Introductory Faculty News Today

02/01/21 In a recent survey focused on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on students in introductory-level courses this past fall, faculty reported increases in DFWI rates (the number of students who receive a D or F grade, withdraw or fail to complete a course) — particularly at two-year institutions or those serving Pell-eligible students. The top student challenges identified by faculty were managing mental wellness; balancing school and family responsibilities; and ensuring reliable int...

  College faculty members finished the fall semester feeling more confident in their online teaching and their institutions support for them, but they were also exhausted -- and deeply concerned about their students, especially those from groups that are historically disadvantaged in higher education. Those are among the findings of a report released today, "The Impact of 2020 on Introductory Faculty and Their Students." The study is the third in a series that Every Learner Everywhere, a netwo...