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    What’s AHEAD Poll Results: Sexual Violence on Campus

    Sexual violence is a common topic of discussion among higher education leaders. In this poll, we asked higher education leaders to share their perceptions about sexual violence on campus.  

    Not a Spectator Sport

    Penn AHEAD Senior Scholar Peter Eckel and Cathy Trower, President of Trower & Trower, Inc., offer specific steps that boards should heed when considering issues of campus diversity and equity.

    Throwing Down the Gauntlet: Ten Ways to Ensure That Higher Education Research Continues to Matter

    In last week’s presidential address, I offered 10 actions that members of the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) can take to ensure that higher education research continues to matter. I am delighted that I achieved one of my primary goals: to stimulate conversation about how we – as higher education researchers – are addressing important issues that face higher education.

    One of my recommendations, in particular, has provoked welcome discussion.

    2015 Association for the Study of Higher Education Conference

    As the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) prepares for its 40th annual conference November 5-8, 2015, in Denver, Colorado, Penn AHEAD is proud to be celebrating several connections with the organization. ASHE is dedicated to advancing the production of high-quality research on higher education, and is the leading professional research organization for higher education professionals. 

    What’s AHEAD Poll Results—College Affordability: Is Free Community College Tuition the Answer?

    In this poll, we asked higher education leaders to share their perceptions about college affordability and the possibility of making community colleges tuition-free.  

    AHEAD Executive Director Laura Perna Gives Keynote address on college access and attainment

    On Friday, September 18, 2015, Penn AHEAD's Laura Perna delivered a keynote address at the 2015 Kansas-Missouri Summit on Access, Persistence and Completion in Higher Education. Dr. Perna's speech focused on the importance of closing the gaps in college-related outcomes that persist across demographic groups. For a summary of her speech, please click here.

    First Generation: Film Screening and Discussion

    Penn AHEAD, The Center for the Study of Race & Equity in Education, and Penn Admissions are co-hosting a one-hour film screening and discussion on Thursday September 24, 2015 from 12:0pm - 2:00pm at the University of Pennsylvania, Meyerson Hall Room B1. First Generation is an award-winning documentary that captures the stories of four students who are first in their families to pursue a college education.

    For more information, click here to view the event flier and click here to learn more.  

    How the 99 per cent learn: America’s overlooked successes

    Penn AHEAD Senior Scholar Alan Ruby says that it's a pity the efforts of myriad institutions striving daily to help students of diverse backgrounds are eclipsed by Ivy League tales.

    What’s AHEAD Poll Results--Public Perceptions of Higher Education: Is it Worth the Cost?

    In this poll, we asked higher education leaders to share their perceptions on the cost and value of postsecondary education. We then asked these leaders to assess the perceptions of higher education’s value proposition among key stakeholders, responsiveness to stakeholders, and most common criticisms. 

    AHEAD Executive Director Laura Perna Testifies before House Subcommittee

     On April 30, 2015 Dr. Laura Perna, along with three other experts, testified before the United States of Representatives Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training on improving college access and completion for low-income and first-generation college students. Dr. Perna focused her testimony on best practices and gave recommendations to guide the Committee's consideration of college access and success programs. 

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