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Making Equity a Priority

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

On this January day, Curry — who grew up just a short distance from the college — greets the groundworkers and buttonholes administrative staff about the latest developments taking place across campus. There is much to celebrate. Construction crews are sprawled out across the 83-acre campus just 15 miles south of Los Angeles.

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Are private colleges losing potential students due to a bad marketing tactic?

University Business

The published sticker price is now over $57,000 on average, nearly 20% more than the 2006-07 academic year, according to a report by College Board.

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Price check: Tuition is climbing again, but not as high as inflation

University Business

That said, more colleges and universities raised tuition and fees in 2022-23 than in the previous two years, the College Board reports in its latest look at financial aid trends. How financial aid is impacting college tuition. In 2022-23, average sticker prices and fees are 1.8% higher for private nonprofit institutions.

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How AmeriCorps coaches help strengthen the College Possible and Seattle Public Schools relationship

College Forward

We partner with Seattle Promise a lot on financial aid nights, so we can support students and families learning more about FAFSA/WAFSA. We’ve been at Garfield since 2006 and partnered with Franklin and Nathan Hale the last five to six years. Within the school, I am also a face that the partners see most regularly. Lauren K.:

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Beyond ideological debates, a focus on process (opinion)

Confessions of a Community College Dean

These include the students, administrators and faculty whose interests the triad is tasked with protecting. Since the release of the report of the (so-called) Spellings Commission in 2006, I have urged improvements in the accreditation process. 1 way that these front-line stakeholders are heard is through the accreditation process.

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The State of EdTech: OPMs, Risk Planning, and Generative AI: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 189 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Phill Hill

The Change Leader, Inc.

This success story underscores the crucial role of technology in not only supporting administrative functions but also in driving institutional growth. The original intent of TPS regulations was to regulate entities that directly administer Title IV financial aid. So, maybe they end up doing that. [01:02:30]

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Tough Times Ahead for Higher Education Enrollment: Changing Higher Ed Podcast with Host Drumm McNaughton and Guests Bob Massa and Bill Conley

The Change Leader, Inc.

This gap, exacerbated by widespread discounting practices, underscores the need for greater transparency in communicating the true costs and financial aid options to prospective students. This approach not only aids in student decision-making but also helps in building trust and credibility. again, my name is Bob Massa.