discusses an educational framework used in freshman-level composition courses at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) which utilizes small discussion groups to prepare students for writing assignments. Noted goals of the approach include increasing the academic achievement of students, improving contact among students and instructors, and promoting more student-to-student discussions. Opinions from students and professors are also included.

In this article the author discusses college student financial aid in the U.S., arguing that the lack of scholarly research regarding the correlation between financial aid and academic achievement prevents institutions and scholars from developing an adequate plan for reform. The author notes various randomized studies regarding the impact of student financial aid, comments on a federal review of the Pell Grant program, and shares his views that research will improve higher education policy making.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to the article "Diagnosing Why Some Students Don't Succeed" by George Kuh published in the December 12, 2008 issue of the journal.

This article evaluates data from research on college freshmen which suggests that personal history and social experiences can negatively affect the academic performance of high achieving students. These experiences include attendance of violent high schools or being raised by parents who never went to college. Serge Herzog, director of institutional analysis at the University of Nevada at Reno, suggested that promotion of diversity in education did not improve student cognition. Additional data in the research concluded that freshmen who are the first in their family to attend college did not necessarily benefit from educational practices that have helped students whose parents did attend college.

The author describes her experience of leaving a doctoral program in the 1970s in order to teach at a community college. She explains her confusion over the meaning and purpose of open-door admissions policies. The fact that she was happily surprised to realize that her community college students were like most other college students is balanced with an exploration of her work with less skilled students. Though she encounters a few students each year who are unlikely to complete the program, she asserts that she does not regret their presence, so long as they are impacted in some way. She highlights rewarding experiences with such students in order to support her thoughts about teaching people who never expected they could make something of themselves.

This article reports on an experiment about stereotypes and academic achievement, where African-American seventh graders performed better in school months after they were asked to spend 15 minutes thinking about their identities and values. The results of the study demonstrate how racial stereotypes can adversely affect minority students and how simple interventions can partly counteract those stresses, say researchers.

This article offers a look at a revised policy for independent study classes at Auburn University. The university's interim president, Edward R. Richardson, outlined the policy after a sociology professor, Thomas A. Petee, was accused of giving athletes good grades for independent studies that required little academic work. James H. Gundlach, another professor of sociology at Auburn University, scrutinized and compiled statistics on Petee's directed readings and concluded that he gave athletes special treatment. He then publicly accused Petee, who was also chairman of a combined department of sociology and several other disciplines, of accommodating athletes with bogus courses.

Byline: Maddie Hanna Sep. 10After years of culture-war battles that brought national attention to the Central Bucks School District, its new superintendent wants to focus on something that's been conspicuously [...]

Byline: Maddie Hanna Sep. 10After years of culture-war battles that brought national attention to the Central Bucks School District, its new superintendent wants to focus on something that's been conspicuously [...]

The Minister of Institutional Relations, Education and Universities, Ladislau Bar, and the Secretary of State for Education and Universities, Josep Anton Bardina, presented this Monday to the Legislative Committee on [...]

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Byline: Jay Mathews What happens when two bright and conscientious parents, without planning to do so, create one of the most ambitious math acceleration programs in the country? Jason and [...]