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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.

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...

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.

Announcing the US Researcher Survey

We’re launching a new national survey of academic #researchers!

The survey will capture a snapshot of researchers’ attitudes and practices, with perspectives on methodologies, current challenges, and support needs in a time of profound disruption. Learn more: sr.ithaka.org/blog/announc...

New Case Study From @ithakasr.bsky.social: Public and Academic #Libraries in Partnership: Advancing Digital Literacy in Illinois sr.ithaka.org/publications... ||| Blog Post/Highlights sr.ithaka.org/blog/broadba... #digitalliteracy

Broadband and Beyond - Ithaka S+R Academic and public libraries are essential community hubs providing free access to technology for patrons who do not have reliable internet or devices at

Learn how #libraries can empower digital learning and access to technology: sr.ithaka.org/blog/broadba...

"If we can make that sort of difference in their life, even if it is just one person at a class, I think that's a successful partnership."

Could a #library partnership help bridge the digital divide?

Our latest case study shines a light on a collaboration between a community college and two public libraries in Illinois, working together to advance #DigitalLiteracy and expand technological access. sr.ithaka.org/publications...

Collecting Additional Data on Students with Disabilities in the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) - Ithaka S+R In 2024, the National Postsecondary Education Cooperative (NPEC), an advisory group to the National Center for Education Statistics, part of the US Department of Education in 2024 commissioned this re...

A new report, commissioned by the National Postsecondary Education Cooperative, provides insight on the data currently collected on students with disabilities, gaps, and shares recommendations on enhancing data collection through IPEDS: sr.ithaka.org/publications...

There is still a lack of robust information and a consistent understanding of how students with disabilities navigate the academic landscape.

Between 2004 and 2020, the number of students with disabilities enrolled in #HigherEd increased from 1 in 10 to 1 in 5 students.

How can institutions use #IPEDS and other national data to better understand these students’ needs, and how can those data be improved? sr.ithaka.org/publications...

Reflections on the NASPA Conferences on Student Success in Higher Ed.

Did you attend this year’s NASPA Student Success in Higher Education #NASPASSHE Conference? #AcademicSky

Ithaka S+R sessions focused on supporting student navigation of college services and empowering first-generation #StudentSuccess. Read our recap: sr.ithaka.org/blog/reflect...

Measuring the Economic Value of a Liberal Education

How can we quantify exposure to a #LiberalArts education? Traditional metrics, like student’s major and institution, fall short.

A new Ithaka S+R study offers a novel approach, measuring students' exposure to key features of a liberal arts and sciences education. sr.ithaka.org/publications...

Learning Mobility - Ithaka S+R Learning Mobility: Empowering Educational Journeys Beyond Traditional Pathways, a new ebook recently published by the American Association of Collegiate How can institutions and systems better serve l...

We were proud to contribute promising approaches to supporting learners following nonlinear educational paths, drawing from institutional, system, and state case studies we conducted across the US. Learn more: sr.ithaka.org/blog/learnin...

Learning Mobility: Empowering Educational Journeys Beyond Traditional Pathways. AACRAO introduces the first comprehensive exploration of learning mobility in US higher education.

A new @aacrao.bsky.social ebook features actionable research on credit mobility, with perspectives from institutional leaders, administrators, and researchers.

Read Ithaka S+R’s chapter, “Institutional and System Approaches to Holistic Credit Mobility”: go.aacrao.org/l/407842/202...

Webinar Recap; From Debt to Degrees: Strategies to Drive Re-Enrollment - ReUp Education How can debt forgiveness re-engage adult learners? Explore the Ohio College Comeback Compact and practical strategies to boost re-enrollment success.

Did you miss ReUp's recent #webinar, "From Debt to Degrees: Strategies to Drive Re-Enrollment"?

Read a recap for insights from the Ohio College Comeback Compact—an initiative that offers stopped-out adult learners in Northeast Ohio a path back to a degree: reupeducation.com/resources/we...

Preparing Students for an AI-Infused Workforce - Ithaka S+R How can colleges and universities best prepare students to enter an increasingly AI-centered and infused workforce?

Nobody captures it better than Claire Baytas at @ithakasr.bsky.social . Dive into her sharp recap here:

#AIinEducation #EduAI #AIEdu

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"This intervention, where you directly guarantee financial aid to students before they had applied to college, resulted in significant increases in students' likelihood of applying, being admitted to, and enrolling at UT Austin."

At @utaustin.bsky.social, a bold, data-informed strategy aims to remove key barriers to access for low-income #students.

Dr. Matt Giani shares early outcomes from the pilot, combining automatic admissions with proactive #FinancialAid guarantees. Learn more: sr.ithaka.org/publications...

Preparing Students for an AI-Infused Workforce: Reflections from the University of Baltimore's 2025 AI Summit

How can #highered institutions best prepare students to enter an increasingly AI-infused workforce?

Claire Baytas shares reflections from the University of Baltimore’s #AI summit, focused on AI literacy, challenges and opportunities for faculty and students, and more: sr.ithaka.org/blog/prepari...

How States Use IPEDS Data to Strengthen the National Postsecondary Education Data Infrastructure. Includes image of college students on a staircase.

How do states use #IPEDS data to advance postsecondary credential attainment?

With support from @luminafoundation.bsky.social, we're collaborating with @sheeoed.bsky.social to survey state #HigherEd agencies to find answers and share actionable recommendations: sr.ithaka.org/blog/uses-of...

We're teaming up with @ithakasr.bsky.social on a new project to assess how state higher education agencies use IPEDS to support their systems, inform policy and planning, and advance credential attainment and other postsecondary education goals. Learn more: sr.ithaka.org/blog/uses-of...

Examining the Critical Role of Technology in Holistic Credit Mobility - Ithaka S+R In February 2025, Ithaka S+R and Complete College America launched the holistic credit mobility acceleration cohort. This community of practice comprises

A group of IHEs organized by @ithakasr.bsky.social has been examining how to improve credit mobility, most recently by identifying how technology can help with this, including IHEs' specific tech needs & steps to take to maximize use of tech: buff.ly/75pGkhW #AcademicSky #highered

How researchers use PSEO data to study postsecondary outcomes and inform policy.

Discover how #data on postsecondary employment outcomes can drive decision-making for #HigherEd policy.

A new report for @pseocoalition.bsky.social ‪explores how researchers and policymakers are using the data to inform strategy: sr.ithaka.org/publications...

A set of institutions is now pushing for a plan that, in lieu of the dramatic tax increases, would require them to spend 5 percent of their endowment's value each year.

Over the past few months, several legislative proposals have taken aim at significantly increasing the #EndowmentTax for #HigherEd institutions.

We unpack an alternative policy, put forth by the Learn Alliance, and trace potential impacts: sr.ithaka.org/blog/an-endo...

Expanding AI Literacy Integration: Fall 2025 Cohort. Join by July 18, 2025.

We’re thrilled to launch a new cohort focused on defining, implementing, and scaling #AILiteracy initiatives across higher education.

The project supports each campus as they examine student and faculty needs, and develop effective programs. Join by July 18: sr.ithaka.org/blog/expandi...

Understanding the Federal Role in Higher Education Accreditation.

#Accreditation ensures that US colleges & universities meet standards of quality in order for enrolled students to receive federal funding.

Read our explainer on what accreditation is, how it came to be, and how the recent federal actions fit into the bigger picture. sr.ithaka.org/blog/underst...

Do campus data services provide effective support to #researchers?

On the IDEA: Improving Data Engagement and Advocacy podcast, Shannon Sheridan & Briana Ezray Wham spotlight our report on researchers' perspectives and challenges with #data services. Listen in: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/dat...

Maximizing Impact Through Collaboration at Chatham Community Library - Ithaka S+R Introduction Community college and public libraries both serve overlapping populations—including students, job seekers, adult learners, ESL learners, and How can public and academic libraries collabor...

Read a new case study highlighting successes and challenges as a result of the collaboration: sr.ithaka.org/publications...

Public and community college libraries tend to operate independently from each other, but through collaborative partnerships they could enhance their impact and reach.

At Chatham Community Library, a joint-use library partnership with Central Carolina Community College enables the #library to share space, staff, collections, and essential operational services, while maximizing resources and expanding access for communities: sr.ithaka.org/publications...

Promotional image for JSTOR Digital Stewardship Services featuring a quote: "Through primary sources, we understand our own humanity." and an image of Roger Schonfeld, Managing Director, with the JSTOR logo at the top.

In The Scholarly Kitchen, Roger Schonfeld (@rschon.bsky.social) reflects on what two decades of work at @ithakasr.bsky.social have taught him and how it informs his new role at JSTOR Digital Stewardship Services.

👉 Read more via @scholarlykitchen.bsky.social: bit.ly/4e5tRle

As @rschon.bsky.social takes on a role at @jstor.bsky.social Digital Stewardship Services, he reflects on 20 years of #research on libraries, scholarly communication, and distinctive collections at Ithaka S+R.

Expanding AI Literacy Integration: Fall 2025 Cohort. Join by July 18, 2025.

Are you interested in advancing #AILiteracy at your college or university? #AcademicSky

We’re convening a new cohort of librarians, educators, & administrators to better understand AI literacy needs on their campuses and plan strategies to support students and faculty: sr.ithaka.org/blog/expandi...