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Colleges are using big data to track students in an effort to boost graduation rates, but it comes at a cost

The Hechinger Report

The idea is to find trends and patterns in huge amounts of historical data and use those patterns to predict the future. James Wiley is a technology analyst with Eduventures, which does consulting work for companies in the predictive analytics industry. Earning a profit. After years of decline, the rates have begun to rise.

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OPINION: Mental health services are crucially important for student success but often overlooked

The Hechinger Report

These trends paint a challenging picture for young adults. Stevens Institute of Technology in New Jersey, for example, has a strong institutional commitment to supporting student mental health. Alison formed the organization in 2003 as a 21-year-old, following the suicide of her brother and only sibling, Brian.

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