How declining student enrollment will affect higher education in the coming years. As a result of the U.S.’s negative birthrate, colleges and universities are anticipating a steep drop-off in student enrollment. Because this means a decrease in tuition revenue, many higher education institutions are looking for ways to prepare. Here’s what you need to know […]
Feb 20, 2020
Feb 13, 2020
Learn how human resources at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) is helping faculty build education skills and knowledge for student success. NWTC is a two-year technical college offering over 200 career-focused programs. To ensure that students get the real-life advice and expertise that they need, the college recruits faculty straight from the industries that they […]
Feb 06, 2020
Learn about the proposed changes to the Higher Education Act. In October of 2019, the Democratic-controlled House of Representatives released its proposal to rewrite the Higher Education Act (HEA). The revamped version of the HEA, called the College Affordability Act, would focus on increased federal funding for higher education institutions. More specifically, the proposed changes […]
Jan 30, 2020
Recent study suggests unequal distribution of “good jobs” is connected to racial inequalities in higher education. In a study conducted by Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce and JP Morgan Chase, the authors found that, while employment rose for white, black, and Latino workers from 1991-2016, the improvements were not evenly divided. The […]
Jan 23, 2020
Learn about the University Innovation Alliance and what they are doing to address major problems in the higher education system. Traditionally, higher education institutions have been criticized for their seeming unwillingness to work together. To combat such views, the University Innovation Alliance (UIA) was established with the goal of getting universities to come together, share […]
Jan 16, 2020
Learn about California’s Assembly Bill 51. On October 10, 2019, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 51 into law. AB 51 will prohibit California employers from entering mandatory arbitration agreements for nearly all employment legal claims. The new law expands the Labor Code, adding Section 432.6, which prohibits employers from requiring an applicant or […]
Jan 09, 2020
Overview of California’s new employment legislation signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom. At the beginning of this year, several new pieces of legislation went into effect in the state of California. Signed by Gov. Newsom in mid to late 2019, the new legislation will impact how employers conduct business. Here is a look at […]
Dec 26, 2019
Colleges and universities are concerned about how the competition for new applicants will affect revenue growth. Currently, the slowdown in high school graduates is creating a shrinking applicant pool for colleges to fight over. As the battle for top students intensifies, many colleges and universities are concerned about how the competition for new applicants will […]
Dec 19, 2019
Learn how higher education institutions in urban settings are proving their social worth through civic engagement. Colleges and universities have always had a major impact on their surrounding communities. As these institutions are typically major employers and property owners, it is easy to see why. Additionally, many schools located in highly-populated areas are taking things […]
Dec 12, 2019
New report finds that nearly all state flagship institutions are unaffordable for low- and middle-income students. Oftentimes, flagship institutions are the most academically rigorous and selective public college option in their states. As such, they must be accessible to all residents and offer financial support to students who experience economic hardship. However, cuts in state […]