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On the Same Page? Administrator and Faculty Views on What Shapes College Learning and Student Success
Findings from a national survey of higher education professionals across campus roles and institutional types
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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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On the Same Page? Administrator and Faculty Views on What Shapes College Learning and Student Success
Findings from a national survey of higher education professionals across campus roles and institutional types
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Academic Year 2021-2022: Are College Campuses Ready?
This report explores how well prepared colleges and universities are to support students as they readjust to in-person learning and rising national polarization in the wake of several grave challenges encountered since the onset of the pandemic.
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Campus Challenges and Strategic Priorities in a Time of Change
This report, drawn from AAC&U’s most recent survey of campus stakeholders, addresses the top institutional challenges and leading strategic priorities for campuses as they weather the global pandemic and address issues of systemic racism
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How College Contributes to Workforce Success: Employer Views on What Matters Most
AAC&U’s most recent survey of employers explores views on the value of a college degree, the educational outcomes and experiences most valued for hiring decisions, and perceptions of recent graduates’ levels of preparedness for workplace success.
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Is College Worth the Time and Money? It Depends on Whom You Ask
Findings comparing attitudes on higher education among adults in the general public with employer perspectives on the value of a college degree. This research was conducted in collaboration with the Bipartisan Policy Center.
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Responding to the Ongoing COVID-19 Crisis and to Calls for Racial Justice: A Survey of College and University Presidents
Comparative findings from surveys conducted with college and university presidents in 2020 to gain insights into responses to the pandemic and calls for racial justice. This research was conducted in collaboration with ABC Insights and rpk Group.
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Fulfilling the American Dream: Liberal Education and the Future of Work
AAC&U’s 2018 survey of employers included a sample of 1000 hiring managers and C-suite executives across a range of topics relevant to workforce preparation and career longevity.
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On Solid Ground
This report shares results from the first two years of data collection from AAC&U’s VALUE initiative. Findings reveal an initial landscape of students’ demonstrated performance on key learning outcomes.