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It’s time for wealthy colleges to share the wealth (opinion)

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The competition for revenue and wealth began 130 years ago among elite colleges and universities that devised now-conventional practices such as annual alumni funds , national fundraising campaigns and aggressive endowment investing. Government action will not stem the rivalry. Kimball Sarah M. Iler Is this diversity newsletter?:

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How can America Encourage College Dropouts to Complete their Degrees

Edu Alliance Journal

The most recent study dated 2017 shows the following: 30% of first-year students drop out before their second year of college. Personal development courses (35%). Target in August 2021 announced a fund to support educational courses for its employees. More generous funding for employees to return to school. Government.