Charter Colleges Offer Benefits, Professors Contend
Converting traditional public colleges and universities to charter schools could pay off financially and spark innovation, according to a recent paper by the Boston-based Pioneer Institute.
Community Colleges Need More Funds, Consultant Says / College Seniors “Don’t Know Much About History”
Feb 24, 2000 ·
Martin Center Staff
N.C. Community Colleges will need upward of $1.2 billion for capital expansion if they are to meet projected enrollment growth for 2000-2005, according to Kent Caruthers, a consultant with MGT of America, Inc. in Tallahassee, FL. The recommendation is part of a preliminary report on the North Carolina Community College System’s (NCCCS) funding needs that was presented to Board members last week. Since 1996, MGT has worked with Community College officials to assess the needs of NCCCS and consider ways to approach the General Assembly in asking for more funds.
High Salary Increases Lead To Other Problems at Community Colleges
Dec 16, 1999 ·
Martin Center Staff
Even as many North Carolina colleges and universities are asking for more money to raise faculty salaries, several community colleges say they need less money for faculty pay, but more money for other “needs.”
Community Colleges Need More Funds, Consultant Says / College Seniors “Don’t Know Much About History”
Feb 24, 1999 ·
Martin Center Staff
N.C. Community Colleges will need upward of $1.2 billion for capital expansion if they are to meet projected enrollment growth for 2000-2005, according to Kent Caruthers, a consultant with MGT of America, Inc. in Tallahassee, FL.
A recent survey of seniors at America’s top colleges and Universities reveals that more than 80 percent are ignorant of the most basic elements of American history. Among the elite institutions surveyed were Duke University and Davidson College.
N.C. Community Colleges to Examine “Critical Needs” / Federal Regulations Help Push Up College Cost
Feb 21, 1999 ·
Martin Center Staff
Members of the State Board of Community Colleges met today to begin developing a proposal for financing capital needs at the state’s community college campuses. The North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) announced last Friday that they would partner with UNC to create a funding package that would address both systems’ capital needs.
An estimated 12.5 cents out of every $1 increase in tuition goes to pay for compliance with federal regulations.