Colleges and universities struggling to communicate how their OER initiative is saving students money and boosting ROI may need these four tips from the Midwestern Higher Education Compact.
Enrollment at Ohio's public university main campuses dipped slightly in 2023. Black student enrollment jumped a bit, but is still down 20% over the last 10 years.
A study showed that students became disoriented about their majors during their undergraduate education. Oftentimes, they were influenced by professors and advisers who were dismissive of their aspirations and abilities. These students experienced failure, which sometimes ruined their motivation.
Families reported spending $28,409 on the 2023-24 academic year, and they paid nearly half with income and savings, according to Sallie Mae. There was also clear evidence of the impacts of FAFSA troubles.
The Office of Federal Student Aid plans to implement a phased rollout beginning Oct. 1 to resolve any system errors. However, some stakeholders are airing their concerns.
Adult learners prioritize professional outcomes over college experience, look for flexibility and care more about the program's reputation than the college's brand.
Like many schools, Bondurant-Farrar High School has a bulletin board set up every spring for seniors to announce their plans for after graduation. While some students were headed to out-of-state colleges or directly into the workforce through a trade, half of the board was dominated by cards signaling one of Iowa's public universities as students' next step.
