The Next Decade of HIPs: Increasing Access, Quality and Equity

Abstract

Many colleges and universities promote the value of high-impact practices (HIPs), such as service-learning, undergraduate research, internships and study abroad, and evidence demonstrates that students benefit. Yet, simply offering such activities does not guarantee high-quality learning or even participation. Over the past decade, we’ve learned the importance of intentionally designed HIPs that are delivered with fidelity, but shaped to the context, a defined purpose and inclusive pedagogy. This session briefly reviews the HIP landscape, introduces new findings about HIP quality and equity, and suggests practical approaches to scaling and ensuring the quality of HIPs.