A Utah college with online degrees closed abruptly over the weekend, disrupting the lives of thousands of students. But it’s the university’s efforts to push students to new colleges that has the federal government asking questions.
Penn State officials, like their counterparts nationally, are hoping for a return to near normal this fall after 18 months of reduced campus populations; classes that were all or partly online; testing routines; and quarantines.
Students returning to college campuses this fall may experience a transition similar to what astronauts go through when they return to Earth after a mission in outer space.
When students and families have a higher level of financial literacy, they're better equipped to make wiser and more informed decisions regarding their education and financial investment. Coming out of the pandemic period, it's more important than ever for institutions to be clear, transparent and consistent with their financial policies, such as withdrawals and refunds. […]
Latest release of American Rescue Plan funds can be used to re-engage disconnected students, expand mental health services, and bolster retention programs that improve graduation rates.
As digital learning becomes a core component of the higher education experience, institutions must prioritize strategies that provide agency to both students and faculty.
As colleges prepare for the fall, they must consider the requirements on vaccinations and masks as well as the tone they will set while restoring normalcy.
