Inside Higher Ed Josh Moody February 5, 2024 The Postsecondary Commission aims to offer a new model of evaluating institutions. It has powerful supporters, vocal critics and a long road ahead to federal recognition. Accrediting agencies tasked with evaluating U.S. colleges and universities typically focus on metrics related to academics, operations and fiscal health. The […]
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Higher Ed Dive Ricardo Azziz January 30, 2024 A recent analysis finds only 42% of jobs in 2031 will require a bachelor’s degree, suggesting that colleges with enrollment declines should not expect demand to surge. Over the past few months, I have sought the help of several highly trained technicians, including HVAC specialists, electricians, plumbers, […]
Read MoreInside Higher Ed Katherine Knott January 25, 2024 The wide-ranging College Cost Reduction Act suggests there’s an emerging bipartisan consensus on what needs fixing in higher education. House Republicans’ ambitious new plan to overhaul higher education would likely have a significant impact on colleges and universities. Should the College Cost Reduction Act pass and be […]
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NPR Cory Turner January 23, 2024 Families have a lot of questions right now about how much help they’ll get paying for college — questions that financial aid offices can’t yet answer. That’s because this year’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is months behind schedule. And to make things really complicated, it includes a mistake […]
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