Safe walking paths, study spaces, nearby horse trails, and a garden are just a few of the amenities available at the John Irwin House, housing for previously incarcerated students attending California State University, Fullerton.

This kind of housing option is rare for students with an incarceration experience. But thanks to Project Rebound, Jimmie Conner has been able to call the John Irwin House home for nearly three years as he works toward his bachelor’s degrees in sociology and business. 

Today's higher education system is data rich, but information poor. Many students and families are missing key information when trying to choose which college to attend and policymakers lack the data necessary to provide insight into a complete picture of higher education outcomes when making decisions about student supports and funding. 

In this video, Janiel Santos of the Institute for Higher Education Policy shares why better postsecondary information matters.

A new report provides a roadmap for community college leaders seeking to re-enroll adult learners who earned academic credits but left college without a degree or credential.

The report, from InsideTrack, also includes tips for tailoring marketing materials to adult learners, such as highlighting other credentials offered beyond degrees and emphasizing the connection between education and economic mobility, among other strategies.