Investing in success : effective strategies to increase student success / Jane Wellman and Rima Brusi.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wellman, Jane, author.

Brusi-Gil de Lamadrid, Rima, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Academic achievement.

College costs--United States.

College costs.

College students--Economic conditions.

College students.

Students--Economic conditions.

Students.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (40 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : Association of American Colleges and Universities, [2013]

Summary:

Investing in Success by Jane Wellman and Rima Brusi explores strategies to enhance student success in higher education amidst financial constraints. The book is part of the AACU's LEAP initiative, focusing on increasing educational access and improving student outcomes through high-impact practices. It highlights the importance of reallocating resources effectively to address the gap between educational goals and funding. The authors advocate for strategic curriculum remapping and emphasize the need for institutional leaders to prioritize student success and academic quality. The intended audience includes educators, administrators, and policymakers interested in advancing educational attainment and equity. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

Foreword

Introduction

CHAPTER 1: The Cost/Attainment Problem

Figure 1. The Unsustainable Cost Model: Gaps in Tuition Revenue vs. Spending, Public Community Colleges, 2000-2010 (Figures are in 2010 dollars, per FTE student)

Figure 2. Change in the Percentage of Workforce by Job Category and Sector, 2000-2010

Figure 3. Spending per Student vs. Enrollment by Sector, AY 2010

Figure 4. Change in Enrollment vs. Change in Spending, AY 2000-2010

CHAPTER 2: Changing the Mindset about Costs and Spending

Figure 5. Reconsidering the "Iron Triangle" Mindset

CHAPTER 3: High-Impact Practices and Student Success

Figure 6. Average Boost to Students' Perception of Their Deep Learning and Gains by Participation in Specific High-Impact Practices

Figure 7. Deep Learning Experiences by Cumulative Participation in High-Impact Practices (HIPs)

Figure 8. Self-Reported Gains by Cumulative Participation in High-Impact Practices (HIPs)

CHAPTER 4: Leadership for Student Success

CHAPTER 5: Documenting the Value of Investments in Student Success

Conclusion

References

About the Authors

About AAC&amp

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Other Format:

Print version: Wellman, Jane Investing in Success: Effective Strategies to Increase Student Success

ISBN:

9798988374763

OCLC:

1394119250