Decision Making for Student Success

Benjamin L. Castleman is an Assistant Professor of Education and Public Policy at the University of Virginia, USA. Saul Schwartz is a Professor of Public Policy and Administration at Carleton University, Canada. Sandy Baum is a Research Professor of Education Policy at George Washington University and a Senior Fellow at the Urban Institute, USA.

• PrefaceSandy Baum, Benjamin L. Castleman, and Saul SchwartzChapter 1Behavioral Economics and Postsecondary Access: A PrimerBenjamin L. Castleman, Sandy Baum, and Saul SchwartzChapter 2Motivation, Behavior, and Performance in the Workplace: Insights for Student Success in Higher EducationCharles KuroseChapter 3Student Aid, Student Behavior, and Educational AttainmentSandy Baum and Saul SchwartzChapter 4How Can Financial Incentives Improve the Success of Disadvantaged College Students? Insights from the Social SciencesNicole M. Stephens and Sarah S. M. TownsendChapter 5Prompts, Personalization, And Pay-Offs: Strategies To Improve The Design And Delivery Of College And Financial Aid InformationBenjamin L. CastlemanChapter 6The Shapeless River: Does a Lack of Structure Inhibit Students’ Progress at Community Colleges?Judith Scott-ClaytonChapter 7Prepare for class, attend, and participate! Incentives and student success in collegeRobert M. Shireman and Joshua A. PriceChapter 8Behavioral Nudges for College Success: Research, Impact, and PossibilitiesJill Frankfort, Ross E. O’Hara, and Kenneth SalimGlossary

"Using clear explanations and numerous examples, the authors present an array of innovative practices shown to improve the educational outcomes for students. Drawing from research in multiple fields, the authors provide a nuanced picture of the challenges students face when making college decisions to help us understand not only why these barriers are so formidable, but also very real ways to overcome them. This book is a great resource for anyone working to support college access and success in this complex world."--Dr. Bridget Terry Long, Saris Professor of Education and Economics, Harvard Graduate School of Education"A terrific, accessible introduction to the power of "nudges" in improving education. Researchers, educators, and anyone who wants to lend a hand to struggling students will find important insights in this volume." --Susan Dynarski, Professor of Economics, Education and Public Policy, University of Michigan