Lumina Foundation is working to increase the share of adults in the U.S. labor force with college degrees or other credentials of value leading to economic prosperity.
If your college isn’t already feeling financial strain, it could be soon. The wealthiest and most-selective institutions may be insulated from the worst financial turbulence, but many colleges that must compete for a limited number of traditional-age students are falling short of enrollment and revenue goals. That's where interim chief financial officers come in.
As more colleges face tough financial challenges—and the job of the chief financial officer becomes tougher—interim finance officers are being called on more often not just to babysit the budget but to turn things around. Such experiences give them unique insight into institutions at their worst and how to transform them.
The recent announcement of Hampshire College’s plans to close its doors surprised many students, faculty, and education watchers. But it's far from alone. While elite institutions grow more competitive and better-resourced, regional public universities and tuition-dependent private colleges are trimming programs, cutting staff, and in some cases—like Hampshire—running out of wealthy donors to stay afloat.
Students and parents say staffing and program cuts are affecting the quality of education and undermining public trust in higher education, and they want college accreditors to do more to protect consumers and hold institutions accountable.
Over the past decade, dual enrollment has become an increasingly popular strategy for states to increase access to college coursework and strengthen workforce pipelines.
However, a new reportfrom the association for dual-enrollment programs warns that “piecemeal” policies guiding the quality of dual-enrollment programs across the United States are preventing those programs from being as effective as they could be, leading to inconsistencies in educational outcomes and limiting the benefits that students could gain from these programs.
Career “pathways” programs have become a major focus in high school reform. The goal is to give all students a structured sequence of courses in a career field, along with early exposure to the workplace and opportunities to build practical, job-related skills.
But are the millions of dollars invested in these programs actually helping students prepare for college and careers? That question can’t be fully answered yet. But a new research report from Delaware—a national leader in the pathways movement—offers some early clues.
Across higher education, artificial intelligence is already present in classrooms and advising centers and students’ everyday lives. However, many learners have uneven experiences. In one course, faculty members encourage students to use AI tools to support research or coding. In another, students are warned that any use of AI could be considered academic misconduct. Elsewhere, many students struggle to find timely advice or tutoring support, even though AI could help extend services beyond traditional hours.
This disconnect highlights a deeper leadership challenge, writes the president of the College of DuPage in this op-ed.
Asylum seekers face steep costs when pursuing their dreams of college in California, especially due to a massive court backlog that can drag their cases for years.
Asylum-seeking students in California often face two challenges: they are charged higher tuition as nonresidents and excluded from most financial aid. For students and their families, this can mean thousands of dollars paid out of pocket and years of financial stress while their immigration cases remain unresolved.
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