North Carolina Schools Offering Gap Year Programs
As students finalize their college preparations, many of them could benefit from postponing enrollment and taking a gap year. On the Winston-Salem Journal.
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Students Still Don’t Understand Financial Aid
A survey of incoming college freshmen who took the ACT found that many don't understand the basic financial details of financial aid and the reality of debt, though students were generally debt-averse. On EdNote.
Marygrove College in Detroit Shuts Down
The small Catholic school tried to focus on graduate degrees as enrollment plummeted, but education, human resources, and social justice programs couldn't attract students. On Inside Higher Ed.
Florida State to Privatize Athletics, Shield It from Public View
Making athletics into a private association will seal it off from public records requests and gain some legal immunity; sports will be more closed off from the public eye. On Deadspin.
Virtual Counseling Trying to Connect Rural Students with Colleges
Many students, especially in rural areas, don't have dedicated counselors in high school to help with applying to college, and online ones might bridge that gap, though results aren't conclusive yet. On the Hechinger Report.
NC House, Senate Have Different Funding Priorities for Community Colleges
The Senate's budget proposal seems to favor some community college system priorities more, but both are only proposals and governor Roy Cooper could veto both. On EdNC.
Accrediting Standards Might Get Revised If DeVos Gets Her Way
The Department of Education proposed loosening accreditation rules to allow more innovation and avoid unnecessary bureaucratic hoops. On Inside Higher Ed.
Koch and Soros Should Fund Campus Debates
Were the two large donors to team up and encourage debates, students might learn how to disagree and improve their thinking. On the Independent Institute.
The Frustrating Process of Academic Publishing
The long waits, general incompetence of some reviewers, and distorted market makes publishing a frustrating venture. On AIER.
UNC Looks at Expanding Office Space in Chapel Hill
UNC-Chapel Hill wants more administrative space in the Carolina Square development to expand its "much-needed" space. On the Daily Tar Heel.