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Kentucky lays out plan for boosting adult college enrollment
Recruiting adults is key to meeting Kentucky’s college attainment goals as the number of traditional-age students declines, coordinating board says.
By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 4, 2022 -
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House Republicans want proof the Education Department supports academic freedom at colleges
Two prominent GOP representatives requested a briefing on the agency’s efforts, citing recent attacks on free speech.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 4, 2022 -
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California governor signs bill largely banning community college remedial classes
The legislation builds on a 2017 law significantly limiting when two-year institutions can funnel students into the noncredit-bearing courses.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 3, 2022 -
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Sponsored by TouchNetHow ID management technology can reduce staff workload in Higher Ed
Learn how your peers are using ID management technology to enhance student experiences.
Oct. 3, 2022 -
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More adults, low-income students enroll when community colleges offer bachelor’s degrees, study suggests
New research suggests four-year degrees at community colleges can help reach certain disadvantaged student populations.
By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 30, 2022 -
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LGBTQ students with campus mental health services have lower suicide attempt rates, survey finds
But only 63% of polled students said that their college offered LGBTQ-specific services, according to The Trevor Project.
By Laura Spitalniak • Sept. 29, 2022 -
Education Department removes 4 colleges from Sweet v. Cardona settlement list
The agency said clerical errors led to the institutions’ inclusion on a list of for-profit colleges whose students can receive automatic debt relief.
By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 28, 2022 -
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Texting and chatbot company Ocelot raises $117M
The company has pivoted in recent years from creating videos for colleges to providing chatbot and texting services for students.
By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 28, 2022 -
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UCLA buys former Marymount California campuses for $80M
The largest land purchase in UCLA history could boost enrollment and housing capacity. It comes after Marymount California closed earlier this year.
By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 27, 2022 -
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Libertarian legal group sues Biden administration over student loan forgiveness plan
The Pacific Legal Foundation argues some borrowers will be penalized by having to pay taxes on the debt cancellation.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 27, 2022 -
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Florida governor wants to stop colleges from taking money from ‘countries of concern,’ including China
Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, spearheaded efforts last year to more closely monitor foreign donations to institutions.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 27, 2022 -
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Congressional Budget Office: Biden’s loan cancellation will cost $400B
The nonpartisan CBO estimates that 95% of borrowers will qualify for forgiveness.
By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 27, 2022 -
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University of Idaho warning: Employees who discuss abortion could face prosecution under state law
Classroom debate on abortion must be neutral, the public institution says. Faculty argue the guidance strikes against academic freedom.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 27, 2022 -
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Here’s what happened when 3 colleges, including the University of Pennsylvania, went test optional
Over 1,800 four-year institutions are not requiring SAT and ACT for fall 2023, according to data presented at an admissions conference.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 27, 2022 -
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Stratford University, an ACICS-accredited for-profit college, plans to close
Leaders blamed enrollment restrictions the Education Department placed on Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools institutions.
By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 26, 2022 -
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Ed tech leaders just predicted these 3 trends will unfold in higher education
Ed tech leaders gathered in New York recently to discuss trends in the sector. Here's what they had to say.
By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 23, 2022 -
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How can colleges prepare for the possibility the Supreme Court will strike down race-conscious admissions?
Enrollment managers should work with other leaders to craft admissions and messaging strategies, experts said at an annual admissions conference.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 23, 2022 -
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The sale of student lists exacerbates inequity in the admissions process, reports say
Underrepresented students often get overlooked because colleges have the option to sift information by preferred demographics, according to TICAS.
By Laura Spitalniak • Sept. 23, 2022 -
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Stanford Law School tries out income-share financing
A small pilot program will pay up to $170,000 toward a student's tuition in exchange for 10% of their salary post-graduation.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 22, 2022 -
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Zovio takes steps to dissolve, aims to sell Fullstack Academy for $55M
The company pointed to enrollment troubles at its former client, the University of Arizona Global Campus, as driving its plan to go out of business.
By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 21, 2022 -
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Arizona shuts down Aspen University nursing program
After regulators stepped in, the for-profit said it would not be able to meet a required nursing exam student pass rate in the foreseeable future.
By Laura Spitalniak • Sept. 21, 2022 -
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ACE’s Terry Hartle to retire at the end of 2022
Hartle has been with the American Council on Education, higher ed’s top lobbying group, for nearly three decades.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 21, 2022 -
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Common App experiences sharp rise in minority applicants
The total number of applicants grew over nearly a decade, but underrepresented minority applicants' rate of growth was higher.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 20, 2022 -
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Deep DiveOPMs are having a rocky time. Is a ‘culling of the herd’ next?
Regulatory and enrollment changes heap pressure on online program managers. What happens next matters for the companies and colleges.
By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 20, 2022 -
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Students still value career-oriented education over liberal arts experiences, research finds
Liberal arts colleges need to do more to stake out their market position, according to consultancy Art & Science Group.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 19, 2022
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