Changes to Funding Formula in Oregon Higher Ed
Oregon's higher ed commission wants to tie funding more directly to outcomes rather than giving schools money for how many students a school accepts. On the Eugene Register-Guard.
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Pressure on Student Housing as Enrollments Fall
Delinquency rates have been rising for off-campus housing aimed at wealthier students. On the Independent Institute.
U of Chicago: Cap Grad Programs, but Fully Fund Grad Students
The school wants to improve attrition rates and completion times, rather than having students drop out with debt. On Inside Higher Ed.
ECU Heat on Gerlach Only Slows His Potential
The investigation over the East Carolina interim chancellor socializing with students at a local bar has been a distraction without a strong basis in fact. On WRAL.
Grad Rates for Community Colleges Not So Useful
The data fail to catch actual attainment and success of transfer students, among other issues. On American Progress.
UNC-Charlotte Anti-Socialism Display Mysteriously Disappears
Young Americans for Freedom erected a "socialism graveyard" which was removed, but college officials aren't giving any answers as to who did it or why. On the College Fix.
Students Get Hit Hard by Housing Market
Finding an affordable apartment near campus has become harder for many students—on campus and off. On PBS.
Lawyers in College Admissions Scandal Want Charges Dropped
They accuse the government of trying to prosecute too many people with broad charges. On The Wall Street Journal.
U of Pittsburgh Changing How It Provides Merit Aid
Officials want to focus on unmet need to keep students on campus rather than sending more funds to students not facing financial strain. On Inside Higher Ed.
Pennsylvania’s Biggest Community College Cuts Counseling to Save on Costs
Facing a budget crunch, the Harrisburg Area Community College has eliminated its mental health counseling and chosen instead to refer students to off-campus counselors. On Spotlight PA.