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Why Quality & Rigor Matter In Dual Enrollment

Parchment

And so they need to be at the table for federal and state policy conversations as the folks that are often tasked to implement those policies to kind of ground truth and make sure that what is developed makes sense, moves objectives forward in a way that is thoughtful and manageable for the field. How do I do this to ensure that rigor?

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Can the three-year bachelor's degree become a reality?

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Others, like Merrimack College and BYU Idaho, have developed ready-to-launch proposals that they hope their respective accreditors will approve. Zemsky and Carrell did not provide a template for a three-year degree, tasking the participants involved with developing their own programs.

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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 duo share their insights on 2023, discuss the unexpected developments, and what to prepare for with the higher education predictions for 2024. million in the first round of COVID relief funds, underscoring the significant impact of these aids. McNaughton cited an example of an institution that received $3.5