Six university systems are creating CPHE, a new accreditor, driven by Florida & North Carolina legislation mandating accreditation shifts. Aims for Education Department recognition by 2028. Focus on student outcomes.
US Education Bill: Passed with slim margins, it cuts student aid, limits loans, and introduces tax changes impacting colleges and students' access to education. Affects future students and borrowers.
Brown University faces financial difficulties due to federal funding cuts, rising costs, and policy changes. Measures include staff reductions and austerity. Impacted by Trump administration policies.
Tuition discounting rises. Judge overrules research cost limits. New accrediting agency formed. Colleges face deficits, faculty cuts amid funding shifts and accreditation concerns.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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'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.
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 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.
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.
Experts voice concerns over Trump's plans for higher education accreditation, focusing on diversity, equity, and student outcomes. Uncertainty surrounds potential impacts on institutions.
