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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 

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 

There is robust evidence that attending to student experience and sense of belonging inside and outside of the classroom helps all students, particularly students from historically marginalized backgrounds, persist through challenges, achieve academic success, and complete degrees. IHEP spoke with Dr. Sushilla Knottenbelt of the University of New Mexico about evidence-based strategies institutions can implement to improve student experience and belonging. Read our Q&A ➡ https://lnkd.in/g552cGwV #HigherEd #StudentExperience #StudentSuccess 

Are you conducting research on higher education? Our upcoming #webinar will show researchers how to explore detailed data on students’ economic outcomes by race, gender, and income. Register today: https://lnkd.in/gbN-cVaz