By Laura Ascione. Contrary to a commonly-held belief that low-income students are more likely to struggle in a four-year institution, new data indicates students from low-income households are, in fact, likely to thrive in four-year institutions, according to a new survey. More...
25 mai 2017
Report: Rampant student misconception is hurting admissions
Is higher ed’s reality meeting expectations? Americans weigh in
By Laura Ascione. Three-quarters of Americans said they believe it is easier to be successful with a college degree than without, according to a new survey from New America. But despite that belief, many Americans believe higher education is not helping students succeed. More...
5 ways to bust through college affordability barriers
By Laura Ascione. A new paper from the Institute for Higher Education Policy and the Lumina Foundation describes in detail how the high costs of higher education are preventing those with limited financial means from achieving their educational goals. More...
Colleges: Here’s how to go digital without blowing your budget
By Laura Ascione. The key to achieving a successful digital transition without exceeding a budget might lie in print management, according to a survey from the Center for Digital Education. More...
As expected, Trump’s education budget slashes student aid
By Laura Ascione. Under the education budget proposal, the Department of Education would see a 13 percent decrease in funding, down $9 billion to $59 billion in discretionary funding. More...
Connecting the Higher Education Act to jobs
Submitted by Stefanie Botelho. Amidst the debate over the merits of the president’s budget for Higher Education, there is one thing we should all agree on, and one thing that will enhance HEA’s viability. It’s time to modernize and directly connect the Higher Education Act to jobs. More...
Core elements of a successful digital marketing plan
Submitted by Stefanie Botelho. In 2013, officials at Wichita State University set out to expand its online degree profile, targeting six programs to pilot for increased exposure through distance learning. More...
The $833B albatross around the necks of women with degrees
Submitted by Stefanie Botelho. The burden of student debt is having an outsize impact on women who now hold nearly two thirds of the $1.3 trillion in outstanding education loans, according to a report released Wednesday by the American Association of University Women. More...
When colleges dangle money to lure students who ignored them
Submitted by Stefanie Botelho. In the minds of parents and teenagers going through the college application process, May 1 is a magic date. At that point, you’ll have made your decision, sent in a deposit, bought a sticker for your car window and posted your choice on social media. More...
Keck Graduate Institute shifts to a residential campus
Submitted by Stefanie Botelho. For the first time ever, Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) students will be able to call campus “home.” More...
