College governing boards have an essential responsibility to fulfill during this challenging time and beyond. They must apply vigorous oversight and counsel to help navigate crises, ensure institutional resilience, and…
Amarillo College in Texas and Imperial Valley College in California tied for the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, which recognizes high-achieving and improving colleges. Amarillo College was recognized for…
Higher education has an important stake in debates around K-12 policy and practice. Colleges and universities have responsibilities connected to elementary and secondary education that require close involvement as…
Proposed cuts to the Department of Education budget could significantly impact funding for higher education programs if enacted. Here are estimates of potential funding reductions under different scenarios: • A…
Mergers and acquisitions in higher education should center student interests above all else. When colleges combine, students are impacted in profound and multi-faceted ways, from academics to student life to…
A new report found that graduates of top-ranked law schools are disproportionately likely to work in the fossil fuel industry. The report, from Legal Planet, a collaboration of environmental law…
States will determine how much funding higher education institutions receive for the upcoming year based on budget trends in the coming months. Three key areas to watch include: Tax revenue…
A new survey finds that just over 1 in 10 higher education faculty members say their institution has provided guidance on using artificial intelligence chatbots like GPT-3 in the classroom.…
Two public colleges in New York have permanently adopted test-optional admissions, eliminating the requirement for students to submit SAT or ACT scores. SUNY Vassar and Schenectady County Community College will…
New Jersey eliminated minimum degree requirements for many state jobs and will instead emphasize skills, competencies and work experience. Governor Phil Murphy signed an executive order relaxing credentialing for positions…
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