How do expectations, particularly teacher expectations, affect students in the U.S.? Are standards high enough? Does Common Core, which has been adapted by some states, set the bar too high? These are ...

The 2022-23 school year marked a time rich with potential and hope, but the appearance of normalcy and feeling of relief have been tempered by the reality that COVID exacerbated many students’ ...

Teacher expectations can affect the performance of the children they teach. The first psychologist to systematically study this was a Harvard professor named Robert Rosenthal, who in 1964 did a ...

Academic advising is a collaborative process built on mutual respect, honest communication, and shared responsibility. As a student, you play a key role in shaping your academic journey—but you’re not ...

As higher-ed leaders continue to grapple with enrollment challenges and vastly diverse student groups, understanding students’ needs and expectations is essential in ensuring a positive student ...

More often than not, people perform up to what’s expected of them. It’s why goal setting is such an effective way to self-motivate as well as motivate others. It’s widely called the Pygmalion effect, ...

There is a growing need for a holistic view of a future scientific enterprise that may result in significant changes to the current system. With support from the Kavli Foundation, this series of ...

The Office of the Dean of Students coordinates the student conduct system and oversees all matters concerning the conduct and behavior of Boston College students to ensure our community is aligned ...