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Dr. Sara Goldrick-Rab

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The #1 thing the debate over #FreeCollege reveals is that most Americans know very little about college today.They think they do. Maybe they went to one or sent their kid

Very serious question: Is it very common for employees to have no idea how the business model of their employer works?If so, is this really an effective labor strategy? Followup

Classes start today. It’s my first day teaching in @TULiberalArts as a member of the Sociology Faculty. It’s also my first-time teaching an online only course to undergrads...during a pandemic.

Y’all know I care deeply about #RealCollege students and especially those at Temple. You also know how much I feel for parents, staff, faculty, and community members all struggling during

I am begging you, media, stop going to this man to comment on higher education. This comment shows he has NO idea what he’s talking about.https://twitter.com/cnn/status/1297169923765149698 If you need astute,

Hey #HigherEd :I see institutions arguing against revising financing to prioritize headcount > FTE. I understand you feel you’ll lose funding. But let’s be clear about why: You don’t serve

I know it’s non-traditional for a vacation but I spent the morning listening to the Whiteness at Work series by the incredible @desireeadaway group while working on a paint by

I am the granddaughter of Geraldine Youcha.- a #mothersday2020 with #RealCollege relevance, inspired by #DaughtersOf My grandma was extraordinary. She was born in 1925 and graduated from @NorthwesternU @MedillSchool

The student debt crisis was intentional.https://twitter.com/mykola/status/1198719315589160960 And remains intentional. Ok, now that I’ve got a few minutes let’s give this a try. I’m positive others will have plenty to add,

Ok back to my #RealCollege work. Tonight (heck, every night right now) I’m pondering that amazing $6B+ investment the CARES Act made in emergency aid for college students. That’s a

Maybe I’m unusual but I woke up today worrying about the CARES $$ for emergency aid, #highered Here’s what is on my mind.1. I’m concerned this will be treated like

If you genuinely want to help #RealCollege students succeed, then you need to do some reading beyond the usual student affairs lit. Here’s a start at a syllabus.