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Tennessee State cites past underfunding as cause of problems

Confessions of a Community College Dean

But the university’s longtime president, Glenda Glover, alumni and other supporters of the Nashville institution have argued against a proposal that would place the institution under the oversight of the Tennessee Board of Regents, the governing board for 37 technical and community colleges in the state.

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Accreditor emerging for intellectual disabilities programs

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Students in these programs are eligible for Pell Grants, though not federal student loan aid. The programs must provide inclusive education opportunities for participants, such as access to classes with nondisabled students. Not all programs serving intellectually disabled students have such a federal designation.

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Your Typical College Student Has Changed—Why Haven’t College Policies?

Higher Ed Connects: Policy

Accelerated class schedules are especially helpful for these students. More students are parents. A recent Government Accountability Office report estimates that 4.3 million undergraduate students are parents. These students have challenges your typical 18-year-old cannot even conceptualize.

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An Overview of the Accreditation Process with the Supreme Education Council (SEC) Qatar

Creatrix Campus

This tactic, referred to as "Qatarization," aims to increase the proportion of Qatari nationals in senior roles currently held by foreigners in business, important industries/sectors, and government agencies. The Supreme Education Council (SEC) is the primary governing body responsible for the education sector in Qatar.

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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. million in the first round of COVID relief funds, underscoring the significant impact of these aids.

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Data-Driven Decision Making in Higher Education: Unlocking the Potential of Analytics

Creatrix Campus

This aids in strategic planning and improves the output from various departments, enabling them to make more educated and data-driven decisions. An integrated dashboard offers continuous performance tracking, providing leaders with a valuable tool for keeping governing boards well-informed.

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How Gross Inequalities in Institutional Wealth Distort the Higher Education Ecosystem and Shortchange the Vast Majority of Middle- and Lower-Income Undergraduates

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The consequence: the richest institutions can fully fund the education of lower-income students, while the vast majority of working-class and lower-middle-class undergraduates must take out loans to pay for their education. Meanwhile, expenditures on administration, even excluding student services and student life, have increased markedly.