DePauw University, under President Lori White, is investing over twice as much as peer institutions in student services to address campus disconnection. The strategy focuses on creating structured social scaffolding to enhance student engagement and well-being. The article explores whether this approach will yield positive outcomes for the institution.
Key Points
- DePauw spends more than double on student services compared to peers.
- President Lori White aims to cure student disconnection through social support structures.
- The initiative is part of broader efforts to improve campus life and retention.
Implications for Educational Freedom
This article highlights innovative spending in higher education but has no direct implications for school choice, ESAs, vouchers, or parental rights in K-12 settings. It may indirectly underscore the value of institutional freedom in resource allocation for student success.
Source: This College Spends Far More Than Its Peers on Student Support. Will It Work?
