This report describes the origins of Transfer Explorer (buff.ly/csjy4ee), a (relatively) new open-access website that makes "credit transfer information transparent, accessible, and actionable for students, advisors, and institutions" buff.ly/SsDW5dy #AcademicSky #highered @Ithakasr.bsky.social

Announcing new leadership for Ithaka S+R. After 9 transformative years, Catharine Bond Hill will transition from managing director to senior advisor. We’re so grateful to Cappy for her incredible leadership, and thrilled that she’ll continue to contribute to our work. sr.ithaka.org/blog/announc...

#TransferExplorer is growing! After a successful pilot in four states, we’re thrilled to announce that @gatesfoundation.bsky.social has provided funding to support Transfer Explorer’s continued development. Learn more: sr.ithaka.org/blog/transfe...

According to recent data, more than 43.1 million students in the US have attended some college but have no credential to show for it. Learn about efforts across New Jersey and @njhighered.bsky.social to bring learners back, with promising practices for #HigherEd: sr.ithaka.org/publications...

Hey look! My @ithakasr.bsky.social colleagues wrote a research report on the development of transferexplorer.org (which I'm the lead dev on so it's basically been my whole work life the past few years) : sr.ithaka.org/publications...

How do state #highered agencies use data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education System (IPEDS) for accountability, funding, and policy analysis? Join us, @ithakasr.bsky.social, and @luminafoundation.bsky.social on Nov. 21 at 11 a.m. ET to answer these questions: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

“As we celebrate #VeteransDay, it’s time for higher education leaders and policymakers to renew their commitment to supporting those who’ve served.” Read our op-ed for @insidehighered.com on the current state of college success support for veterans: www.insidehighered.com/opinion/view...

Did you miss our recent #webinar on the #LiberalArts in challenging times? Watch the recording to learn from the engaging conversation on the value of a liberal arts education and strategies for strengthening it across #HigherEd: vimeo.com/1129920654/3...

For #AdultLearners, the path back to a degree is often fraught with challenges. We created a playbook—based on insights from our community of practice—to help #HigherEd institutions engage adult learners from pre-enrollment through graduation. Discover the guide: sr.ithaka.org/publications...

Guest Post — Do Academic Libraries Have a Strategy for AI? scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2025/10/30/g...

What does #WorkforcePell mean for students and colleges? A new Ithaka S+R blog post discusses the economic value of certificate programs for students—and why it’s critical not to lose sight of the long-term benefits of a #LiberalArts education. sr.ithaka.org/blog/keeping...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

“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...

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...

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.

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. 📖 sr.ithaka.org/publications... #AcademicSky #opensource #opensourcesoftware #openscience

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...

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...

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 👏👏👏

"[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...

@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 sr.ithaka.org/blog/preserv...

“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...

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...

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

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...

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...

Guest Post — What is the Current State of Academic e-book Business Models? scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2025/08/14/g...

How can institutions strengthen #transfer pathways to help students get credit for their learning—from military experience to training programs? Lisa Holstrom, Ben Parrot, & Jared Shank discuss non-credit to credit initiatives at the Ohio Department of #HigherEd: sr.ithaka.org/blog/strengt...

Click through and give an up-vote to these strong session proposals from @ithakasr.bsky.social! Excited to share more at #SXSWEDU about the work we are doing together to change the game on #firstgen student success.

We’d love to see you at #SXSWEDU! We’re proposing sessions on fostering #FirstGeneration student success across campuses, transfer policies to support mobile learners, AI literacy, and more. Learn more about Ithaka S+R panels and vote with #PanelPicker by August 24! sr.ithaka.org/blog/panelpi...

Associate VP @cgheesling.bsky.social is speaking today with @ithakasr.bsky.social's Holistic Credit Mobility project about the changing national landscape regarding workforce Pell, regional accreditation, and three-year bachelor’s degree programs and their impacts on credit mobility efforts.

We’re launching a new national survey of academic #researchers! The survey will capture a snapshot of researchers’ attitudes and practices, with perspectives on methodologies, current challenges, and support needs in a time of profound disruption. Learn more: sr.ithaka.org/blog/announc...

New Case Study From @ithakasr.bsky.social: Public and Academic #Libraries in Partnership: Advancing Digital Literacy in Illinois sr.ithaka.org/publications... ||| Blog Post/Highlights sr.ithaka.org/blog/broadba... #digitalliteracy

Could a #library partnership help bridge the digital divide? Our latest case study shines a light on a collaboration between a community college and two public libraries in Illinois, working together to advance #DigitalLiteracy and expand technological access. sr.ithaka.org/publications...

Between 2004 and 2020, the number of students with disabilities enrolled in #HigherEd increased from 1 in 10 to 1 in 5 students. How can institutions use #IPEDS and other national data to better understand these students’ needs, and how can those data be improved? sr.ithaka.org/publications...

Did you attend this year’s NASPA Student Success in Higher Education #NASPASSHE Conference? #AcademicSky Ithaka S+R sessions focused on supporting student navigation of college services and empowering first-generation #StudentSuccess. Read our recap: sr.ithaka.org/blog/reflect...

How can we quantify exposure to a #LiberalArts education? Traditional metrics, like student’s major and institution, fall short. A new Ithaka S+R study offers a novel approach, measuring students' exposure to key features of a liberal arts and sciences education. sr.ithaka.org/publications...

A new @aacrao.bsky.social ebook features actionable research on credit mobility, with perspectives from institutional leaders, administrators, and researchers. Read Ithaka S+R’s chapter, “Institutional and System Approaches to Holistic Credit Mobility”: go.aacrao.org/l/407842/202...

Did you miss ReUp's recent #webinar, "From Debt to Degrees: Strategies to Drive Re-Enrollment"? Read a recap for insights from the Ohio College Comeback Compact—an initiative that offers stopped-out adult learners in Northeast Ohio a path back to a degree: reupeducation.com/resources/we...

Nobody captures it better than Claire Baytas at @ithakasr.bsky.social . Dive into her sharp recap here: #AIinEducation #EduAI #AIEdu sr.ithaka.org/blog/prepari...

At @utaustin.bsky.social, a bold, data-informed strategy aims to remove key barriers to access for low-income #students. Dr. Matt Giani shares early outcomes from the pilot, combining automatic admissions with proactive #FinancialAid guarantees. Learn more: sr.ithaka.org/publications...

How can #highered institutions best prepare students to enter an increasingly AI-infused workforce? Claire Baytas shares reflections from the University of Baltimore’s #AI summit, focused on AI literacy, challenges and opportunities for faculty and students, and more: sr.ithaka.org/blog/prepari...