Inside Higher Ed Ditching Profit Grand Canyon University’s accreditor soon will decide whether or not the institution can become a nonprofit, the latest among several similar — and controversial — conversion attempts. By Ashley A. Smith March 2, 2018 The Higher Learning Commission’s decision on Grand Canyon University’s application to convert from a […]
evolllution Stackable and Sub-Degree: How Postsecondary Institutions Can Support the Middle-Skill Economy Matt Sigelman | Chief Executive Officer, Burning Glass Technologies By identifying job market needs and providing programming aimed at helping to retool the skill sets required for middle-skill jobs, universities and colleges can help middle-skilled workers increase […]
Institute for Women’s Policy Research Understanding the New College Majority: The Demographic and Financial Characteristics of Independent Students and their Postsecondary Outcomes Lindsey Reichlin Cruse, M.A., Eleanor Eckerson, Barbara Gault, Ph.D. DOWNLOAD REPORT FEBRUARY 20, 2018 BRIEFING PAPER, ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION, INVESTING IN SINGLE MOTHERS’ HIGHER EDUCATION, STUDENT PARENT SUCCESS INITIATIVE ID: IWPR #C462 Independent […]
Inside Higher Ed Overconfident Students, Dubious Employers A new study identifies the gaps between graduates’ views of their skills and the views of those who hire them. By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf February 23, 2018 College students may believe they’re ready for a job, but employers think otherwise. At least, that’s according to […]
Inside Higher Ed Tuition-Free, With Strings Advocates for free college worry that residency, course-load and drug-testing requirements will keep the neediest students out of state programs. By Ashley A. Smith February 23, 2018 For years, many states — believing that a postsecondary credential is a necessity to succeed in the economy […]
The Hechinger Report OPINION: America’s colleges and universities have a serious revenue problem Trimming costs or enrolling more students can’t cure what higher education faces — but these other steps might by BRIAN C. MITCHELL February 22, 2018 Painting a grim picture for American higher education, Moody’s Investors Service recently changed […]
Inside Higher Ed The Odd State Out California will soon be the only state not joining an agreement that helps colleges offer online education across state lines. Consumer advocates there, concerned about for-profit colleges, hope it will stay that way. By Lindsay McKenzie February 28, 2018 When the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement was […]
CooleyED Department of Education Defends Its Actions in GE Rule Lawsuit Nancy Anderson, Jonathon Glass and Kate Lee Carey The debate over the current and future Gainful Employment Rule continues in all three branches of the federal government. on February 27, 2018 The debate over the current and future Gainful Employment Rule continues in […]
Chronicle of Higher Education Education Dept. Eyes Changes in Bankrupt Borrowers’ Ability to Discharge Loans By Adam Harris FEBRUARY 20, 2018 Before 1998, student-loan borrowers were able to have their federal loans forgiven by declaring bankruptcy after the seventh year of repayment. But legislation enacted that year removed that provision, making […]
Inside Higher Ed Bankruptcy Standards Get New Scrutiny Education Department signals interest in revisiting rules making student loans eligible for bankruptcy — a priority for some Democrats and consumer groups. By Andrew Kreighbaum February 21, 2018 The Department of Education signaled Monday that it is interested in tweaking the standards used for […]