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The federal financial aid system’s future, core admissions practices and the higher ed sector’s financial outlook will be shaped by developments that are likely to unfold this year. https://t.co/7YfIT2CAGg
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Inside the rapidly changing world of The Higher Ed Dive Outlook for 2023. Access the Higher Ed Dive Trendline
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At least 3 more states mull FAFSA mandates for high school students https://t.co/X80wKGZpPX via @HigherEdDive
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Michigan, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts are considering making completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid a graduation requirement.
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1 in 4 students never finish their college applications. @HigherEdDive's @LauraSpitalniak provides insight into why that is and how we can ensure more students finish their applications:
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Researchers found applications' essay portion appears to be a significant sticking point.
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Ohio Republicans to push revised bill limiting college DEI and faculty strikes @HigherEdDive
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The author of the far-reaching proposal is optimistic it will pass the House, despite strong pushback from faculty groups and unions.
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From @HigherEdDive Georgia’s public colleges can no longer require diversity, equity and inclusion statements in their hiring or training processes, continuing a conservative-led, nationwide push against the practice. https://t.co/r5tLhFqM2X
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The 26-institution system also prohibited colleges from requiring diversity statements as part of employee training.
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WVU faculty members vote no confidence in President Gordon Gee @HigherEdDive
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They also passed a motion calling on the university to freeze ongoing academic restructuring, which includes plans to cut programs and positions.
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The farm bill, a significant source of funding for land-grant universities, like LSU and SUBR, is up for reauthorization this year. Advocates hope congress will rectify funding inequities between white and Black land-grants. Via @lilah_burke @HigherEdDive
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Lawmakers have until the end of September to reauthorize the spending package, which is a significant source of funding for land-grant universities.
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California community college professors sue over classroom DEI policies https://t.co/fOfh8zaZ3X via @HigherEdDive
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The lawsuit takes aim at documents that advise instructors to avoid inflicting “curricular trauma” on students and define merit as protecting White privilege.
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Yet while borrowing has increased, the earnings premium enjoyed by those with graduate degrees has remained the same over the past two decades, according to the Education Department’s analysis. https://t.co/mjbml1tp5q via @HigherEdDive
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A new report from the Education Department’s chief economist office looks at how the federal loan landscape is shifting.
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Two-thirds of colleges are adding online programs, survey finds https://t.co/qndlUDUdrX via @HigherEdDive
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The annual CHLOE report tracks changing student demand for virtual education and how institutions are adapting their offerings in response.
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How Georgia’s university system plans to add 11K in-state students https://t.co/NP8VvVoO3b via @HigherEdDive
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The University System of Georgia’s governing board this week approved a new strategic plan, which involves boosting enrollment and student outcomes.
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Does for-profit Florida Career College have a chance to stay open? @HigherEdDive
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The Education Department revoked the college’s access to Title IV funding earlier this year, usually signaling an institution’s demise.
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Merger Watch: Is government support for distressed #College and #university in #HigherEd a good thing? https://t.co/IFFNS1wLp9 via @HigherEdDive
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Alabama lawmakers bailed out Birmingham-Southern College. Ricardo Azziz, principal at a higher ed consultancy, explores whether this type of move is wise.
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Michigan State faces new lawsuit over handling of Larry Nassar case | @HigherEdDive
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More than a dozen survivors and their family members are suing the university and its trustees for the release of 6,000 documents.
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Since 2022, more than 20 #HBCU leadership spots have become available due to retirements or resignations. Check out this @HigherEdDive story for more: https://t.co/gFU7O70mf0 | cc: @FeleciaElana @tlstrayhorn @DoctorSFJ
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Since 2022, more than 20 HBCU leadership spots have become available due to retirements, resignations or involuntary resignations, one expert said.
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Harvard faces civil rights inquiry into legacy and donor admissions preferences @HigherEdDive
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A Monday letter from the Education Department says the agency will consider whether these practices amount to racial discrimination.
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Cal State objects to 7 proposed four-year degrees at community colleges https://t.co/qhdVHTbuGJ via @HigherEdDive
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The university system alleged the handful of bachelor's programs would be duplicative and would infringe on its current offerings.
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Good news from Michigan with the temporary lowering of the age requirement for the Michigan Reconnect free tuition program from 25 to 21. The program will reach 350,000 more residents. @HigherEdDive
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The state Legislature allocated $70 million to temporarily lower the age eligibility from 25 to 21 for fiscal year 2024.
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There's not one path that fits all, and nor all make the learning journey without breaks along the way. Here’s how the dual mission college model works https://t.co/jYdVYyJOzr via @HigherEdDive
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Unlike most other colleges, dual mission institutions offer many kinds of programs, from short-term credentials to master’s programs.
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Catholic colleges predict less oversight from their religious sponsors in future https://t.co/roOU88fjoR via @HigherEdDive
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A new AGB report dives into Catholic institutions’ governance. It also found a decline in religious figures as presidents.
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Persistence rate in fall 2022 returned to pre-pandemic normal @HigherEdDive
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The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center found improvements in persistence and retention disproportionately benefited some institutions.
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