Remove 2011 Remove Higher Education Remove Policies
article thumbnail

Online Program Managers: What Are OPMs in Higher Education?

BestColleges

It's unclear, however, how pervasive these companies are in higher education. OPMs have become a hot topic in higher education policy circles, but for the uninitiated, it can be hard to understand why. However, a 2011 Dear Colleague letter from ED exempted OPMs from oversight if they bundle services.

article thumbnail

Report: 27 Universities Received Over a Half-Billion Dollars From Fossil Fuel Industry

BestColleges

The report calls for universities to have funds transparency, a more rigorous university conflict-of-interest gift policy, and a ban on all fossil fuel funding. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) accepted at least $40 million, including funding for the MIT Energy Initiative, according to the report.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

College Completion Rates Are Improving, But Not for All Students

BestColleges

The national alliance, which includes higher education systems and institutions in more than 40 states and U.S. This analysis provides hard data that should encourage higher education leaders to continue their reform work to ensure that the completion movement reaches every campus and, eventually, every learner.".

article thumbnail

Marijuana Is Now Legal in Minnesota. It Will Still Be Banned at Public Colleges.

BestColleges

All public colleges and universities in Minnesota receive federal funds under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, making cannabis illegal on campus and in university-affiliated housing, regardless of the individual's age, officials confirmed to BestColleges.

article thumbnail

After the Affirmative Action Ban, Are First-Generation Students the Answer to College Diversity?

BestColleges

As countless studies have shown, access to higher education benefits historically marginalized students. However, first-generation students face unique barriers when it comes to higher education. In June 2023, the Supreme Court ruled that race-conscious admissions policies violate the Constitution.

article thumbnail

School Spotlight: Colgate University

AHM Advising

Around this time last year, Colgate University made higher education headlines because they saw a 102% increase in application volume and this year they seem to have broken another record with a 20.6% increase over last year.

article thumbnail

6 trends impacting community college enrollment in 2023

EAB

Some states, like Washington, California, and Illinois, have implemented policies that require public colleges to assist students with access to basic needs. Now is the time to proactively plan for what this change in policy could mean for your institution. for the 2011 cohort, and high of 53.8% rate in 2020.