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    Stanford University: Budget Cuts, Layoffs & Endowment Challenges

    Stanford University: Budget Cuts, Layoffs & Endowment Challenges

    Stanford University faces budget cuts and potential layoffs due to federal funding changes. Endowment tax and research funding reductions pose significant challenges to maintaining education and research quality.


    Graduate Student Loans: New Restrictions & Impact on Education

    Graduate Student Loans: New Restrictions & Impact on Education

    New restrictions on federal graduate loans may impact university funding and instructional equity. Caps could limit access for low-income students and worsen healthcare shortages. Unlimited loans also raise concerns about debt and degree value.


    Academia Under Threat: Uncertainty & Student Support

    Academia Under Threat: Uncertainty & Student Support

    American academia faces uncertainty due to funding cuts and political pressures. Institutions focus on student support amidst instability and evolving regulations. International students are particularly vulnerable.


    College Cost Transparency: Making College Affordable

    College Cost Transparency: Making College Affordable

    Colleges are working to improve cost transparency with tools like the Immediate Net Cost Estimator to help families understand college affordability and overcome the perception of exorbitant tuition fees.


    Trustees, Presidents, and Higher Ed Governance: A Complex Relationship

    Trustees, Presidents, and Higher Ed Governance: A Complex Relationship

    Boards' fiduciary duties, presidential contracts, and oversight challenges in higher education. Conflicts, power dynamics, and the need for trustee training for better governance. A president's perspective.


    ADA Title II Compliance: Web Accessibility for Higher Education

    ADA Title II Compliance: Web Accessibility for Higher Education

    ADA Title II mandates WCAG 2.1 AA compliance for public colleges' web content and apps. Key steps: assess digital spaces, update procurement, and address STEM challenges for accessible learning. Deadline: April 2026.


    Guilford College: Funding, Accreditation, and Future Plans

    Guilford College: Funding, Accreditation, and Future Plans

    Guilford College faces financial challenges, accreditation concerns, and declining enrollment. Fundraising campaigns and strategic initiatives aim to secure its future and maintain accreditation. Budget cuts are anticipated.


    College Budget Cuts: Adapting to Enrollment Challenges

    College Budget Cuts: Adapting to Enrollment Challenges

    Colleges face budget cuts due to enrollment uncertainty & federal funding changes. Strategies include tuition adjustments, program prioritization, & clear communication to stakeholders for institutional advancement.


    Keystone College: Merger Saves Accreditation After Financial Struggles

    Keystone College: Merger Saves Accreditation After Financial Struggles

    Keystone College's merger with WIER secures its accreditation after facing financial difficulties and enrollment decline. The merger, approved by MSCHE, ensures the college's future under its existing name and mission.


    College Dropouts: New Pathways to Credentials

    College Dropouts: New Pathways to Credentials

    37.6M working-age adults have college credits but no degree. Colorado's program allows awarding associate degrees for previously earned credits, boosting re-engagement and completion rates for 'some college, no credential' (SCNC) adults.


    Families’ College Investment Doubts & Engagement Needs

    Families’ College Investment Doubts & Engagement Needs

    Families are skeptical about college ROI and want more access & updates. They provide crucial student support, especially for first-gen & low-income students, but feel sidelined. Engagement is key.


    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.