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Nine insights from an integration process (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

It was a blow to the students, faculty and staff of this private college in Worcester, Mass., Clark’s leadership was determined help soften the blow, especially for students who needed continuity of learning to finish their degrees. A total of 179 undergraduate students enrolled in 40 sections representing 27 unique courses.

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What Today’s College Students Need

Inside Higher Ed

Our students have changed, but our institutions have not adapted sufficiently to this reality. The new student majority consists of commuting students, part-time students, working students, older students, family caregivers, transfer students, reentering students, international students, and students with disabilities.