The URI Student Senate’s Post

Higher education should be a gateway to opportunity, not another barrier to overcome. Mids Meinberg's latest blog highlights how mandatory travel requirements in college courses make it harder for disabled students to succeed. When leaving campus is more challenging than expected, it can limit access to education and, ultimately, to a brighter future. It's time to rethink these requirements and make higher education accessible to everyone. Read the full blog: https://lnkd.in/gPNHwn2u #AccessibleEducation #InclusionMatters

In this study from the newest issue of the Journal of First-generation Student Success, the Kent State University authors examine the impact of a framing intervention aimed at improving the retention and persistence of structurally disadvantaged students including #firstgen. Read more at bit.ly/JFGSS4-2_3.

I am going to leave this right here. Test Optional is (somewhat) done. Harvard University #testoptional #harvard #collegeadmissions #collegeplanning #collegeprep #collegeapplications #collegeadvice

Since the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling that race-based admissions programs at two universities were unconstitutional, experts are still grappling with the ramifications of the decision. In a new Q&A feature, we speak to Wentworth Institute of Technology faculty and staff members—experts in the area—on how the decision is likely to impact higher education in the years to come. Read more: https://ow.ly/Xums50Qry9o #WentworthInstituteofTechnology #UniversityofOpportunity

Getting into top colleges might get a lot harder in the next few years, as the number of prime college-age applicants in the U.S. is about to reach a generational peak. @sfchronicle "Why getting into a top U.S. college is about to get even more difficult" https://ow.ly/tsQ650SC0uP #parenteducation #parenting #collegeadmission #education #college

Getting into top colleges might get a lot harder in the next few years, as the number of prime college-age applicants in the U.S. is about to reach a generational peak. @sfchronicle "Why getting into a top U.S. college is about to get even more difficult" https://ow.ly/tsQ650SC0uP #parenteducation #parenting #collegeadmission #education #college

April is Community College Month! The primary goals of #CommunityCollege Month are to improve awareness of the economic, academic and equity advantages of attending community colleges, and to debunk longtime stigmas wrongly associated with public two-year colleges. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3J8gGkY #CCMonth #CNM #studentsuccess

Choosing the right campus to study is a big decision! What do you think is the most important factor? Comment in our poll and let us know your thoughts! 🎓🤔 #Poll #StudentDecisionMaking #students #Choice #EducationMatters

April is Community College Month! The primary goals of #CommunityCollege Month are to improve awareness of the economic, academic and equity advantages of attending community colleges, and to debunk longtime stigmas wrongly associated with public two-year colleges. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3J8gGkY #CCMonth #CNM #studentsuccess