Richard Davis, Jr.From the Deep South to DC: Advancing education policy that meets the momentAs a young Black man growing up in the Deep South, my educational journey has been a mixed-bag — full of challenges and setbacks, highs…May 24May 24
Richard Davis, Jr.inHigher Learning AdvocatesThe other ‘missed connection’ on college campuses“What if?” It’s a question that missed connections from chance encounters can leave us to wonder. It’s also the exact type of thinking that…Feb 14Feb 14
Richard Davis, Jr.inHigher Learning AdvocatesToday’s Students: The data is clear — our postsecondary policies are failing students of colorStudents of color, namely Black, Latino, Hispanic, Indigenous, Asian, and Pacific Islander students, make up a large and growing share of…Jan 11Jan 11
Richard Davis, Jr.inHigher Learning AdvocatesSingle Moms in Higher Ed Lift as They Climb, Federal Policies Should Lighten the LoadNearly 10% of all undergraduate students (about 1.7 million) in the U.S. are single mothers. Student moms are hard workers who make many…Sep 19, 2023Sep 19, 2023
Richard Davis, Jr.inHigher Learning AdvocatesLet’s Talk About SAP: Addressing Misconceptions About a Satisfactory Academic Progress ResetEveryone knows the iconic Salt-N-Pepa song, “Let’s Talk About S*x.” The hit song that talks about the birds and the bees [insert laughs] is…Jul 27, 2023Jul 27, 2023
Richard Davis, Jr.inHigher Learning AdvocatesThe Country’s Growing Some College, No Credential Population is a Bigger Problem Than EverHow big is the country’s population of Americans with some college and no credential (SCNC) compared with other populations?Jul 20, 2023Jul 20, 2023
Richard Davis, Jr.inHigher Learning AdvocatesTo make financial aid work for today’s student, a federal SAP reset is neededAs we continue to celebrate Community College Month, my mind is on the 40.4 million adults in the U.S. with some college and no…Apr 26, 2023Apr 26, 2023
Richard Davis, Jr.inHigher Learning AdvocatesThe SAP Problem is REAL for Today’s Students. It’s time to change that.“At 19 years old, I failed to meet [satisfactory academic progress] standards and lost access to financial aid. Losing financial aid…Apr 24, 2023Apr 24, 2023
