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IHE Engagement
Higher Education

Higher education student engagement is multi-dimensional, involving behavioral, emotional, and cognitive aspects.

Behavioral engagement is shown through actions such as consistent attendance, completing coursework, being prepared for classes, and participating in course and campus activities. Emotional engagement is demonstrated through a sense of belonging and investment in one's education. Cognitive engagement is reflected in students’ willingness to challenge themselves and think critically.

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Student Experience and Belonging Interventions

Provides recommendations for how federal policymakers can draw on evidence-based student experience and belonging interventions to help students complete their degrees.

Rubric for the Authentic Engagement of Student Parents

Guides leadership in engaging student parents in projects, initiatives, or organizations. Whether you are working on a small group project, on a program designed to support student parents, or on evaluating organizational practices for student parents, this rubric offers a flexible framework that can be adapted to guide project or organizational efforts. You may assess project, program, or organizational practices in the rubric, reviewing each principle based on any of these levels. We offer some guidance and ask you to adjust your orientation to the rubric, applying it based on your

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In the dynamic landscape of education, where every day brings new challenges and opportunities for growth, educators and school administrators hold an immense responsibility to foster environments where learning flourishes—spaces that are not only safe and inclusive but also vibrant with the diverse identities of each student.

NCCSD Research Brief

Presents research acquired from focus groups with college students with disabilities across the country in order to better understand their experiences in higher education and  establish priorities for the work of the Center.

Generation Hope

Introduces FamilyU as a comprehensive, customized, evidence-based, two-year capacity-building experience designed to build and refine institutional competencies to improve student-parent success.

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Provides research, tools, and resources to help college design and implement equity-centered approaches in all aspects of the college system.

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