The State Higher Education Executive Officers Association has released the 10th report on state-level policies on tuition, fees, and financial aid for 2022. This edition provides comprehensive insights into diverse policies and approaches between two-year and four-year public institutions.
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Understanding the Intersection Between New Gainful Employment Regulations and Student Loan Debt
A new report from the Urban Institute provides deeper analysis of the intersection of two proposed regulations from the Biden administration by estimating student loan repayment rates before and after the new gainful employment rule goes into effect.
State Investment in Short-Term Credential Pathways: A Comprehensive Assessment
HCM Strategists conducted a comprehensive assessment of all 50 U.S. states, with a particular focus on quality and equity, to offer a detailed overview of initiatives and policies on these credentials.
Rectifying Funding Disparities for Black Land-Grant Institutions
A new report from the Century Foundation highlights the underfunding of the nation’s Black land-grant colleges and universities, as Congress has the opportunity to increase funding and improve equity for these institutions through renewal of the federal Farm Bill later this year.
Course Sharing: Business Models and the Learning Ecosystem in Action
Read the third piece in a series focused on exploring the concept of a postsecondary learning ecosystem—one that includes not only traditional higher education institutions but also alternative providers that connect learners to the labor market.
Understanding the Impact of Industry-Led Partnerships With Higher Education Institutions
Strengthening student success and maximizing return on investments (ROI) for both students and institutions of higher education require deep collaboration between employers and colleges. A new report offers an in-depth analysis of successful public-private partnerships in postsecondary education.
How Institutions Can Bridge the Gap Between What Students and Faculty Think About Digital Learning
A new report by Tyton Partners highlights the diverging experiences and perceptions of digital learning among students, faculty, and administrators, demonstrating the importance of bridging this gap when considering implementing new or scaling up existing online learning programs.
What Happens Next? Pursuing Racial and Ethnic Diversity with Race-Neutral Admissions
In anticipation of the Supreme Court’s decisions in two race in admissions cases, Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce simulated six admissions models using four criteria: academic merit, high school class rank, socioeconomic status, and race/ethnicity.
WISHES: A New Measurement Approach to Support Systemic Change in Student Wellbeing
The Action Network for Equitable Wellbeing has created a new survey—available at no cost—to provide colleges and universities with timely and actionable data to adapt and improve institutional norms, structures, and processes so all students can thrive and flourish.
The Impact of Second Chance Pell on Higher Education Access in Prisons
Started by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) in 2015, the Second Chance Pell Experimental Sites Initiative (SCP) was designed to explore the relationship between incarcerated peoples’ access to Pell Grants and their participation in higher education programs in state and federal prisons. A new brief by the Vera Institute of Justice offers an update on the initiative’s significant impact.
What Should Institutions Be Focusing On to Recruit “Generation Pandemic”?
The Education Advisory Board (EAB) has released a new paper that provides insights on how the pandemic has changed college searches and recruitment for “Gen P,” the generation of students whose college decisions were impacted by their pandemic experience.
Reimagining Higher Education: A New Campus in Colorado, Open to Everyone
Colorado State Chancellor Tony Frank discusses CSU Spur, a unique public campus in Denver that offers free hands-on learning to people of all ages. The goal: to address disparities in college attendance and success, ignite curiosity in K-12 students, and serve as a hub of innovation.