Making College “Worth It”

By Sophia Abbot and Lucia-Maribel Craige Although day-to-day life for college students is far from normal, right now, faculty and staff can continue to help the class of 2024 pursue a journey of self-discovery. How can students make the most …

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Is College Worth It? Alumni Say High-Impact Experiences Make College Worthwhile

by Jessie L. Moore, Peter Felten, Jason Husser, and Kaye Usry What is the value of an undergraduate education? Scholars, politicians, and families have debated that question for decades. Research consistently demonstrates the economic payoff of earning a degree, but …

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What even is a HIP?

(Understanding HIPs through a Theoretical Model – Part 2) by David Buck In my previous post, I started deconstructing the idea of high impact practices (HIPs), with the goal of articulating a definition that would be useful to researchers and …

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Critical Mentoring in HIPs: A Reparative Framework

by Buffie Longmire-Avital After a week of rain, my two sons and I pulled out the picnic blanket, rounded up board games, and headed outside for much needed sun and play. The days of pandemic virtual learning are long; we …

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Understanding HIPs through a Theoretical Model

by David Buck As the next Center for Engaged Learning Scholar, I wanted to write my first post on something that we might take for granted – the definition of a High-Impact Practice (HIP). If you find yourself reading this …

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