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Accreditor emerging for intellectual disabilities programs

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The center now counts about 315 such programs, though that amounts to a presence at less than 10 percent of colleges and universities. Proponents of expanding the number of programs point to research showing greatly improved employment outcomes for students, who also learn skills to help them live independently and be less reliant on family.

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Pell Grant to increase by $500

Confessions of a Community College Dean

“We are thrilled that Congress provided the $500 increase,” said David Baime, senior vice president for government relations for the American Association of Community Colleges. “It will significantly help low-income students finance community college.”

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More money for Pell Grants, research in federal budget

Confessions of a Community College Dean

“We hoped for more support than that,” said David Baime, senior vice president for government relations for the American Association of Community Colleges. Retiring senators sent millions to the colleges and universities in their home states. The fight over student debt relief continued with this budget bill.

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2023 Higher Education Year in Review and 2024 Predictions: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 187 with Host Deborah Maue and Guest Dr. Drumm McNaughton

The Change Leader, Inc.

The federal government’s COVID assistance played a critical role in temporarily sustaining institutions, particularly smaller colleges, which otherwise faced the risk of closure. Strategic Responses and Adaptations In response to these pressures, colleges and universities have adopted various strategies. Absolutely.