In December, The Chronicle of Higher Education published “A Dying Town,” a story about the challenges facing the Missouri Bootheel. It details the struggles too many Missourians face in staying healthy and prosperous, including the unflinching stories of several residents who, without a college degree, had no safety net when jobs left their towns, the economy stuttered or medical bills piled up. More...
Why does that matter? It matters because advanced manufacturing is a high-skill, high-wage industry that offers dynamic careers for Manatee County residents. It matters because manufacturers considering moving to our community can see the emphasis we place on their workforce requirements. More...
Middle-skilled workers have long been an overlooked segment of the learning population, but—standing 35 to 40 million strong—they pose a real opportunity for growth for continuing education divisions and for postsecondary institutions trying to broaden access for the non-traditional student segment. More...
Some UNC-Charlotte students are worried about recent crimes at the university and this comes one month before the Blue Line extension opens, making the campus more accessible to anyone. More...
While the college admission process is often associated with applicants pursuing higher education directly from high school, the reality of today’s higher ed environment is quite different. In fact, nearly 40 percent of students across all higher education sectors will transfer at least once during their education lifecycle. More...
During the housing boom of the 2000s, jumbo mortgages with very large balances became a flashpoint for a brewing crisis. Now, researchers are zeroing in on a related crack but in the student debt market: very large student loans with balances exceeding $50,000. More...
If higher education continues on a path of exploding costs and declining student enrollment, some South Carolina public colleges and universities will be forced to close shop, officials from the state Commission on Higher Education warned. More...
Ignoring compliance isn’t an option. Institutional leaders can take action to ensure they’re on the right track today and to reduce the drain on existing resources. More...
In a move designed to deepen and diversify its engagement in professional development for teachers, Charlotte Teachers Institute has formed a new educational partnership with Johnson C. Smith University to support classroom teachers in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. More...
Under the budget plan announced by Gov. Bruce Rauner on Wednesday, school districts and public community colleges and universities would have to pick up pension costs currently covered by the state. More...
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