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Colleges enrolled 1M fewer undergrads in fall 2021 than before the pandemic

Colleges enrolled 1M fewer undergrads in fall 2021 than before the pandemic

Higher Ed Dive Natalie Schwartz January 13, 2022 Dive Brief: Colleges enrolled around 1 million fewer undergraduate students in fall 2021 compared to fall 2019, according to data released Thursday by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center that captures the toll the pandemic has taken on the higher education sector. That loss […]

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Perceptions of Affordability

Perceptions of Affordability

Inside Higher Ed Elizabeth Redden January 12, 2022 High school juniors who believe they can’t afford higher education are about 20 percentage points less likely to attend college within the first three years after high school than peers who don’t think affordability is a barrier. In 2012, when most students in […]

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California governor proposes almost $40B for higher ed, sets long-term goals

California governor proposes almost $40B for higher ed, sets long-term goals

Higher Ed Dive Laura Spitalniak January 11,2022 Dive Brief: California Gov. Gavin Newsom released a 2022-23 budget proposal Monday that would spread $39.6 billion across the state’s three college systems and the California Student Aid Commission. At the same time, the governor’s plan outlines ambitious goals for postsecondary attainment, equity, access and […]

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Without a Trained Workforce, the Infrastructure Bill Is Useless

Without a Trained Workforce, the Infrastructure Bill Is Useless

Real Clear Education Cory Albano January 7, 2022 As the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act slowly gets implemented across the country, businesses are desperately seeking skilled workers to meet the coming demand. Baby Boomers are aging out of the workforce and fewer young people are replacing them, leaving massive gaps in important industries like construction, mechanical […]

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IPEDS and the trouble with student metrics in the US

IPEDS and the trouble with student metrics in the US

The Campus Elizabeth Harris January 7, 2022 The IPEDS education data surveys hold great weight in the HE system, but they are not inclusive enough and thus no longer fit for purpose, says Elizabeth Harris We’re in the midst of the most magical time of year for the institutional research […]

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San Mateo Vice Chancellor Charged With Embezzlement

San Mateo Vice Chancellor Charged With Embezzlement

Inside Higher Ed Emma Whitford January 6, 2022 The vice chancellor of the San Mateo Community College District in California was charged with embezzling taxpayer money, The Mercury News reported Wednesday. The charges result from an ongoing probe into corruption by top district officials. Jose Nuñez pleaded not guilty to 15 felony […]

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