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  • New England Transfer Guarantee: Simplifying College Transfers

    New England Transfer Guarantee: Simplifying College Transfers

    The New England Transfer Guarantee (NETG) simplifies college transfers, especially for low-income students. NETG ensures baccalaureate completion with high GPAs and low withdrawal rates. Scaling to 6 states.


    Trump’s Higher Education Accreditation Plans: Uncertainty & Concerns

    Trump’s Higher Education Accreditation Plans: Uncertainty & Concerns

    Experts voice concerns over Trump's plans for higher education accreditation, focusing on diversity, equity, and student outcomes. Uncertainty surrounds potential impacts on institutions.


    VR in Education: Immersive Learning and Virtual Reality on Campus

    VR in Education: Immersive Learning and Virtual Reality on Campus

    Universities are embracing VR for immersive learning, from medical simulations to criminal justice mock trials. VR enhances engagement, offers low-risk practice, and improves learning outcomes across various disciplines.


    Leadership at Small Institutions: Guidelines & Insights

    Leadership at Small Institutions: Guidelines & Insights

    Leadership in small institutions requires ability, integrity, and understanding of its unique culture. Honest communication and prioritizing the institution's interests are crucial for success. Avoid exploiting anxieties.


    College Enrollment Rises: Spring 2025 Data

    College Enrollment Rises: Spring 2025 Data

    College enrollment increased by 3.2% in Spring 2025. Graduate registration is up, while undergraduate still lags pre-pandemic levels. Biggest gains at trade-focused colleges.


    AI in Education: Adoption, Challenges, and Strategies

    AI in Education: Adoption, Challenges, and Strategies

    Explore AI adoption in education: strategies, challenges (staffing, buy-in), and training. Discover how universities are balancing AI use with responsibility and empowering faculty.


    Research Funding Crisis: Philanthropy vs. Government Support

    Research Funding Crisis: Philanthropy vs. Government Support

    Federal research funding cuts are shifting the burden to private philanthropy. Foundations face challenges filling the gap as demand surges and government support diminishes, impacting scientific progress.


    Free Speech on Campus: Government Overreach & Student Expression

    Free Speech on Campus: Government Overreach & Student Expression

    Government overreach is creating a chilling effect on free speech for students. Universities face challenges balancing open dialogue with student safety amid censorship and funding cuts. Academic freedom at risk.


    College Education: Income Disparity & Accessibility

    College Education: Income Disparity & Accessibility

    College education's economic benefits increasingly favor wealthier students, widening the income gap. Factors include funding disparities, major choices, and access to selective universities.


    DEI Restrictions in US Colleges: Legislation & Impact

    DEI Restrictions in US Colleges: Legislation & Impact

    Tracking state legislation restricting DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion) initiatives in US colleges. Bans target DEI offices, mandatory training, diversity statements, and race-conscious admissions.


    Public University Funding: Modest Gains, Enrollment Challenges

    Public University Funding: Modest Gains, Enrollment Challenges

    Public university funding saw a slight boost in 2024, but enrollment remains below 2011 levels. Tuition revenue is down, and future gains face demographic challenges, says SHEEO report.


    Education Cuts & Accountability: Trump Era Challenges

    Education Cuts & Accountability: Trump Era Challenges

    Proposed education cuts face implementation hurdles due to Education Department staff reductions under Trump. Accountability measures and data collection challenges threaten effective reform. Risk sharing and loan limits are debated.