One professor asks students in a writing course how they would change either his course or their university’s “educational mission.” Their ideas have fostered conversations on such topics as mental health, financial literacy, and creating an engaged classroom.
In the aftermath of Harvard’s controversial decision to reject an ex-inmate for a graduate program, Elizabeth Hinton is pushing the university to confront that question. PREMIUM
Where do students end up when they leave college? Many of them stay fairly close to their alma mater, but students of elite colleges tend to scatter. PREMIUM
Colleges want students to make healthy choices and avoid risky behaviors. But the potential pitfalls for undergraduates are great: alcohol abuse, excessive partying, and a Greek culture that sometimes promotes dangerous behavior. This collection of articles outlines how leading institutions are making headway. Buy this Idea Lab collection today to help your students be healthier and safer.