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Ithaka S+R @ithakasr.bsky.social · 15d

What does the future of the #LiberalArts look like in today’s uncertain climate?

On October 22 at 11am, we’re hosting a #webinar that will bring together a panel of #HigherEd leaders and share findings on the economic value of the liberal arts. Register today: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

The Liberal Arts in Challenging Times. October 22, 2025 at 11AM ET. Catharine Bond Hill, Elizabeth Davidson Pisacreta, Andrew Delbanco, Kaye Husbands Fealing, Lynn Pasquerella.

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Ithaka S+R @ithakasr.bsky.social · 16d

How can colleges support #FirstGen students in times of crisis?

An issue brief explores how the #KesslerScholars Program, which provides holistic support to first-gen, low-income students at 16 colleges & universities, helped students thrive despite the pandemic. sr.ithaka.org/publications...

Supporting First-Generation Students in a Time of Crisis: Lessons from the Kessler Scholars Program Response to COVID-19. Includes image of student in a virtual class in a dorm.

Ithaka S+R @ithakasr.bsky.social · 17d

We’re launching a Rural Student Success Network to improve and expand postsecondary opportunities for rural learners across the US.

Learn more about the new initiative in collaboration with @aascu.org: sr.ithaka.org/blog/launchi...

Launching the Rural-Serving Institution Student Success Network. Request for Participation due October 3, 2025.

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AASCU @aascu.org · 18d

Introducing the Rural Student Success Network! AASCU & @ithakasr.bsky.social are helping rural-serving institutions boost #StudentSuccess & align programs with local workforce needs. $15K subgrant, support, and more!

Informational Webinar Sept. 23.

Apply by Oct 3: tinyurl.com/2wsbhv79

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Ithaka S+R @ithakasr.bsky.social · 22d

We’re excited to participate in a project tackling textbook affordability, with Empire State University, Buffalo State University, & @fredoniau.bsky.social.

Thanks to support from ECMC Foundation, the effort will evaluate and pilot affordable course material models: sr.ithaka.org/blog/tacklin...

Tackling Textbook Affordability: New Project with Empire State University, Buffalo State University, and SUNY Fredonia. Image of pile of textbooks.

Ithaka S+R @ithakasr.bsky.social · 25d

Want to learn more?

Register to join a virtual convening that will share takeaways, strategies, and promising practices from the community of practice: ithaka.webex.com/weblink/regi...

Ithaka S+R @ithakasr.bsky.social · 25d

We’re working with states across the country to improve opportunities for #AdultLearners with some college but no credential.

In Pennsylvania, we’re helping 50 #HigherEd institutions to make progress toward the goal of re-enrolling adult learners. sr.ithaka.org/blog/reflect...

Reflections from the Pennsylvania Adult Learner Re-Engagement Community of Practice. Includes photo of students in a student center of a college.

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Ithaka S+R @ithakasr.bsky.social · 29d

The projects were funded through the @americantalent.bsky.social’s Student Success Research Grant Program.

Learn more about the initiative: sr.ithaka.org/blog/the-ame...

The American Talent Initiative Student Success Research Grant Program Funds Five Mission-Aligned Projects - Ithaka S+R

The American Talent Initiative (ATI) is committed to creating postsecondary opportunities for low- and moderate-income students and expanding this group’s

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Ithaka S+R @ithakasr.bsky.social · 29d

We’re excited to share a special issue of the Peabody Journal of Education, featuring original #research on strategies to support lower-income #StudentSuccess at high-graduation-rate institutions.

Read insights from the studies, with an introduction from Ithaka S+R: sr.ithaka.org/blog/student...

Student Success Research Featured in Special Edition of Peabody Journal of Education.

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Ithaka S+R @ithakasr.bsky.social · Sep 10

In August, the US Department of Education proposed revisions to the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System #IPEDS to expand data collection on college #admissions and applicants.

Our new blog post explores implications for colleges and universities: sr.ithaka.org/blog/what-th...

Any proposed revisions to IPEDS must be approached thoughtfully, with an emphasis on accuracy, feasibility, and strong engagement with both data providers and users.

Ithaka S+R @ithakasr.bsky.social · Sep 8

Sustainability is a major challenge for even the most successful #OpenSource software. We took on the issue in a one-day workshop of 40 open source software leaders and researchers, cohosted with @apereofoundation.bsky.social.

Read a recap: sr.ithaka.org/blog/sustain...

Reflections on Sustaining Open Source Software in the Research Enterprise. Includes photo of workshop session.

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Ithaka S+R @ithakasr.bsky.social · Sep 3

“Better data is essential to realizing the promise of higher ed in prison.”

For @insidehighered.com, @saraweissman.insidehighered.com spotlights our report exploring the data infrastructure of #HigherEdinPrison and what it means for quality education inside. www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-t...

A Dearth of Data on Incarcerated Students

A recent report from Ithaka S+R found that there’s a lack of consistent, available data on students in prison education programs, including basic metrics like enrollment, retention and completion.

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Ithaka S+R @ithakasr.bsky.social · Sep 2

The US Census Bureau’s Postsecondary Employment Outcomes (PSEO) program provides public data that creates a more complete picture of the labor market outcomes of #graduates.

Learn how the data can guide state and #HigherEd decisions: sr.ithaka.org/blog/how-sta...

PSEO is helping to shift the conversation from anecdotal evidence of workforce relevance to data that is helpful for students and families, institutions, and policymakers.

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Coalition for Networked Information @cni-org.bsky.social · Aug 29

In this CNI video, @ithakasr.bsky.social overview the results of the Making #AI Generative for #HigherEducation project, which brought together 18 higher education institutions to explore how #GenAI is impacting teaching, learning, and research.

Making Artificial Intelligence Generative for Higher Education: A Multi-Institution Research Project

The Making Artificial Intellience (AI) Generative for Higher Education project, led by the non-profit organization Ithaka S+R, brings together 18 institutions of higher education in the U.S. and…

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CURIOSS @curiossorg.bsky.social · Aug 28

Great to see this new report from @ithakasr.bsky.social on 12 of our members' #academicOSPOs.

The findings share insights on common strategies, challenges, and operating models.

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#AcademicSky #opensource #opensourcesoftware #openscience

University Publishing In A Digital Age - Ithaka S+R

Scholars have a vast range of opportunities to distribute their work, from setting up web pages or blogs, to posting articles to working paper websites or

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Ithaka S+R @ithakasr.bsky.social · Aug 27

Working together, academic & public #libraries have the potential to meet community needs in powerful and often overlooked ways.

We brought together library leaders, advisors, and stakeholders to brainstorm ideas for #library partnership. Learn more: sr.ithaka.org/blog/buildin...

Building Stronger Library Partnerships: Lessons from the Library Partnership Development Institute

Ithaka S+R @ithakasr.bsky.social · Aug 26

In a new op-ed for @insidehighered.com, Ithaka S+R's Catharine Bond Hill looks at what counts as unlawful proxy discrimination in college #admissions.

Read more: www.insidehighered.com/opinion/view...

What Counts as “Unlawful Proxy Discrimination”? (opinion)

The Trump administration mostly seems concerned about the use of “unlawful proxies” that would benefit Black and Hispanic students in admission, Catharine Hill writes.

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Cackle AhnBOOg @teach-research.bsky.social · Aug 25

As a previous community college transfer student (who was 1 of something like 40 students to head to UC from an enrollment in the thousands) this is great to see 👏👏👏

Ithaka S+R @ithakasr.bsky.social · Aug 25

"[CUNY] T-Rex is designed to help students make smarter course-taking decisions."

Alex Monday, @dwutchiett.bsky.social, and @lexalogue.bsky.social discuss how the credit mobility tool is making the #transfer process more transparent, for @insidehighered.com: www.insidehighered.com/opinion/colu...

How a Tool Called T-Rex Can Help Students Transfer Smarter

Early evidence suggests CUNY’s Transfer Explorer is strengthening credit mobility by helping future transfer students choose courses that will apply to their degrees.

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Ithaka S+R @ithakasr.bsky.social · Aug 25

"[CUNY] T-Rex is designed to help students make smarter course-taking decisions."

Alex Monday, @dwutchiett.bsky.social, and @lexalogue.bsky.social discuss how the credit mobility tool is making the #transfer process more transparent, for @insidehighered.com: www.insidehighered.com/opinion/colu...

How a Tool Called T-Rex Can Help Students Transfer Smarter

Early evidence suggests CUNY’s Transfer Explorer is strengthening credit mobility by helping future transfer students choose courses that will apply to their degrees.

www.insidehighered.com

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Data Rescue Project #DataRescue @datarescueproject.org · Aug 21

@ithakasr.bsky.social recently spoke with DRP members @lyndamk.bsky.social, @quetzal1234.bsky.social, @halle-burns.bsky.social, and @mikalarae.bsky.social about the founding of DRP and all things #DataRescue

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Preserving At-Risk Public Data - Ithaka S+R

‪Federal data enable cutting-edge research and underpin decision making across the public and private sector—but that data is increasingly at risk. Learn about efforts to safeguard public access to…

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Ithaka S+R @ithakasr.bsky.social · Aug 21

“Since February, the Data Rescue Project and over 500 volunteers have identified and preserved public access to over 1200 vulnerable federal reports, datasets, and resources.”

We spoke with @datarescueproject.org to learn about efforts to protect vital public data: sr.ithaka.org/blog/preserv...

Federal data are an essential public good, enabling cutting-edge research and underpinning decision making by governments, businesses, and individuals.

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Ithaka S+R @ithakasr.bsky.social · Aug 20

Why does data matter for #HigherEd in prison?

Our latest report uncovers how #PrisonEducation programs are tracking student enrollment and outcomes, and highlights why a strong data infrastructure can help programs better support student success inside: sr.ithaka.org/publications...

Investing in data is not just a compliance necessity--it is essential to ensuring educational equity, program quality, and long-term success for students who are incarcerated.

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Alexandra W. Logue @lexalogue.bsky.social · Aug 19

Check out this new book on learning mobility (incl. credit transfer) edited by the transfer champions Wendy Kilgore, Lara Couturier, and Carolyn Gentle-Genitty, with chapters by the likes of Juana Sanchez and the @ithakasr.bsky.social credit mobility team! #AcademicSky #highered @aacrao.bsky.social

Learning Mobility Empowering Educational Journeys Beyond Traditional Pathways

AACRAO has updated our Privacy Policy to reflect changes to meeting registration practices. Please read this document to understand changes. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best…

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Ithaka S+R @ithakasr.bsky.social · Aug 19

Are you attending #SXSWEDU 2026? Learn about Ithaka S+R sessions on supporting first-generation student success, AI literacy in #HigherEd, and a meetup on credit mobility strategies to support transfer students.

Cast your votes with #PanelPicker by August 24! sr.ithaka.org/blog/panelpi...

SXSW EDU 2026. Vote for my PanelPicker Idea. Community voting - August 5-24, 2025.

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Ithaka S+R @ithakasr.bsky.social · Aug 14

Open Source Program Offices (OSPOs) coordinate and nurture open source software adoption across an organization. How can OSPOs advance #OpenSource research for #HigherEd?

Our new report shares insights from 12 university OSPOs funded by @sloanfoundation.bsky.social: sr.ithaka.org/publications...

What strategies are Open Source Program Offices using to promote open source software on campus? What challenges are they encountering?

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