Confessions of a Community College Dean

MAY 8, 2024

State Higher Ed Funding is Still Rising—for Now Liam Knox Wed, 05/08/2024 - 03:00 AM Even as federal stimulus waned, lawmakers boosted support for public colleges in 2023, with an emphasis on financial aid. Can it make up for falling tuition revenue? Byline(s) Liam Knox

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

APRIL 23, 2024

New York State will require public school districts to certify that every high school senior completes the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA), a similar financial aid form for undocumented students, or a waiver saying they or their parents have opted out of financial aid.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

APRIL 8, 2024

After FAFSA Issues, Education Department Faces ‘Crisis of Credibility’ Katherine Knott Mon, 04/08/2024 - 03:00 AM Colleges and universities say they need more honesty and transparency from the department to rebuild their trust in the federal financial aid system. Byline(s) Katherine Knott

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University Business

APRIL 3, 2024

Gerardo de los Santos, vice president for community college relations at National University, believes colleges and universities should adopt the notion of the “hybrid campus.” The post Facility reinvestment, bogged by inflationary costs, manages upswing in 2024, report appeared first on University Business.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 12, 2023

It’s also been hard to watch as some colleagues approach basic needs insecurity with little more than a bit of sweet charity, as if a quick fix (like a couple of cans of beans or a few meal vouchers) could ever counter the new economics of college. Students require and deserve far more than band-aids. What else can and should we do?

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HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

MARCH 27, 2024

Let’s take a look at: Who today’s students are, and what they want Enrollment strategies that cater to modern learners How to speak to prospective students through marketing Evolving Educational Models and Students’ Needs As we push through 2024 and beyond, it’s no secret that online learners are a critical market for institutions to capture.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 2, 2023

When the FAFSA Simplification Act begins to take effect this July, it’s expected to significantly affect the process of applying for financial aid, making the paperwork less complex and altering the formula for eligibility. You may be able to go to community college, pay your tuition, have your books, etc.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 18, 2024

Student Aid Forms Start Trickling In Liam Knox Mon, 03/18/2024 - 03:00 AM After a two-month delay, the education department finally began sending student aid forms to colleges last week. Financial aid officials are eager to get to work, but slow pace and technical holdups threaten further delays.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Forces For-Profit Chain to Dismiss CEO, CFO Katherine Knott Thu, 02/08/2024 - 10:00 AM The move is part of an “unprecedented” settlement agreement that will officially shutter Florida Career College and allow the parent company’s remaining colleges to access federal financial aid, but with stricter rules.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 8, 2023

Those selected will receive a full tuition-only need/merit scholarships for the 2023–2024 academic school year. The ETS-Trenton Central High School (TCHS) Scholarship Program will award graduating seniors who can demonstrate high levels of academic achievement, strong community engagement, and leadership in high school.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 17, 2024

Greenberg Sun, 03/17/2024 - 02:17 PM UT Austin reinstates standardized test requirement; the Education Department begins sending colleges financial aid data; Virginia bans legacy preferences in admissions. The Week in Admissions News Susan H. Byline(s) Susan H. Greenberg

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Higher Education Inquirer

JANUARY 16, 2024

Intended and unintended consequences of for-profit college regulation: Examining the 90/10 rule. Journal of Student Financial Aid, 48(3), Article 4. link ) College pricing, tuition revenue, and endowments Baker, D. Name and shame”: An effective strategy for college tuition accountability? link ) Ward, J.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JANUARY 9, 2023

The Department of Education is supposed to release an updated version of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid in October, but organizations representing financial aid officers and college access groups are seeking to confirm that timeline. 1, as currently planned.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 23, 2023

“More than 17 million students and thousands of schools use the FAFSA form to help access and award financial aid every year, but far too many are locked out of aid because of the cumbersome processes and outdated technology that come with the current form,” FSA chief operating officer Richard Cordray said in a statement.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

JANUARY 9, 2024

The university has established over 1,300 articulation agreements with community colleges across the country. When a student from any of these community colleges applies to Franklin University, the system can instantly inform them about the transferability of their courses into their desired degree program.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

MAY 31, 2023

In his latest podcast episode, Dr. Drumm McNaughton talks with two CEW professors who worked on the study, Research Professor of Education and Economics Dr. Examples include expanding recruitment efforts and creating stronger partnerships between high schools and colleges. More outreach and advising can demystify college for students.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Image: The new version of the Free Application of Student Aid might not be ready by Oct. 1, Federal Student Aid officials said Tuesday, though the agency is planning to launch the application in the fourth quarter of this year. The FAFSA is at the center of the college financial aid system. 1, as it has since 2016.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 31, 2023

The class of 2022 was much more likely to be attending school in person where they were better connected to support, to school counselors, to financial aid nights, and FAFSA completion events,” he said. DeBaun said that this was because of decreased disruption from the pandemic. 74%), Tennessee (71%), and Louisiana (69%).

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

For decades, colleges have consolidated many of their admissions and enrollment services functions under a single umbrella office—including, but not limited to, the bursar, the registrar, the cashier’s office and financial aid. Is this diversity newsletter?: Newsletter Order: 0 Disable left side advertisement?:

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Jon Fansmith Fansmith is hopeful that Biden will discuss federal financial aid, particularly the possibility of doubling the Pell Grant. When community colleges are mentioned in the State of the Union address, it elevates our sector across policy circles,” said Dr. Walter G.

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University Business

JANUARY 11, 2024

. “While campus leaders throughout the country confront these macro-level challenges, their financial outlooks increasingly diverge based on enrollment demand, revenue diversity, and institutional resources,” the report reads.

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Higher Education Inquirer

MAY 14, 2024

This despite the commonly-held belief that college is the only way to improve social mobility. From 2011 onward, the College Meltdown was most visible with for-profit colleges and community colleges, but other non-elite schools and for-profit businesses were also affected.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 10, 2023

Department officials said the budget proposal , which is for fiscal year 2024 beginning Oct. The administration also is renewing calls for free community college with a $90 billion proposal over 10 years. Further, the administration wants $500 million to jump-start the free community college effort.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 21, 2023

Image: Higher education administrators say a change in the federal student aid formula could mean lower levels of financial aid for children whose parents run family farms or small businesses, and they want Congress to take action. Families that make less than $60,000 won’t have to answer questions about assets.)

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 13, 2023

” Tata said this includes community colleges and trade schools. The grant, provided to students for the first time this past fall, assists foster youth at public colleges and universities after other financial aid and any family contributions are exhausted. Things happen incrementally,” Raucher said.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

Robert Kelchen, professor and head of the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at University of Tennessee, Knoxville, says the administration will likely reintroduce the rule in 2024 using a negotiated rulemaking process. Financial issues, along with enrollment, retention and graduation, will be newsworthy also.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

DECEMBER 26, 2023

26 December · Episode 187 2023 Higher Education Year in Review and 2024 Predictions 55 Min · By Dr. Drumm McNaughton Join us in our 2023 Higher Education Year in Review and Predictions for 2024. Join us in our 2023 Higher Education Year in Review and Predictions for 2024.

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