In the latest instance of colleges providing hand-holding incentives to students, Baltimore City Community College (BCCC) has begun paying some students to meet with career counselors. Through grant funding, students … Continue reading “Community Colleges Needn’t Infantilize Students”
Earlier this year, the UNC System revised its Academic Program Review (APR) policy, requiring that all 16 constituent institutions complete portfolio reviews at least every seven years. Unlike UNC Greensboro’s … Continue reading “Academic Program Reviews Are Normal”
A recent survey from the consulting firm EAB has found that university attempts to cultivate student “belonging” are having mixed success. However, most students are still satisfied with their educational … Continue reading “Colleges Can’t Curate “Belonging””
ApprenticeshipNC (ANC) is helping to bridge the gap between education and the workforce by creating apprenticeship programs throughout the state—and it is having great success. Formerly under the supervision of … Continue reading “Can North Carolina Bridge the Gap Between Education and the Workforce?”
Anyone who is keeping up with the latest happenings in higher education knows that this year has seen many institutions backpedaling on DEI programs. From Florida limiting public funding for … Continue reading “Are UNC Schools Complying with the New DEI Policy?”
As we are in the midst of the short session of the North Carolina legislature, which typically focuses on budgetary matters, we haven’t seen much that pertains to higher education. … Continue reading “How Goes the Reforming?”
Graduate school is often considered a helpful step in furthering one’s career. Students pursue graduate degrees with the hopes of better job opportunities, promotions, and financial returns on their investment. … Continue reading “Students Want More Grad-School Outcomes Transparency”
Is cost really a top consideration when students apply for college? Late last year, the Art & Science Group (ASG) conducted a survey of high-school seniors to gain insight into … Continue reading “Do Prospective Undergrads Still Care About Cost?”
The University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW) is facing a large monetary penalty for enrolling too many out-of-state students two years in a row. One question looms: How does … Continue reading “Should UNC Wilmington Enroll Fewer Out-of-State Students?”
A months-long saga at UNC Greensboro is coming to a close. The chancellor announced roughly four months ago that some academic offerings would be re-evaluated, and, as of February 1, … Continue reading “Of Course UNCG Faculty Oppose Academic Cuts”