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.
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.
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.
Explore AI adoption in education: strategies, challenges (staffing, buy-in), and training. Discover how universities are balancing AI use with responsibility and empowering faculty.
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's economic benefits increasingly favor wealthier students, widening the income gap. Factors include funding disparities, major choices, and access to selective universities.
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 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.
University of Arizona faced budget cuts, leading to a $177M shortfall. Recovery plans, including budget reductions and restructuring, aim to balance finances by 2026.
