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First Destination Preparation: The Role of the Liberal Arts
(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2021-05)
This study aims to build a deeper understanding of the extent to which liberal arts experiences lead to the building of liberal arts skills and to determine whether these skills ultimately help students arrive at their ...
Data Use and Decision Making in Fort Worth ISD
(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2021-05)
Fort Worth Independent School District’s performance on state achievement and growth measures ranks among the lowest compared to similarly sized districts across the state of Texas. These results sparked an intense focus ...
Admissions Selectivity for Missouri's Public Universities
(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2021-05)
This report discusses a recent study commissioned by the Office of Postsecondary Policy, located within the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development, to evaluate the relevance and efficacy of the ...
Enrollment Growth Strategies for the Contemporary Liberal Arts College
(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2021-05)
Small, private, liberal arts colleges face challenges in enrolling first-year students due to demographic trends impacting their target populations and unsustainable financial aid allocation strategies. Marietta College, ...
Clarity, Capacity, Community, and Continuous Improvement: An evaluationof summer programming
(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2021-05)
School districts throughout the United States invest in summer programming meant to effectively leverage students’ typical out-of-school time for continued growth. In this study, we conduct an evaluation of middle school ...
Time For Change: The Impact of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Practitioners on Independent School Campuses
(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2021-05)
In an increasingly diverse nation, establishing representative, equitable, and inclusive work environments has become a prominent discussion for many organizations. This journey for NAIS (National Association of Independent ...
Innovation: A Disposition, Not a Destination
(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2021-05)
As market-driven businesses, independent schools often rely on innovative practices to stay current for prospective families. In partnership with the National Organization of Independent Schools (NAIS), this mixed-methods ...
Sense of Belonging & Academic Performance: Outcomes from a Residental Commons Model
(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2021-05)
This study examines the relationships between participation in a residential commons system, sense of belonging, and academic performance in the context of an elite, highly residential liberal arts university. The findings ...