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With skills mapping, colleges create a ‘universal language’ to explain value

Education Dive

June 24, 2019   Enrollment Management Trends, Student Success

A growing trend as education is turning to become more skill-based is overlaying a skills map — which details the knowledge or abilities needed for a given job — on top of the requirements for a traditional college degree. This practice ensures the curriculum is adequately preparing students, while also sending a signal to employers that graduates can meet the demands of a given job.

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Can California export enough students to shore up college enrollment in other states?

Can California export enough students to shore up college enrollment in other states?

PBS News Hour

June 21, 2019 Admissions, Enrollment Management Trends

Public and private colleges and universities in California do not have the capacity to serve the number of high school graduates the state produces. In 2016, the state exported 40,000 first-time college students, creating a robust recruitment market for out-of-state and international institutions. 

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A new way of helping students pay for college: Give them corporate jobs

The Hechinger Report

June 12, 2019   Student Success

A non-profit organization is establishing partnerships between schools and companies to employ student workers. These students develop customer service skills and engage in on-the-job training while earning money to pay off tuition costs. 

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Is College Worth It? Yes

Is College Worth It? Yes

Inside Higher Ed

June 10, 2019 Student Success, Value and Affordability

A new study reports from a purely financial view, earning a bachelor’s degree remains a good investment. Although premiums and wages fluctuate, college graduates still earn more on average than their high school graduate counterparts, with an average difference in wages between $30,000-$35,000.  

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Universities try to catch up to their growing Latinx populations

The Hechinger Report

June 04, 2019   Student Success

Between 2000 and 2015, the number of Latinx college students more than doubled, but they are half as likely as their non-Hispanic white peers to graduate with a bachelor’s degree. As a result, colleges are exploring ways to tailor services to better support these students to and through college.  

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4 Years of College, $0 in Debt: How Some Countries Make Higher Education Affordable

4 Years of College, $0 in Debt: How Some Countries Make Higher Education Affordable

The New York Times

May 28, 2019 Value and Affordability

College graduates around the world were asked what they paid for higher education and how they financed it. Over 800 responses from students across 40+ countries show how government policies can shape the personal and professional choices of young adults as they begin their careers. 

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Flagship universities offer more merit aid in bid to draw students

Education Dive

May 22, 2019   Student Success, Value and Affordability

Flagship universities in 46 states have grown their non-need-based aid pools faster than need-based, as tuition discounting has been used to grow enrollment and attract wealthier students. However, some colleges are recently walking back their focus on merit and academic scholarships in order to focus on need-based aid.

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Is change coming to Federal Work-Study?

Is change coming to Federal Work-Study?

Education Dive

May 22, 2019 Student Success, Value and Affordability

The Federal Work-Study program has existed for more than half a century, but many are concerned it is not fulfilling at least two of its mandates: helping low-income students afford college and offering employment that aligns with academic and/or career goals. Proposed legislative change will help allocate additional money and resources toward the program to make it more beneficial for the students it serves.  

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College Board to roll out adversity score for applicants

Education Dive

May 16, 2019   Admissions

After initial pilot testing in 2019, College Board will release a new metric to colleges starting fall 2020 for use in admissions decisions. The “adversity score runs from 1-100 with higher scores indicating hardships. This score will consider socioeconomic status, parental education, and academic rigor, among other factors, and will not be visible for students and families. 

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Everyone Wants to Measure the Value of College. Now the Gates Foundation Wants a Say.

Everyone Wants to Measure the Value of College. Now the Gates Foundation Wants a Say.

Chronicle of Higher Education

May 16, 2019 Student Success, Value and Affordability

As questions remain regarding the value and benefits of college degree, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is seeking answersA newly created Commission on the Value of Postsecondary Education will measure and convey the economic value of a college credential. The commission aims to provide information for college administrators, policy makers, and students and families alike. 

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