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Open Educational Resources: A New High-Impact Practice
Based on a two-year study of nearly 700,000 student records, this report makes the case that OER implementation merits recognition as a high-impact practice.
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Covering a wide range of topics and issues, AAC&U research provides timely evidence to support student success, advance equity, and advocate for liberal education.
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Open Educational Resources: A New High-Impact Practice
Based on a two-year study of nearly 700,000 student records, this report makes the case that OER implementation merits recognition as a high-impact practice.
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Motivation, Engagement, and Student Wellbeing in College
This report presents findings from a national survey examining how students’ motivations for attending college shape their engagement in high-impact educational experiences and their overall well-being.
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What Students Value in College
What Students Value in College explores how students define the value of higher education and highlights the educational experiences most strongly associated with student well-being, growth, and long-term success.
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Institutional Conditions for Integrating Emerging Technologies in Higher Education
This report presents survey and focus group findings on how institutions are adopting GenAI and OER and what it takes to implement them effectively at scale.
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The AI Challenge: How College Faculty Assess the Present and Future of Higher Education in the Age of AI
This collaborative study provides campus leaders, educators, and policymakers with clear evidence and faculty insights to inform thoughtful decisions about AI’s role in higher education.
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The Agility Imperative: How Employers View Preparation for an Uncertain Future
The survey found strong alignment between the outcomes of a liberal education and the skills and dispositions employers view as essential for success in entry-level jobs and for advancement in their organizations.
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The Integration of Career Readiness into Experiential Learning and High-Impact Practices
How is career preparation being embedded into experiential learning and high-impact practices? This new report presents findings from a survey of faculty, staff, and administrators.
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Leading Through Disruption: Higher Education Executives Assess AI’s Impacts on Teaching and Learning
Generative AI is reshaping higher education. Discover research insights on student adoption, faculty challenges, institutional readiness, and the transformative opportunities AI brings to teaching and learning.