Community colleges must move beyond credential completion and prioritize ROI, economic mobility and workforce outcomes, according to the Community Vibrancy Framework.
College and university endowments expanded by 4% in fiscal year 2024 thanks to improved annual returns and gift-giving, according to the annual NACUBO-Commonfund Study.
Outcomes-based funding formulas could push institutions to help students secure well-paying careers, asserts this whitepaper from The Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity.
Campuses are experiencing a quiet crisis. Institutions need to confront the role mental health plays in shaping students’ experiences on their campuses.
The University of Alabama has enjoyed widespread success under Stuart Bell, breaking records in in-state enrollment, second-year retention rates and fundraising.
Fall enrollment grew by 4.5%, mainly due to increases at the undergraduate level across all sectors and regions of the United States—and the continued success of certificate programs.
"We oftentimes don't think much about training with adults on social-emotional development, but we're not done growing," says Karen G. Foley, president and CEO of JPA Chicago.
Leadership skill in translating dollars to student success initiatives is just one reason why stronger state funding doesn't necessarily boost graduation rates.