This project adds to a rich portfolio of work on diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education. The resources below are samples of blog series, data, programs and initiatives, reports, and tools around this portfolio of work. Content on this page can be filtered by resource type and will be updated regularly.
Achieving The DreamVisit the Site
Achieving The Dream
Achieving the Dream is a comprehensive non-governmental reform movement for student success. Together with our network of higher ed institutions, coaches and advisors, state policy teams, investors and partners, Achieving the Dream is helping more than 4 million community college students have a better economic opportunity and achieve… Show More
Achieving the Dream is a comprehensive non-governmental reform movement for student success. Together with our network of higher ed institutions, coaches and advisors, state policy teams, investors and partners, Achieving the Dream is helping more than 4 million community college students have a better economic opportunity and achieve their dreams. Achieving the Dream believes that access to a high quality education in an inclusive environment is the right of all individuals and imperative for the continued advancement of a strong democracy and workforce. Achieving the Dream also believes higher education institutions have an obligation to work toward equity for their students. Equity is grounded in the principle of fairness. In higher education, equity refers to ensuring that each student receives what they need to be successful through the intentional design of the college experience. Show Less
ANNUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON RACE AND ETHNICITY IN AMERICAN HIGHER EDUCATION (NCORE)Visit the Site
Southwest Center for Human Relations Studies
Formed in 1961, the Southwest Center is devoted to the study, understanding, and resolution of human conflict and to promoting understanding and cooperation among people of different racial, ethnic, religious and economic backgrounds. One of the major… Show More
Formed in 1961, the Southwest Center is devoted to the study, understanding, and resolution of human conflict and to promoting understanding and cooperation among people of different racial, ethnic, religious and economic backgrounds. One of the major programs of the Southwest Center is the Annual National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in American Higher Education (NCORE), which serves as the leading national forum on issues of race and ethnicity in American higher education. Show Less
A Vision For EquityRead the Report
Association of American Colleges & Universities (AAC&U)
A Vision for Equity is a critical new resource for higher education professionals working to identify and address disparities in student outcomes. Building on America’s Unmet Promise, which makes the case for the urgent need to expand access to and success in… Show More
A Vision for Equity is a critical new resource for higher education professionals working to identify and address disparities in student outcomes. Building on America’s Unmet Promise, which makes the case for the urgent need to expand access to and success in high-quality educational programs for students traditionally underserved in higher education, A Vision for Equity includes case studies from thirteen institutions that participated in the Committing to Equity and Inclusive Excellence project. The publication offers practical examples, models, data, and resources for campuses seeking to provide an equitable education to all students. In the chapters, each campus outlines how they sought to build internal capacity to address inequities in student outcomes and narrow equity gaps. Show Less
USC RACE AND EQUITY CENTERVisit the Site
University of Southern California
The University of Southern California is home to a dynamic research and organizational improvement center that helps professionals in educational institutions, corporations, and other contexts strategically develop and achieve equity goals, better… Show More
The University of Southern California is home to a dynamic research and organizational improvement center that helps professionals in educational institutions, corporations, and other contexts strategically develop and achieve equity goals, better understand and correct climate problems, avoid and recover from racial crises, and engineer sustainable cultures of inclusion and respect. We do rigorous, evidence-based work that educates our nation, transforms institutions and organizations, boldly confronts racism, and strategically achieves equity. Show Less
EQUITY SCORECARDVisit the Site
Center for Urban Education; Univeristy of Southern California
The Equity Scorecard™ is both a process and a data tool. As a process, it combines a theoretical framework with practical strategies to initiate institutional change that will lead to equitable outcomes for students of color. What’s unique about it is the engagement of individuals from different departments and divisions in an evidence team which investigates… Show More
The Equity Scorecard™ is both a process and a data tool. As a process, it combines a theoretical framework with practical strategies to initiate institutional change that will lead to equitable outcomes for students of color. What’s unique about it is the engagement of individuals from different departments and divisions in an evidence team which investigates campus data, practices and policies. Near the conclusion of the process, the team will complete a Scorecard which captures the results of its investigations. Show Less
IDENTIFYING WITH MORE THAN ONE ETHNIC AND/OR RACIAL GROUP: ANOTHER EXAMINATION OF THE IMPACT ON DIFFERNTIAL ITEM FUNCTIONING STATISTICSRead the Report (PDF) 828 KB
College Board
This paper focuses on the impact on the calculations of differential item functioning (DIF) statistics when respondents can select all ethnic and racial categories that apply. Over 5,000 participants were recruited to take a full-length… Show More
This paper focuses on the impact on the calculations of differential item functioning (DIF) statistics when respondents can select all ethnic and racial categories that apply. Over 5,000 participants were recruited to take a full-length SAT® or PSAT/NMSQT® pilot test. In addition to the pilot test, the test-takers also completed an 11-item survey with questions related to their past academic experiences, academic plans for the future, and background demographics. Show Less
Completing College – National by Race and Ethnicity – 2017Read the Report
National Student Clearinghouse Research Center
This supplement to NSC's Signature Report 12 (Shapiro et al., 2016) provides six-year completion rates, including degree and certificate completion, disaggregated by race and ethnicity for students who began postsecondary education in fall 2010. The fall 2010 cohort was also the focus of… Show More
This supplement to NSC's Signature Report 12 (Shapiro et al., 2016) provides six-year completion rates, including degree and certificate completion, disaggregated by race and ethnicity for students who began postsecondary education in fall 2010. The fall 2010 cohort was also the focus of the Signature Report 12, the national report on college completions, released in December 2016, and the state-level report, released in March 2017. Unlike those reports, which relied on full populations from the National Student Clearinghouse data, the data used in this supplement was limited to a sample of schools selected specifically for race and ethnicity analyses. Show Less
Indicators of Higher Education Equity in the United StatesVisit the Site
The Pell Institute and Penn Ahead
The Pell Institute for the Study of Opportunity in Higher Education (Pell Institute) at the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) and the Alliance for Higher Education and Democracy at the University of Pennsylvania (PennAHEAD) are pleased to announce the publication of… Show More
The Pell Institute for the Study of Opportunity in Higher Education (Pell Institute) at the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) and the Alliance for Higher Education and Democracy at the University of Pennsylvania (PennAHEAD) are pleased to announce the publication of the Indicators of Higher Education Equity in the United States — 2018 Historical Trend Report. We are also pleased to welcome you to the Equity Indicators Website. The Indicators Reports and this website are dedicated to the shared missions of the Pell Institute and PennAHEAD to foster a U.S. higher education system in which all citizens, regardless of family backgrounds, have the opportunity to develop their talents and capacity to fully participate in a democratic society. Show Less
National Survey of Student EngagementVisit the Site
NSSE Institute for Effective Educational Practice
Through its student survey, The College Student Report, NSSE annually collects information at hundreds of four-year colleges and universities about first-year and senior students' participation in programs and activities that institutions provide for their learning and personal development.… Show More
Through its student survey, The College Student Report, NSSE annually collects information at hundreds of four-year colleges and universities about first-year and senior students' participation in programs and activities that institutions provide for their learning and personal development. The results provide an estimate of how undergraduates spend their time and what they gain from attending college. Show Less
Taking the Pulse of Campus Climate: Key Findings of the AGB Survey on Diversity and InclusionRead the Report (PDF) 356 KB
Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB)
Campus climate issues continue to pervade many institutions, with related news stories commanding headlines across the country. Through oversight and leadership, college and university governing boards play an important role in helping to create inclusive campuses. AGB conducted a survey of… Show More
Campus climate issues continue to pervade many institutions, with related news stories commanding headlines across the country. Through oversight and leadership, college and university governing boards play an important role in helping to create inclusive campuses. AGB conducted a survey of nearly 1,000 board members to take the pulse of campus climate-related issues, measure their understanding, and gather their views about their boards’ engagement with this topic. The downloadable full report highlights some of the key findings from this survey. Show Less
What Works Clearinghouse: PostsecondaryVisit the Site
What Works Clearinghouse
The What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) reviews the existing research on different programs, products, practices, and policies in education. Our goal is to provide educators with the information they need to make evidence-based decisions. They focus on… Show More
The What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) reviews the existing research on different programs, products, practices, and policies in education. Our goal is to provide educators with the information they need to make evidence-based decisions. They focus on the results from high-quality research to answer the question, “What works in education?" They focus on education as a whole, but include "Postsecondary" education as a topic. They prefer studies be randomized control trials or quasi-experimental in their design. Show Less
Creating Inclusive Communities ProjectVisit the Site
College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR)
On the surface, these portraits represent HR professionals you could meet on any college campus. But the narratives that accompany the portraits give us a deeper understanding of each person’s unique perspective on life and the world.
On the surface, these portraits represent HR professionals you could meet on any college campus. But the narratives that accompany the portraits give us a deeper understanding of each person’s unique perspective on life and the world.
College Counseling for Latino and Underrepresented StudentsRead the Report (PDF) 839 KB
National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
The Hispanic population represents a significant portion of American society. With regard to postsecondary enrollment, this ethnic group will experience the largest growth among all racial and ethnic groups and grow by 27% between 2011 and 2022. In order to understand the role of… Show More
The Hispanic population represents a significant portion of American society. With regard to postsecondary enrollment, this ethnic group will experience the largest growth among all racial and ethnic groups and grow by 27% between 2011 and 2022. In order to understand the role of the school counselor in preparing Latino and other underrepresented students for the transition to college, Excelencia in Education and NACAC conducted a national survey and observed counseling practices at six US high schools that were successfully supporting underrepresented populations during the college application process. Show Less
Five Things Student Affairs Administrators Can Do to Improve Success Among College Men of ColorRead the Report (PDF) 566 KB
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA)
This brief advocates for institutional responsibility for student success, with an emphasis on what student affairs administrators can contribute to ongoing efforts to improve rates of success among college men of color.
This brief advocates for institutional responsibility for student success, with an emphasis on what student affairs administrators can contribute to ongoing efforts to improve rates of success among college men of color.
Five Things Student Affairs Professionals Can Do to Support Latinx/a/o Students in Community CollegesRead the Report (PDF) 1.6 MB
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA)
This brief may also serve as a resource for professionals at baccalaureate-granting institutions who work with students who have transferred from a community college. Community colleges in the United States enroll 38% of all postsecondary students, with about half of all… Show More
This brief may also serve as a resource for professionals at baccalaureate-granting institutions who work with students who have transferred from a community college. Community colleges in the United States enroll 38% of all postsecondary students, with about half of all Latinx/a/o students starting their higher education journeys in a community college (Snyder, de Brey, & Dillow, 2016). These enrollment figures represent a broad swath of Latinx/a/o individuals, who seek a diverse array of educational outcomes. Show Less
10 Ways to Make Your Health Center More Welcome for Diverse StudentsView the Checklist (PDF) 332 KB
American College Health Association (ACHA)
Measuring Excellence in Access and DiversityRead the Report (PDF) 448 KB
National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA)
With the goal of informing how access and diversity might be measured in such a system, the information discussed in this paper reflects the challenges of defining diversity, what the research says about access, what schools are currently doing and the tools that are… Show More
With the goal of informing how access and diversity might be measured in such a system, the information discussed in this paper reflects the challenges of defining diversity, what the research says about access, what schools are currently doing and the tools that are available to assist an institution with their own assessment of their commitment to access and diversity. This paper argues that a self-evaluation guide, developed by NASFAA and its members, could be a useful tool for campus administrators who have the time and resources to benefit from it. In addition, utilizing the self-evaluation guide to give a preliminary view of PIRS rankings would be especially relevant and timely for campuses. Show Less
Perceived Barriers for Ethnic Minority Females in Collegiate Athletics CareersRead the Report (PDF) 531 KB
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
This study, Perceived Barriers for Ethnic Minority Females in Collegiate Athletics Careers (Barriers 2014), is born out of a 2008 study conducted on career aspirations and perceptions of careers in intercollegiate athletics for women from all ethnic backgrounds… Show More
This study, Perceived Barriers for Ethnic Minority Females in Collegiate Athletics Careers (Barriers 2014), is born out of a 2008 study conducted on career aspirations and perceptions of careers in intercollegiate athletics for women from all ethnic backgrounds. This study was requested by the Committee on Women’s Athletics and the Minority Opportunities and Interests Committee with the goal of providing NCAA policymakers, conference offices and member institutions with detailed information on the perceptions and concerns of ethnic minority female coaches and administrators regarding careers for ethnic minority females in intercollegiate athletics. The major goal of this study (and this specific report) is to outline the factors that influence ethnic minority women’s careers and to identify potential obstacles institutions may face in recruiting and retaining ethnic minority women in coaching and administrative positions. Show Less
Data for the following tests: SAT, PSAT, AP, Springboard; CLEP; AccuplacerVisit the Site
College Board Research
The College Board Research and Psychometrics teams support the organizational mission of connecting students to college success and opportunity. Our research interests span academic preparation, career readiness, college access, admissions, affordability… Show More
The College Board Research and Psychometrics teams support the organizational mission of connecting students to college success and opportunity. Our research interests span academic preparation, career readiness, college access, admissions, affordability, collegiate outcomes, and education policy. We approach our work with cutting edge methodologies, exceptional data, and the perspective of a wide range of disciplines including behavioral science, education, economics, psychology, public policy, and sociology. Show Less
Program for Access and SuccessVisit the Site
Achieve Palm Beach County
Our vision is that every Palm Beach Country high school graduate completes a postsecondary credential within six-years of high school graduation that prepares them for a meaningful career with a sustainable wage.
Our vision is that every Palm Beach Country high school graduate completes a postsecondary credential within six years of high school graduation that prepares them for a meaningful career with a sustainable wage.
Debt in America: An Interactive MapView the Interactive Map
Urban Institute
Credit can be a lifeline during emergencies and a bridge to education and homeownership. But debt, which can stem from credit or unpaid bills, often burdens families and communities and exacerbates wealth inequality. This map shows the geography of debt in America… Show More
Credit can be a lifeline during emergencies and a bridge to education and homeownership. But debt, which can stem from credit or unpaid bills, often burdens families and communities and exacerbates wealth inequality. This map shows the geography of debt in America at the national, state, and county levels. It also shows debt by all, white, and non-white populations. Show Less
Race and Equity SectionVisit the Site
The Hechinger Report
We cover inequality and innovation in education with in-depth journalism that uses research, data and stories from classrooms and campuses to show the public how education can be improved and why it matters. Over 50 years since the Civil Rights Era, there is perhaps… Show More
We cover inequality and innovation in education with in-depth journalism that uses research, data and stories from classrooms and campuses to show the public how education can be improved and why it matters. Over 50 years since the Civil Rights Era, there is perhaps no issue in American education more intractable or more painful than the persistent gaps in educational outcomes between black and brown students and their white peers. Racial disparities endure at every level of the system and are only compounded for boys. We will explore the root causes and look for solutions using research, data and on-the-ground reporting. Show Less
Education, PostsecondaryVisit the Site
Center for American Progress
The Center for American Progress is an independent nonpartisan policy institute that is dedicated to improving the lives of all Americans, through bold, progressive ideas, as well as strong leadership and concerted action. Our aim is not just to change the… Show More
The Center for American Progress is an independent nonpartisan policy institute that is dedicated to improving the lives of all Americans, through bold, progressive ideas, as well as strong leadership and concerted action. Our aim is not just to change the conversation, but to change the country. One of the areas of focus is "Education - Postsecondary" as well as "Race and Ethnicity." Recent reports include: "Gaps In College Spending Shortchange Students of Color" and "The Good and Bad News in College Attainment Trends." Show Less
Faculty Survey of Student EngagementVisit the Site
NSSE Institute for Effective Educational Practice
The Faculty Survey of Student Engagement (FSSE) was designed to complement the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE), which is administered to undergraduate students.
The Faculty Survey of Student Engagement (FSSE) was designed to complement the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE), which is administered to undergraduate students.
Beginning College Survey of Student EngagementVisit the Site
NSSE Institute for Effective Educational Practice
BCSSE collects data about entering college students' high school academic and co-curricular experiences, as well as their expectations for participating in educationally purposeful activities during the first college year. BCSSE administration usually takes place prior to the start of fall classes and is designed to be paired… Show More
BCSSE collects data about entering college students' high school academic and co-curricular experiences, as well as their expectations for participating in educationally purposeful activities during the first college year. BCSSE administration usually takes place prior to the start of fall classes and is designed to be paired with a NSSE administration at the end of the first college year, providing an in-depth understanding of first-year student engagement on your campus. Show Less
CUPA-HR Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Maturity IndexVisit the Site
CUPA-HR
Move from talking about the issues to creating change on your campus with CUPA-HR's new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Maturity Index. In higher education, attention to DEI efforts is often focused on the student population. This index is designed to help higher education institutions… Show More
Move from talking about the issues to creating change on your campus with CUPA-HR's new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Maturity Index. In higher education, attention to DEI efforts is often focused on the student population. This index is designed to help higher education institutions take meaningful steps to develop their DEI efforts around staff and faculty. Using the data you input, it measures progress on DEI efforts for higher education employees, provides scores to help institutions identify areas that need improvement, and suggests actions that should be taken to achieve progress in those areas. Show Less
Voices from the Field: Women of Color Presidents in Higher EducationRead the Report
American Council on Education (ACE)
In order to better understand some of the reasons for the slow growth in the number of women of color in the presidency, ACE conducted four semi-structured interviews with women of color who are serving as presidents or chancellors of colleges and universities. These conversations focused on how race… Show More
In order to better understand some of the reasons for the slow growth in the number of women of color in the presidency, ACE conducted four semi-structured interviews with women of color who are serving as presidents or chancellors of colleges and universities. These conversations focused on how race and gender affected their pathway to the presidency, how they measure success, and their hopes for the future of higher education leadership. Show Less
Speaking Truth and Acting with Integrity: Confronting Challenges of Campus Racial ClimateRead the Report (PDF) 3.5 MB
American Council on Education (ACE)
An ACE report that explores what led to the University of Missouri’s 2015-16 racial crisis and how the institution has since responded, offering recommendations to college and university leaders who strive to create and maintain a positive racial climate on campus.
An ACE report that explores what led to the University of Missouri’s 2015-16 racial crisis and how the institution has since responded, offering recommendations to college and university leaders who strive to create and maintain a positive racial climate on campus.
Campus Inclusion and Freedom of Expression: Hateful IncidentsRead the Brief
American Council on Education (ACE)
Realizing the two ideals of inclusion and expression in mutual harmony is challenging, especially in today’s social and political climate—an environment that has yielded an upsurge in hate crimes, violent or hateful acts, and hateful rhetoric, including… Show More
Realizing the two ideals of inclusion and expression in mutual harmony is challenging, especially in today’s social and political climate—an environment that has yielded an upsurge in hate crimes, violent or hateful acts, and hateful rhetoric, including by those who enter campus communities either in full view or under the protection of anonymity. This To the Point brief provides college leaders with insights and considerations regarding the tension between campus inclusion and freedom of expression, here focused on the institutional reaction to hateful incidents on campus. Show Less
Campus Inclusion and Freedom of Expression: Controversial SpeakersRead the Brief
American Council on Education (ACE)
This To the Point brief provides college leaders with insights and considerations regarding the tension between campus inclusion and freedom of expression, here focused on the institutional reaction to a controversial speaker on campus. Included in this… Show More
This To the Point brief provides college leaders with insights and considerations regarding the tension between campus inclusion and freedom of expression, here focused on the institutional reaction to a controversial speaker on campus. Included in this brief is an exploration of common assumptions about an institution’s rights when a controversial speaker comes to campus, as well as a case study of the University of Florida’s response to a white nationalist’s demand to speak publicly about his divisive and unabashedly bigoted philosophy. Show Less
Freedom of Speech, Diversity, and InclusionView the Blog Series
American Council on Education (ACE)
This ACE Higher Education Today blog series aims to unpack the tensions between campus inclusion and freedom of expression through president and student survey data and commentary from higher education leaders, higher education administrators,… Show More
This ACE Higher Education Today blog series aims to unpack the tensions between campus inclusion and freedom of expression through president and student survey data and commentary from higher education leaders, higher education administrators, First Amendment experts, and scholars who study these issues. Show Less
Campus Climate and STEM SuccessView the Blog Series
American Council on Education (ACE)
This ACE Higher Education Today blog series in collaboration with the National Center for Institutional Diversity at the University of Michigan aims to upback the differences, similarities, and connections between… Show More
This ACE Higher Education Today blog series in collaboration with the National Center for Institutional Diversity at the University of Michigan aims to upback the differences, similarities, and connections between STEM departmental climate and the climate of the campus at large to highlight approaches that can increase enrollment, retention, and success of marginalized students. Show Less
Campus Climate and the National Dialogue on Diversity and InclusionView the Blog Series
American Council on Education (ACE)
This ACE Higher Education Today blog series was sparked by student protests that began in 2015 and the subsequent national dialogue on diversity and inclusion. It aims to broadly inform college and university leadership about the multiple… Show More
This ACE Higher Education Today blog series was sparked by student protests that began in 2015 and the subsequent national dialogue on diversity and inclusion. It aims to broadly inform college and university leadership about the multiple dimensions of racial climate and campus inclusion, and includes practical takeaways for leaders to consider as they continue to deal with these important issues. Show Less
Minority Serving Institutions in Focus: Enrollment and Outcomes at MSIsView the Blog Series
American Council on Education (ACE)
This ACE Higher Education Today blog series sheds a light on enrollment and completion for students who attend MSIs and provides insight into how these institutions serve students in unique and exemplary ways.
This ACE Higher Education Today blog series sheds a light on enrollment and completion for students who attend MSIs and provides insight into how these institutions serve students in unique and exemplary ways.
Beyond the Margins: Meeting the Needs of Underserved StudentsView the Blog Series
American Council on Education (ACE)
This ACE Higher Education Today blog series on underserved student populations brings together ACE staff and guest authors—administrators, scholars, practitioners and analysts—to look at deep-rooted issues that perpetuate division and inequity.
This ACE Higher Education Today blog series on underserved student populations brings together ACE staff and guest authors—administrators, scholars, practitioners and analysts—to look at deep-rooted issues that perpetuate division and inequity.
Hispanic-Serving Institutions: Government Investment in Public Hispanic-Serving InstitutionsRead the Brief
American Council on Education (ACE)
This issue brief provides an overview of a pattern of historic inequities in funding that led to federal recognition and support for Hispanic Serving Institutions, explains the current revenue streams available to these institutions, and… Show More
This issue brief provides an overview of a pattern of historic inequities in funding that led to federal recognition and support for Hispanic Serving Institutions, explains the current revenue streams available to these institutions, and examines trends in public investment during the recent recession that could threaten their long-term viability. Show Less
Tribal College and University Funding: Tribal Sovereignty at the Intersection of Federal, State, and Local FundingRead the Brief
American Council on Education (ACE)
This issue brief first contextualizes the important progress Tribal Colleges and Universities have made in Indian Country, then describes important inequities in federal, state, and local funding that limit these institutions’ ability to further their impact… Show More
This issue brief first contextualizes the important progress Tribal Colleges and Universities have made in Indian Country, then describes important inequities in federal, state, and local funding that limit these institutions’ ability to further their impact on the tribal communities they are chartered to serve. Show Less
Race, Class, and College Access: Achieving Diversity in a Shifting Legal LandscapeRead the Report
American Council on Education (ACE)
This groundbreaking report examines how legal challenges to race-conscious admissions are influencing contemporary admissions practices at selective colleges and universities around the country. Study findings are based on responses to a… Show More
This groundbreaking report examines how legal challenges to race-conscious admissions are influencing contemporary admissions practices at selective colleges and universities around the country. Study findings are based on responses to a first-of-its-kind national survey of undergraduate admissions and enrollment management leaders administered in 2014–15. Show Less
Minority Serving Institutions as Engines of Upward MobilityRead the Report
American Council on Education (ACE)
The analysis in this brief utilizes newly released Equality of Opportunity Project data to examine the upward income mobility of students who attended MSIs compared to students who did not. Overall, the authors found that MSIs propel… Show More
The analysis in this brief utilizes newly released Equality of Opportunity Project data to examine the upward income mobility of students who attended MSIs compared to students who did not. Overall, the authors found that MSIs propel their students from the bottom to the top of the income distribution at higher rates than do non- MSIs. These findings shed important light on the value of MSIs as a viable path up the economic ladder for millions of students and reinforce the value proposition of higher education as a path to greater prosperity for individuals, families, and whole communities. Show Less
Pulling Back the Curtain: Enrollment and Outcomes at Minority Serving InstitutionsRead the Report
American Council on Education (ACE)
The analysis in this first-of-its-kind report uses NSC data to examine how students who started college at an MSI in 2007 moved through higher education. NSC data capture student enrollment profiles and outcomes beyond that which is available… Show More
The analysis in this first-of-its-kind report uses NSC data to examine how students who started college at an MSI in 2007 moved through higher education. NSC data capture student enrollment profiles and outcomes beyond that which is available through U.S. Department of Education data and the federal graduation rate. In addition to capturing more students than the federal data, NSC data follow students throughout their educational journeys, including when they change institutions. The authors determined that completion rates for MSIs are higher than the federal graduation rate suggests, and in some cases substantially so. Show Less
The Texas Education Consortium for Male Students of Color: Cross Sector Collaboration as a Model for Improving Educational OutcomesRead the Report
American Council on Education (ACE)
This brief provides a “Blueprint for Action” with key principles for action steps that educators and leaders can take to support Black and Latino boys and young men in secondary and postsecondary institutions.
This brief provides a “Blueprint for Action” with key principles for action steps that educators and leaders can take to support Black and Latino boys and young men in secondary and postsecondary institutions.
Racial Equity and InclusionVisit the Site
Living Cities
Founded in 1991, Living Cities harnesses the collective power of the world’s largest foundations and financial institutions to build a new type of urban practice that gets dramatically better results for low-income people. Together, they are working with cross-sector leaders in cities to develop and scale new approaches geared… Show More
Founded in 1991, Living Cities harnesses the collective power of the world’s largest foundations and financial institutions to build a new type of urban practice that gets dramatically better results for low-income people. Together, they are working with cross-sector leaders in cities to develop and scale new approaches geared at achieving dramatically better results for low-income people. Living Cities works to ensure that their commitment to accelerating progress on issues of racial equity and inclusion at the systems level is reflected in all of their work. To do this, they have adopted new value and culture norms and are working to take action to operationalize racial equity in everything they do. Show Less
Truth, Racial Healing, and TransformationVisit the Site
W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) is a comprehensive, national and community-based process to plan for and bring about transformational and sustainable change, and to address the historic and contemporary effects of racism. It seeks to unearth and jettison the deeply held… Show More
Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) is a comprehensive, national and community-based process to plan for and bring about transformational and sustainable change, and to address the historic and contemporary effects of racism. It seeks to unearth and jettison the deeply held, and often unconscious, beliefs created by racism—the main one being the belief in a hierarchy of human value. Show Less
Pullias Center for Higher EducationVisit the Site
University of Southern California
The mission of the Pullias Center for Higher Education is to bring a multidisciplinary perspective to complex social, political, and economic issues in higher education. Our work is devoted to the key issues of college access, retention, and accountability for… Show More
The mission of the Pullias Center for Higher Education is to bring a multidisciplinary perspective to complex social, political, and economic issues in higher education. Our work is devoted to the key issues of college access, retention, and accountability for underserved students—and the effectiveness of the colleges and universities that serve them. Both directly and through our research, we engage with institutional leaders, policymakers, and the community at large to address the major challenges in educational equity today. Show Less
National Center for Institutional Diversity (NCID)Visit the Site
University of Michigan
The National Center for Institutional Diversity, in order to create a more equitable and inclusive society, produces, catalyzes, and elevates diversity research and scholarship. In this pursuit, they also build intergenerational communities of scholars and leaders to integrate… Show More
The National Center for Institutional Diversity, in order to create a more equitable and inclusive society, produces, catalyzes, and elevates diversity research and scholarship. In this pursuit, they also build intergenerational communities of scholars and leaders to integrate these evidence-based approaches in addressing contemporary issues in a diverse society. Show Less
Public and Private Investments and Divestments in Historically Black Colleges and UniversitiesRead the Brief
American Council on Education
This brief highlights that despite efforts to counter a historical legacy of inequitable funding and investments by federal and state governments, resource inequities continue to plague historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
This brief highlights that despite efforts to counter a historical legacy of inequitable funding and investments by federal and state governments, resource inequities continue to plague historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
Designing for Equity in Next Gen LearningView the Toolkit
NGLC (Next Gen Learning Challenges)
This toolkit offers tools and methods for tapping equity’s inventive potential for new school designs. Reflect on inspired and passionate practices of teachers and leaders emerging from the NGLC Regional Funds for Breakthrough Schools, seven organizations engaged in nurturing local learning… Show More
This toolkit offers tools and methods for tapping equity’s inventive potential for new school designs. Reflect on inspired and passionate practices of teachers and leaders emerging from the NGLC Regional Funds for Breakthrough Schools, seven organizations engaged in nurturing local learning ecosystems. Each of these learning ecosystems prioritizes educator-led change. They invest and engage in communities of practice that share a next gen mindset and equity lens. Show Less
Diversity, Equity, and InclusionVisit the Site
EDUCAUSE
The EDUCAUSE Board and leadership have established diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as a critical priority for the association. Research demonstrates that diverse communities are more resilient, creative, and effective; however, few IT and academic technology… Show More
The EDUCAUSE Board and leadership have established diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as a critical priority for the association. Research demonstrates that diverse communities are more resilient, creative, and effective; however, few IT and academic technology organizations reflect the diversity of the constituents their institutions serve. In fact, higher education IT in general lags national trends in employment for underrepresented groups. EDUCAUSE believes that inclusive and equitable organizations will be best positioned to the attract the caliber of talent needed in the years ahead and better achieve their institutional objectives. Show Less
Higher Education Research Institute (HERI) and Cooperative Institutional Research ProgramVisit the Site
University of California, Los Angeles
The Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP) is a national longitudinal study of the American higher education system. It is regarded as the most comprehensive source of information on college students.… Show More
The Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP) is a national longitudinal study of the American higher education system. It is regarded as the most comprehensive source of information on college students.
Established in 1966 at the American Council on Education, the CIRP is now the nation’s largest and oldest empirical study of higher education, involving data on some 1,900 institutions, over 15 million students, and more than 300,000 faculty. CIRP surveys have been administered by the Higher Education Research Institute since 1973. The CIRP longitudinal program consists of the Freshman Survey (TFS) , Your First College Year (YFCY) Survey, Diverse Learning Environments Survey (DLE), and the College Senior Survey (CSS).
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Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship ProgramVisit the Site
TheMellon Foundation
The Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship (MMUF) program is the centerpiece of the Mellon Foundation’s initiatives to increase diversity in the faculty ranks of institutions of higher learning. Established in 1988 by William G. Bowen, then the president of… Show More
The Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship (MMUF) program is the centerpiece of the Mellon Foundation’s initiatives to increase diversity in the faculty ranks of institutions of higher learning. Established in 1988 by William G. Bowen, then the president of the Foundation, and Mellon program associate Henry Drewry. As of 2017, over 5,000 students have been selected as fellows, more than 700 of whom have earned the PhD and over 100 of whom are now tenured faculty members. The great majority of those who have completed the PhD hold or have held an appointment in the academy. Show Less
Higher Education Policy & PracticeVisit the Site
The Education Trust
More than almost any other factor, postsecondary education is associated with larger earning potential, and adults with bachelor’s degrees are only about half as likely to be unemployed. A postsecondary degree is the ticket to… Show More
More than almost any other factor, postsecondary education is associated with larger earning potential, and adults with bachelor’s degrees are only about half as likely to be unemployed. A postsecondary degree is the ticket to achieving social and economic mobility, yet too few students are able to enroll in, afford, and complete college. To address these realities, The Education Trust's higher education work is equity-centered and focuses on closing gaps in access and success and on making college more affordable for students, particularly those from low-income families and families of color. Show Less
The Institute for College Access and SuccessVisit the Site
The Institute for College Access and Success
An independent, nonprofit organization, the Institute for College Access & Success (TICAS) works to make higher education more available and affordable for people of all backgrounds. By conducting and supporting nonpartisan… Show More
An independent, nonprofit organization, the Institute for College Access & Success (TICAS) works to make higher education more available and affordable for people of all backgrounds. By conducting and supporting nonpartisan research, analysis, and advocacy, TICAS aims to improve the processes and public policies that can pave the way to successful educational outcomes for students and for society. Show Less
Creating a Diverse Student Success Infrastructure: The Key to Catalyzing Cultural Change for Today’s StudentVisit the Site
USC Pullias Center for Higher Education and the American Council on Education
This report presents an innovative approach for higher education institutions to better support students from diverse backgrounds. It explores how colleges and universities can fulfill a student success agenda through the creation… Show More
This report presents an innovative approach for higher education institutions to better support students from diverse backgrounds. It explores how colleges and universities can fulfill a student success agenda through the creation of a diverse infrastructure that enables the overall institution to effectively mobilize to serve diverse student populations. The report defines and discusses the importance of creating this diverse student success infrastructure as a platform to drive and facilitate on-going change. Show Less
The Unequal Race for Good Jobs: How Whites Made Outsized Gains in Education and Good Jobs Compared to Blacks and LatinosRead the Report
Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce
This report explores how inequities in access to good jobs by race and ethnicity have grown over the past several decades. The report utilizes data from the Current Population Survey, sponsored by the US Census Bureau and… Show More
This report explores how inequities in access to good jobs by race and ethnicity have grown over the past several decades. The report utilizes data from the Current Population Survey, sponsored by the US Census Bureau and US Bureau of Labor Statistics, to show that White workers have relied on their educational and economic privileges to build disproportionate advantages in the educational pipeline and the workforce. Black and Latino workers, on the other hand, have strived to overcome discrimination, racism, and other injustices that continue to perpetuate earnings inequality. Show Less
Opportunity InsightsRead the Report
Opportunity Insights
Previously the Equality of Opportunity Project, Opportunity Insights is a non-partisan, not-for-profit organization based at Harvard University and directed by Raj Chetty, John Friedman, and Nathaniel Hendren. They conduct scientific research using “big data” on how to improve upward mobility… Show More
Previously the Equality of Opportunity Project, Opportunity Insights is a non-partisan, not-for-profit organization based at Harvard University and directed by Raj Chetty, John Friedman, and Nathaniel Hendren. They conduct scientific research using “big data” on how to improve upward mobility and work collaboratively with local stakeholders to translate these research findings into policy change. Their work focuses on various topics including education, racial disparities, neighborhoods, and national trends. Show Less
Leading After a Racial Crisis: Weaving a Campus Tapestry of Diversity and InclusionRead the Report
American Council on Education (ACE)
This is the second ACE report resulting from a multi-year case study of the University of Missouri’s campus racial crisis and recovery. It explores how higher education weaver-leaders can help their campuses build diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) capacity.
This is the second ACE report resulting from a multi-year case study of the University of Missouri’s campus racial crisis and recovery. It explores how higher education weaver-leaders can help their campuses build diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) capacity.
