The College Crisis Initiative

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Born out of the COVID-19 global pandemic, the College Crisis Initiative (C2i) aims to learn how colleges and universities innovate in times of crisis, build a strong civil society, promote public health, and ensure equity and representation in higher education. 

We believe that undergraduates are our greatest advantage. Our research team is made up of faculty, students, and staff of Davidson College, all working to provide the most up-to-date data possible on topics related to higher education and public policy. 

Featured Research

The C2i is dedicated to understanding crises facing higher education and education policy through data and research. Explore the publications and papers written by our research team and our research affiliates. 

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English Proficiency Policy and Multilingual Support in the U.S. Higher Education
Petrah Sakwah '26

While 97% of U.S. colleges require international applicants to pass an English proficiency test, only 11% provide dedicated multilingual writing support once they arrive. Discover how over 1,600 institutions handle language policies, why standard writing centers fall short, and how colleges are rethinking academic support as an ongoing journey rather than a one-time admissions filter.

Our Team

Our students and researchers are supported by the C2i staff team.