Topic: Higher Education

Campus Racial Climates Amid Student Protests: Keeping Students of Color Safe

article-cropped October 01, 2024 by Durriya Ahmed

To improve access and retention for students of color, there must be sustainable steps toward improving campus racial climates.

EdTrust Unveils 2024 Transition Memo Outlining Urgent Policy Priorities for Equitable Education

newspaper September 30, 2024 by EdTrust

EdTrust announces the release of its 2024 Transition Memo, a comprehensive policy guide designed to inform, inspire, and spur action at the federal level by Congress and the executive branch.

Comment Letter to the U.S. Department of Education Regarding Ways to Support the Successful Completion of the 2025-2026 FAFSA

September 26, 2024 by EdTrust

On behalf of the undersigned institutions and organizations, we write to provide comments regarding the 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Authentic Student Voices: Texas Community College Student Advisory Council Members Attend 2024 CCATT Conference

article-cropped September 24, 2024 by EdTrust in Texas

Texas Community College Student Advisory Council members recently attended the CCATT Conference, where they raised concerns about the need for more student supports & smoother credit transfer policies, & proposed solutions to these & other pressing issues impacting community college students.

Hate Crimes on College Campuses — How Policymakers and Accreditors Can Create a Safer Learning Environment for Students

article-cropped September 23, 2024 by Michael Grigsby

Accreditors & policymakers can protect students of color, promote institutional accountability, & enhance hatecrime reporting by encouraging colleges to improve their campus racial climates.

Ensuring Full FAFSA Functionality is Key

August 08, 2024 by EdTrust

Statement from Wil Del Pilar, Ph.D., Senior Vice President of EdTrust on the Biden-Harris administration’s FAFSA announcement

Why DEI Programs Matter to College Students

article-cropped July 29, 2024 by Emmanuel Marshall

DEI programs for students of color in college can be life-changing for underserved and/or overlooked populations.

Postsecondary Student Success Grants Program Comment

July 09, 2024 by EdTrust

Priorities, Requirements, and Definitions for the Postsecondary Student Success Grant Program.

A Policy Roadmap That Steers Students of Color to Success, From Pre-K Through College

article-cropped June 29, 2024 by Wil Del Pilar, Ph.D.

A new framework that could evolve P-16 policies and practices for students of color without relying on affirmative action.