| 1. Social-Emotional Learning Is the Rage in K-12. So Why Not in College? |
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Whether you believe the purpose of college is to foster intellectual curiosity or simply to land a job after graduation, emotional well-being is a prerequisite to both. Research links learning ability to social and emotional health, which will become increasingly important for workplace success in the coming decades. |
| Why This Matters: When looking at retention and student success, mental health can be a major factor. How can we leverage technology to promote social-emotional learning and offer students the kinds of support they need? |
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| 2. Texas A&M campus dean sees eTextbook program driving completion |
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Dr. Tracy Hurley, dean of the College of Business at Texas A&M University-San Antonio, writes for eSchool News that a business school eTextbook program that rolled the costs of digital course materials onto students' financial aid packages has driven an average savings of $1,374 per student and increased the likelihood of completion. |
| Why This Matters: For students with tight finances, soaring textbook costs can be a barrier to degree completion. Read how an eTextbook initiative helped Texas A&M cut costs and keep students on track. |
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| 3. The University of Chicago Re-Engages Alumni Through Online Learning |
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Not every interaction generates an immediate return. Brands often have to engage target audiences multiple times to establish relationships and get them to perform desired actions. |
| Why This Matters: Online learning doesn’t just have to be targeted to current students. The University of Chicago’s Alumni U program is tapping into the power of online learning to re-engage former students and drive fundraising efforts. |
