“More than 4 million college students in the United States have children, representing nearly one in five undergraduate students and over a quarter of graduate students. But despite this group’s large size, an absence of data about their characteristics, experiences, and outcomes at the student level renders them nearly invisible.” Data-to-Action Campaign for Parenting Students. (2023, March 3). Urban Institute. https://www.urban.org/projects/data-action-campaign-parenting-students This session aims to inform on the new state legislation requiring post-secondary institutions to collect and report parenting/caregiving student data and collection requirements. Share history and show data as to why supports are necessary for this unique population of students. We will share resources that attendees can take back to their institutions to help assess available resources for parenting students at their college.
