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Ithaka S+R provides research and strategic guidance to help the academic and cultural communities navigate economic, demographic, and technological change.

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The Liberal Arts in Challenging Times. October 22, 2025 at 11AM ET. Catharine Bond Hill, Elizabeth Davidson Pisacreta, Andrew Delbanco, Kaye Husbands Fealing, Lynn Pasquerella.

The Liberal Arts in Challenging Times. October 22, 2025 at 11AM ET. Catharine Bond Hill, Elizabeth Davidson Pisacreta, Andrew Delbanco, Kaye Husbands Fealing, Lynn Pasquerella.

What does the future of the #LiberalArts look like in today’s uncertain climate?

On October 22 at 11am, we’re hosting a #webinar that will bring together a panel of #HigherEd leaders and share findings on the economic value of the liberal arts. Register today: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

25.09.2025 19:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Supporting First-Generation Students in a Time of Crisis: Lessons from the Kessler Scholars Program Response to COVID-19. Includes image of student in a virtual class in a dorm.

Supporting First-Generation Students in a Time of Crisis: Lessons from the Kessler Scholars Program Response to COVID-19. Includes image of student in a virtual class in a dorm.

How can colleges support #FirstGen students in times of crisis?

An issue brief explores how the #KesslerScholars Program, which provides holistic support to first-gen, low-income students at 16 colleges & universities, helped students thrive despite the pandemic. sr.ithaka.org/publications...

24.09.2025 16:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Launching the Rural-Serving Institution Student Success Network. Request for Participation due October 3, 2025.

Launching the Rural-Serving Institution Student Success Network. Request for Participation due October 3, 2025.

We’re launching a Rural Student Success Network to improve and expand postsecondary opportunities for rural learners across the US.

Learn more about the new initiative in collaboration with @aascu.org: sr.ithaka.org/blog/launchi...

23.09.2025 16:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Introducing the Rural Student Success Network! AASCU & @ithakasr.bsky.social are helping rural-serving institutions boost #StudentSuccess & align programs with local workforce needs. $15K subgrant, support, and more!

Informational Webinar Sept. 23.

Apply by Oct 3: tinyurl.com/2wsbhv79

22.09.2025 16:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Tackling Textbook Affordability: New Project with Empire State University, Buffalo State University, and SUNY Fredonia. Image of pile of textbooks.

Tackling Textbook Affordability: New Project with Empire State University, Buffalo State University, and SUNY Fredonia. Image of pile of textbooks.

We’re excited to participate in a project tackling textbook affordability, with Empire State University, Buffalo State University, & @fredoniau.bsky.social.

Thanks to support from ECMC Foundation, the effort will evaluate and pilot affordable course material models: sr.ithaka.org/blog/tacklin...

18.09.2025 15:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Want to learn more?

Register to join a virtual convening that will share takeaways, strategies, and promising practices from the community of practice: ithaka.webex.com/weblink/regi...

15.09.2025 17:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Reflections from the Pennsylvania Adult Learner Re-Engagement Community of Practice. Includes photo of students in a student center of a college.

Reflections from the Pennsylvania Adult Learner Re-Engagement Community of Practice. Includes photo of students in a student center of a college.

We’re working with states across the country to improve opportunities for #AdultLearners with some college but no credential.

In Pennsylvania, we’re helping 50 #HigherEd institutions to make progress toward the goal of re-enrolling adult learners. sr.ithaka.org/blog/reflect...

15.09.2025 17:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The American Talent Initiative Student Success Research Grant Program Funds Five Mission-Aligned Projects - Ithaka S+R The American Talent Initiative (ATI) is committed to creating postsecondary opportunities for low- and moderate-income students and expanding this group’s

The projects were funded through the @americantalent.bsky.social’s Student Success Research Grant Program.

Learn more about the initiative: sr.ithaka.org/blog/the-ame...

11.09.2025 18:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Student Success Research Featured in Special Edition of Peabody Journal of Education.

Student Success Research Featured in Special Edition of Peabody Journal of Education.

We’re excited to share a special issue of the Peabody Journal of Education, featuring original #research on strategies to support lower-income #StudentSuccess at high-graduation-rate institutions.

Read insights from the studies, with an introduction from Ithaka S+R: sr.ithaka.org/blog/student...

11.09.2025 18:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Any proposed revisions to IPEDS must be approached thoughtfully, with an emphasis on accuracy, feasibility, and strong engagement with both data providers and users.

Any proposed revisions to IPEDS must be approached thoughtfully, with an emphasis on accuracy, feasibility, and strong engagement with both data providers and users.

In August, the US Department of Education proposed revisions to the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System #IPEDS to expand data collection on college #admissions and applicants.

Our new blog post explores implications for colleges and universities: sr.ithaka.org/blog/what-th...

10.09.2025 15:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Reflections on Sustaining Open Source Software in the Research Enterprise. Includes photo of workshop session.

Reflections on Sustaining Open Source Software in the Research Enterprise. Includes photo of workshop session.

Sustainability is a major challenge for even the most successful #OpenSource software. We took on the issue in a one-day workshop of 40 open source software leaders and researchers, cohosted with @apereofoundation.bsky.social.

Read a recap: sr.ithaka.org/blog/sustain...

08.09.2025 18:16 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A Dearth of Data on Incarcerated Students A recent report from Ithaka S+R found that there’s a lack of consistent, available data on students in prison education programs, including basic metrics like enrollment, retention and completion.

β€œBetter data is essential to realizing the promise of higher ed in prison.”

For @insidehighered.com, @saraweissman.insidehighered.com spotlights our report exploring the data infrastructure of #HigherEdinPrison and what it means for quality education inside. www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-t...

03.09.2025 14:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
PSEO is helping to shift the conversation from anecdotal evidence of workforce relevance to data that is helpful for students and families, institutions, and policymakers.

PSEO is helping to shift the conversation from anecdotal evidence of workforce relevance to data that is helpful for students and families, institutions, and policymakers.

The US Census Bureau’s Postsecondary Employment Outcomes (PSEO) program provides public data that creates a more complete picture of the labor market outcomes of #graduates.

Learn how the data can guide state and #HigherEd decisions: sr.ithaka.org/blog/how-sta...

02.09.2025 16:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Making Artificial Intelligence Generative for Higher Education: A Multi-Institution Research Project
The Making Artificial Intellience (AI) Generative for Higher Education project, led by the non-profit organization Ithaka S+R, brings together 18 institutions of higher education in the U.S. and… Making Artificial Intelligence Generative for Higher Education: A Multi-Institution Research Project

In this CNI video, @ithakasr.bsky.social overview the results of the Making #AI Generative for #HigherEducation project, which brought together 18 higher education institutions to explore how #GenAI is impacting teaching, learning, and research.

29.08.2025 14:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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University Publishing In A Digital Age - Ithaka S+R Scholars have a vast range of opportunities to distribute their work, from setting up web pages or blogs, to posting articles to working paper websites or

Great to see this new report from @ithakasr.bsky.social on 12 of our members' #academicOSPOs.

The findings share insights on common strategies, challenges, and operating models.

πŸ“– sr.ithaka.org/publications...

#AcademicSky #opensource #opensourcesoftware #openscience

28.08.2025 12:19 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Building Stronger Library Partnerships: Lessons from the Library Partnership Development Institute

Building Stronger Library Partnerships: Lessons from the Library Partnership Development Institute

Working together, academic & public #libraries have the potential to meet community needs in powerful and often overlooked ways.

We brought together library leaders, advisors, and stakeholders to brainstorm ideas for #library partnership. Learn more: sr.ithaka.org/blog/buildin...

27.08.2025 16:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What Counts as β€œUnlawful Proxy Discrimination”? (opinion) The Trump administration mostly seems concerned about the use of β€œunlawful proxies” that would benefit Black and Hispanic students in admission, Catharine Hill writes.

In a new op-ed for @insidehighered.com, Ithaka S+R's Catharine Bond Hill looks at what counts as unlawful proxy discrimination in college #admissions.

Read more: www.insidehighered.com/opinion/view...

26.08.2025 14:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

As a previous community college transfer student (who was 1 of something like 40 students to head to UC from an enrollment in the thousands) this is great to see πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

25.08.2025 15:46 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How a Tool Called T-Rex Can Help Students Transfer Smarter Early evidence suggests CUNY’s Transfer Explorer is strengthening credit mobility by helping future transfer students choose courses that will apply to their degrees.

"[CUNY] T-Rex is designed to help students make smarter course-taking decisions."

Alex Monday, @dwutchiett.bsky.social, and @lexalogue.bsky.social discuss how the credit mobility tool is making the #transfer process more transparent, for @insidehighered.com: www.insidehighered.com/opinion/colu...

25.08.2025 15:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Preserving At-Risk Public Data - Ithaka S+R β€ͺFederal data enable cutting-edge research and underpin decision making across the public and private sectorβ€”but that data is increasingly at risk. Learn about efforts to safeguard public access to…

@ithakasr.bsky.social recently spoke with DRP members @lyndamk.bsky.social, @quetzal1234.bsky.social, @halle-burns.bsky.social, and @mikalarae.bsky.social about the founding of DRP and all things #DataRescue

sr.ithaka.org/blog/preserv...

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Federal data are an essential public good, enabling cutting-edge research and underpinning decision making by governments, businesses, and individuals.

Federal data are an essential public good, enabling cutting-edge research and underpinning decision making by governments, businesses, and individuals.

β€œSince February, the Data Rescue Project and over 500 volunteers have identified and preserved public access to over 1200 vulnerable federal reports, datasets, and resources.”

We spoke with @datarescueproject.org to learn about efforts to protect vital public data: sr.ithaka.org/blog/preserv...

21.08.2025 19:28 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Investing in data is not just a compliance necessity--it is essential to ensuring educational equity, program quality, and long-term success for students who are incarcerated.

Investing in data is not just a compliance necessity--it is essential to ensuring educational equity, program quality, and long-term success for students who are incarcerated.

Why does data matter for #HigherEd in prison?

Our latest report uncovers how #PrisonEducation programs are tracking student enrollment and outcomes, and highlights why a strong data infrastructure can help programs better support student success inside: sr.ithaka.org/publications...

20.08.2025 17:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Learning Mobility Empowering Educational Journeys Beyond Traditional Pathways AACRAO has updated our Privacy Policy to reflect changes to meeting registration practices. Please read this document to understand changes. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best…

Check out this new book on learning mobility (incl. credit transfer) edited by the transfer champions Wendy Kilgore, Lara Couturier, and Carolyn Gentle-Genitty, with chapters by the likes of Juana Sanchez and the @ithakasr.bsky.social credit mobility team! #AcademicSky #highered @aacrao.bsky.social

19.08.2025 15:42 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
SXSW EDU 2026. Vote for my PanelPicker Idea. Community voting - August 5-24, 2025.

SXSW EDU 2026. Vote for my PanelPicker Idea. Community voting - August 5-24, 2025.

Are you attending #SXSWEDU 2026? Learn about Ithaka S+R sessions on supporting first-generation student success, AI literacy in #HigherEd, and a meetup on credit mobility strategies to support transfer students.

Cast your votes with #PanelPicker by August 24! sr.ithaka.org/blog/panelpi...

19.08.2025 14:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
What strategies are Open Source Program Offices using to promote open source software on campus? What challenges are they encountering?

What strategies are Open Source Program Offices using to promote open source software on campus? What challenges are they encountering?

Open Source Program Offices (OSPOs) coordinate and nurture open source software adoption across an organization. How can OSPOs advance #OpenSource research for #HigherEd?

Our new report shares insights from 12 university OSPOs funded by @sloanfoundation.bsky.social: sr.ithaka.org/publications...

14.08.2025 17:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Guest Post - What is the Current State of Academic e-book Business Models?Β  - The Scholarly Kitchen A new report from Ithaka S+R assesses the current state of scholarly monograph publishing in humanities and social sciences disciplines in order to understand how current business models are functioni...

Guest Post β€” What is the Current State of Academic e-book Business Models? scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2025/08/14/g...

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"We want to be a national leader in credit mobility and acknowledging learning that happens through experience and working."

"We want to be a national leader in credit mobility and acknowledging learning that happens through experience and working."

How can institutions strengthen #transfer pathways to help students get credit for their learningβ€”from military experience to training programs?

Lisa Holstrom, Ben Parrot, & Jared Shank discuss non-credit to credit initiatives at the Ohio Department of #HigherEd: sr.ithaka.org/blog/strengt...

12.08.2025 16:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Click through and give an up-vote to these strong session proposals from @ithakasr.bsky.social! Excited to share more at #SXSWEDU about the work we are doing together to change the game on #firstgen student success.

06.08.2025 22:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Vote for my PanelPicker Idea. Community Voting. August 5-24, 2025. SXSW EDU 2026.

Vote for my PanelPicker Idea. Community Voting. August 5-24, 2025. SXSW EDU 2026.

We’d love to see you at #SXSWEDU!

We’re proposing sessions on fostering #FirstGeneration student success across campuses, transfer policies to support mobile learners, AI literacy, and more. Learn more about Ithaka S+R panels and vote with #PanelPicker by August 24! sr.ithaka.org/blog/panelpi...

06.08.2025 15:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Associate VP @cgheesling.bsky.social is speaking today with @ithakasr.bsky.social's Holistic Credit Mobility project about the changing national landscape regarding workforce Pell, regional accreditation, and three-year bachelor’s degree programs and their impacts on credit mobility efforts.

05.08.2025 16:52 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@ithakasr is following 20 prominent accounts