More than 50 public and private nonprofit colleges have closed, merged or announced closures since March 2020, and over half of the students whose institutions shut down did not re-enroll.
College Possible, a nonprofit dedicated to servicing low-income and minority students through their higher education journey, has so far ensured that 56% of their students have filed for FAFSA, says CEO Siva Kumari.
There's new momentum building on college and university campuses to reinvigorate diversity, equity and inclusion programs despite the coordinated attacks that have taken place against it in the past year.
Professional, continuing, and online education units continue to gain momentum thanks to senior leadership buy-in, adult learner interest and program innovation. Research from Modern Campus uncovers what's holding them back from reaching the next level.
Economic, technological, and social volatility will only intensify. As the future of work remains unpredictable, adaptability is non-negotiable. Students deserve training, equipping them for lifelong employability, not just first jobs.
A pair of reports suggest that degree earners still hold a considerable advantage in the application pool and are guaranteed to fare better a decade removed from school.
Despite the swiftness with which a shooting can occur, institutions have been slow to update their security systems, frustrating vendors who believe higher education leaders are letting practical campus solutions run right through their fingertips.
A faculty mentor who encourages a student's goals and dreams is the single most crucial factor for personal and professional success. The research shows it—and so does the trajectory of my life.
