Ruffaloni

AUGUST 7, 2023

I begin with this story because it is not unlike some of the thought processes and scenarios institutions face today—placing all their educational eggs in one basket. Thankfully, online education was becoming available, and I jumped at the opportunity to further my education with the flexibility I needed. Grandma was not happy.

Higher Education 130

Higher Education Enrollment International Students Out-of-State 130

BestColleges

AUGUST 9, 2024

Since the Second Chance Pell Experiment program began in 2016 over 45,000 incarcerated people enrolled in CIP programs, over 18,000 earned credentials, and over 1,000 earned bachelor's degrees. Women make up about 7% of the incarcerated population , and most states only have 1-3 women's prisons compared to dozens of men's prisons.

Bachelor's Degree 52

Bachelor's Degree Associate's Degree Grants Financial Aid 52

BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

California State University, Dominguez Hills teamed up with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to offer a master's degree program for incarcerated students. Parham said that the HUX program affirmed the university's mission of social justice and "transformative education." CSUDH President Thomas A.

Bachelor's Degree 105

Bachelor's Degree Programs Financial Aid Grants 105

EAB

JANUARY 30, 2023

Blogs Creating a data-informed campus: part 3 Using data to facilitate institutional effectiveness The conversation around data-informed decision making in higher education continues to accelerate. Accountability comes in many forms: to state or governing agencies, students, key performance indicators, operating measures, and more.

Higher Education 98

Higher Education Policies Out-of-State Government 98

Spark Admissions

MAY 10, 2023

Although the term comes up most often these days in the context of college admissions in the United States, affirmative action has been around since the 1960s and has affected a wide range of laws and policies. Indeed, in its origins, it was most closely linked to employment, rather than education. What Is Affirmative Action?

Admissions 147

Admissions Minor Policies Higher Education 147

BestColleges

AUGUST 8, 2023

First-generation students face barriers to applying for college and sometimes miss out on early action deadlines. First-generation students face unique barriers to applying for college and often miss out on early decision deadlines for admission. That option will let students know of their admission decision by Jan.

Admissions 98

Admissions Early Decision Financial Aid Early Admission 98

BestColleges

OCTOBER 6, 2023

1] Check Food insecurity intensified during COVID-19, with rates of hunger nearly doubling in some states in 2020. [2] COVID-19 Exacerbated College Hunger Food insecurity intensified during COVID-19 , with rates of hunger nearly doubling in some states in 2020. 2] Check Food-insecure students had an average GPA of 3.33

Bachelor's Degree 98

Bachelor's Degree Associate's Degree GPA Ivy League 98

BestColleges

DECEMBER 22, 2022

According to recent data from the Department of Education (ED), about 8 in 10 bachelor's degree students (82%) have had help from their parents to pay for college. [1]. Almost one-third of parents (32%) contributed more than $10,000 a year to their child's college education. [2]. About one-third (35%) received a state or local grant.

Loans 52

Loans Bachelor's Degree Grants Financial Aid 52

BestColleges

MARCH 7, 2024

The Department of Education handed down the largest fine ever for Clery Act violations. The Department of Education (ED) and Liberty reached this settlement agreement to conclude a two-year investigation dating back to February 2022. The settlement agreement states that Liberty must bring its programs into compliance.

University 52

University University ACT Out-of-State 52

BestColleges

JANUARY 10, 2023

Thirty-one states currently offer free community college with varying eligibility requirements, including several of Massachusetts' neighbors. Dozens of states offer free community college to their residents — and Massachusetts may soon be joining them.

Community College 52

Community College Community College Tuition Out-of-State 52

BestColleges

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

A record low percentage of students who qualified for the Alaska Performance Scholarship used that award, according to a report from the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education. Fifty-six percent of eligible students who didn't use the award said they didn't want to attend college in the state.

Scholarships 52

Scholarships Acceptance Standardized Testing Out-of-State 52

BestColleges

JULY 10, 2024

But law schools aren't just stratified financially, a new Georgetown study points out. The University of Chicago, Cornell University, and Stanford University round out the top five and also crest the $200,000 threshold. A new study demonstrates the career advantages graduates of top law schools enjoy.

Loans 52

Loans Concentration Minor Out-of-State 52

EAB

JANUARY 31, 2023

Blogs Oklahoma cooperative extension service: Family and consumer sciences January 31, 2023 Gina Peek Associate Dean, Extension Engagement and Continuing Education, Oklahoma State University The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB. Resources Boyer, E.

Grants 52

Grants Higher Education Out-of-State In-State 52

BestColleges

JUNE 28, 2023

About 13% were continuing their education and another 11% were seeking work. Note Reference [2] By comparison, 60% of all bachelor's degree graduates were employed, 22% were continuing their education and about 13% were seeking work. Data Summary Check The average annual salary for a bachelor's in business administration is $73,000. [1]

Bachelor's Degree 52

Bachelor's Degree Loans Out-of-State Tuition 52

BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The Gender Pay Gap in Academia Women earn lower salaries than men across higher education. Men professors from 3,577 institutions earned an average salary of $97,000 per year in 2021, according to the Chronicle of Higher Education. Rather than narrowing, the gender pay gap in higher education has been surprisingly consistent.

Higher Education 97

Higher Education Field of Study Out-of-State Scholarships 97

EAB

JANUARY 26, 2023

Alternate learning pathways: Almost half (47%) of 18-30-year-olds who have never attended college, or who have stopped out, say they have taken or are currently taking classes via YouTube, and approximately one-quarter have taken or are currently enrolled in courses to receive a license (25%) or to receive a verified certificate (22%).

Community College 105

Community College Community College Enrollment Retention 105

EAB

JUNE 20, 2023

Blogs How to uncover hidden threats in past enrollment trends What most institutions miss As we approach the beginning of a new academic year, campus leaders are already taking stock of their undergraduate enrollments. How many of them end up enrolling in any college or university? How many of those who enroll end up at your institution?

Enrollment 52

Enrollment Out-of-State Higher Education ACT 52

BestColleges

MARCH 13, 2023

Housed at Arizona State University, the science-based contest serves as a teaching tool in K-12 and college classrooms. While filling out your NCAA March Madness bracket, you may be supremely confident picking a winner between Kansas and Gonzaga. Many are educators. The 2023 tournament kicks off on March 13. Exploded, indeed.

Out-of-State 98

Out-of-State In-State Higher Education Community College 98

BestColleges

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Around the turn of the 19th century, historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) began to focus on business education. HBCUs play a critical role in Black business education. These schools not only provide Black students with a high-quality education but also surround them with inspiration, motivation, and support.

Programs 52

Programs Bachelor's Degree Retention Tuition 52

College Essay Guy

MAY 8, 2024

These are the disciplines encompassed in STEAM education. You might also wonder how the integration of the arts makes a meaningful contribution to science education. This blog post will clear your doubts about STEAM and highlight its significance in shaping the future of education and the workforce. Is STEAM education important?

Transfer 52

Transfer Out-of-State Education Education 52

BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Cheyney University was the first HBCU in the Keystone State and offers 23 undergraduate majors. Black students in Pennsylvania can access several state-specific and national resources to help them get through and pay for college. Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) play a vital role in the US higher education system.

Retention 52

Retention Tuition Scholarships Out-of-State 52

Discovery College Consulting

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Many legal experts, higher education professionals, and journalists expect that the Court will rule in favor of SFFA, thus overturning more than 40 years of legal precedent that has allowed the use of race in college admissions. There is a great deal of speculation that colleges will abandon the use of legacy admissions as well.

Admissions 59

Admissions Ivy League Higher Education Out-of-State 59

EAB

DECEMBER 2, 2022

I recently had the opportunity to participate in a media interview with Brandon Wolf , a survivor of the 2016 mass shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando and a civil rights activist. Growing up queer in a state, county, and city that actively excluded and marginalized people like me took its toll, and I still carry some of that baggage.

Retention 105

Retention Higher Education Minor Community College 105

BestColleges

JANUARY 18, 2024

Pipeline programs for minority college students help attract potential students to legal education, and admissions offices pay closer attention to applicants who are low-income and first-generation students. That's the good news. The bad news? A decade ago, only about 28% of first-year law students were racial or ethnic minorities.

Minor 52

Minor Out-of-State Enrollment In-State 52

Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

With the second highest number of degree-granting postsecondary institutions in the country (led only by California ), New York State has options galore for the budding college student — with NYC itself boasting an impressive array of Ivy and Ivy-adjacent options. And it has the endowment to back it up.)

Ivy League 59

Ivy League Early Decision Undergraduate Students Out-of-State 59

Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

As recently as 2016, the Supreme Court upheld that taking account of race as “one factor among many” to achieve educational diversity was permissible. The two cases, brought by Students for Fair Admissions, approach the question of the use of race in admissions from different angles. RACE-CONSCIOUS ADMISSIONS: HOW DID WE GET HERE?

Admissions 52

Admissions Minor Orientation Higher Education 52

BestColleges

AUGUST 4, 2023

Tech jobs in the state expanded by 33.6% from 2016 to 2021. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), May 2022 data showed roughly 284,680 people worked in computer and mathematical occupations in the state of New York. More than half of the tech jobs in the entire state are headquartered in New York City.

Placement 52

Placement Internship Tuition Out-of-State 52

BestColleges

JANUARY 20, 2023

Postsecondary Education Administrators Median Annual Salary (May 2021) $96,910 Education Requirements Master's degree A postsecondary education administrator is a leader at a college or university, such as a provost or dean. To become a postsecondary education administrator, you need at least a master's degree.

Bachelor's Degree 98

Bachelor's Degree Mentorship Mentorships Government 98

EAB

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

edu sites while researching potential programs, making it the second most popular source among survey respondents. --> # 0 Institutions’ websites were the second-most popular educational search source among surveyed adult students. --> Today’s consumer sees 4,000 brands a day, and it’s tough to stand out.

Programs 52

Programs Online Programs Accommodations Enrollment 52

BestColleges

JANUARY 27, 2023

Unfortunately for higher education, this situation isn't an aberration. One New York construction company is offering kids fresh out of high school $47 an hour following an apprenticeship. Today's colleges and universities face a perfect storm of converging headwinds: Rising costs and mounting student debt. Waning public confidence.

Enrollment 78

Enrollment Bachelor's Degree Out-of-State Accommodations 78

Top Tier Admissions

MAY 5, 2023

The term “Southern Ivies”—meant to denote schools that offer Ivy League-quality educations in the lower half of the United States—has been applied to schools ranging from Davidson College to UT Austin. As with “public Ivies,” there is no consensus on a definitive list of schools in this category. of applicants to its freshman class.

Early Decision 97

Early Decision Ivy League Undergraduate Students Policies 97

BestColleges

APRIL 4, 2023

Getting hired after incarceration can start in prison with education and job training. Many states have adopted the "ban the box" law. The law is not a requirement in all states, or even in all employment sectors. However, a majority of states have the law in place for public sector employment.

Out-of-State 52

Out-of-State Policies Minor Transition 52

EAB

DECEMBER 19, 2022

In his keynote address, EAB’s Dr. Ed Venit explored the “ripples” that will impact higher education years into the future, and what actions can be taken today to prepare for them: 1. What we learned about the future of student success from 1,200 success leaders. Lessons from CONNECTED22. I came away feeling energized and with a renewed focus.

Transfer 52

Transfer Retention Higher Education Out-of-State 52

EAB

APRIL 17, 2023

Between the 2016-17 and 2020-21 academic years, bachelor’s-level health care administration programs grew by 9.41%, in part to meet rising employer demand for health care administration professionals. online delivery, weekend classes) appeal to students concerned with balancing family and work-related commitments with further education.

Programs 52

Programs Internship Concentration Semester 52

The Koppelman Group

MARCH 28, 2023

Students who earn a degree in geology or a related field can go on to work for mining operators, in the fossil fuel and alternative fuel industries, for ecological groups, for engineering firms, as educators, and for governments. Geology is the study of rocks, but it’s also a lot more than that.

Concentration 52

Concentration Government Out-of-State Policies 52

BestColleges

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

As the higher education community braces itself in anticipation of the U.S. A 2012 study by The Civil Rights Project titled " The Impact of Affirmative Action Bans in Graduate Education " found that minority enrollment had decreased in states that passed laws prohibiting affirmative action. And while the 2003 Gratz v.

Minor 52

Minor Graduate Students Out-of-State Enrollment 52

Admitted

AUGUST 10, 2023

In a previous post , we provided an overview of the project, which is grounded in the work that the Task Force on Standardized Admission Testing for International and US Students completed in 2021. The 2021 task force also noted that simply going test-optional or test-free will not in and of itself universally improve equity.

Testing 52

Testing Admissions Standardized Testing Policies 52