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Teaching Matters and So Does Curriculum: How CUNY Start Reshaped Instruction for Students Referred to Developmental Mathematics

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By Susan Bickerstaff & Nikki Edgecombe Adult proficiency in numeracy in the United States lags behind that of other developed nations, and the nonselective institutions that dominate the higher education sector struggle to address the learning needs of the sizeable proportion of students who enroll in their institutions and are deemed academically underprepared in mathematics. Research on…

Studying Teaching in Community Colleges: Creating the Conditions Where Effective Instruction Can Flourish

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Susan Bickerstaff Tuesday, 04 June 2019 Research by CCRC and others has identified many ways student outcomes can be improved, including through enhanced student advising, well-designed student supports, more coherent programs of study, and opportunities to quickly enroll in college-level coursework. However, in much of higher education research and in many of the large-scale reform…

One-Year Research Experience for Associate’s Degree Students Impacts Graduation, STEM Retention, and Transfer Patterns

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CBE—Life Sciences EducationVol. 18, No. 2 Ron Nerio, Althea Webber, Effie MacLachlan, David Lopatto, &  Avrom J. Caplan Published Online:31 May 2019https://doi.org/10.1187/cbe.19-02-0042 Abstract The CUNY Research Scholars Program (CRSP) provides a yearlong faculty-mentored research experience to associate’s degree students. The program takes place at all 10 associate’s degree–granting colleges within the City University of New…

Applications Open: Aspire Alliance IAspire Leadership Academy

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The NSF-funded Aspire Alliance’s Institutional Change Initiative (IChange) is accepting applications for the inaugural IAspire Leadership Academy. The Academy elevates the preparedness of academic leaders from underrepresented groups so they can aspire to and succeed in more senior leadership roles. This program offers fellowships to individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups currently in formal or non-formal…

Promise programs do better with support services

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Promise programs do better with support services BY ELLIE ASHFORD APRIL 24, 2019    Promise programs are more effective when community college students are given targeted support services, according to two new studies by MDRC. One study evaluated the Detroit Promise Path program, which provides extra support to students participating in the Detroit Promise, and the other one reviewed…

A Mind at Work: Maximizing the Relationship Between Mindset and Student Success

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With survey findings collected from over 80,000 community college students at 159 institutions, the report confirms that students who have more productive academic mindsets are more engaged and have higher GPAs. Watch a webinar on A Mind at Work facilitated by Center Executive Director Evelyn Waiwaiole and Rachel Beattie, the director of productive persistence for Carnegie Math Pathways at…

Looks matter when it comes to success in STEM, study shows

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New research finds that racial stereotypes around appearance impact student achievement Demand for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) degrees is on the rise. However, there are many barriers to gaining one. One may be the appearance of the student seeking the degree, according to a new Rice University study. The extent to which students…

New Resources (videos) on Education Research Methods!

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New Resources (videos) on Education Research Methods! Resources on Biology Teaching Assistant Project (BioTAP) is a compilation of articles, book chapters and videos that can inform the creation and implementation of education research projects! This can help you get started with research on your GTA TPD program. Four education researchers at the University of Georgia…