As a top research university, what is our obligation to our undergraduate students and ultimately our society? It is a big question but one that the members of the Association for Undergraduate Education at Research Universities (UERU) undauntedly pursue. Their answer, in fact they call it their imperative, is that our institutions need to offer both access and excellence.
All students must be given the support needed for them to succeed, says a new report by leaders of major U.S. research universities and higher-ed groups.