School districts in urban, suburban and rural parts of Colorado fear serious funding cuts—amounting to as much as 30% of their total budget—that could force tough decisions next year under Gov. Jared Polis’ latest budget proposal.
Leadership skill in translating dollars to student success initiatives is just one reason why stronger state funding doesn't necessarily boost graduation rates.
Utah’s university and college presidents need to better scrutinize what programs they offer—and should cut those that are not graduating students, leading to high-paying jobs or supporting the state’s workforce needs, according to a critical new audit.
Over half (56%) of all surveyed higher ed leaders stated their revenue increased this most recent fiscal year, a 12 percentage-point bump over last year, according to BDO, a financial consulting firm.
Only five states have yet to join this popular alliance pledging to increase national postsecondary attainment rates. Can they keep up doing "more with less"?
The report's authors noted that this gap may vary—or even be wider—at institutions that do not stress discipline as intensely as West Point. Also: what does this presidential candidate's bid to cut "unnecessary" college degree mean for you?
Do purchase orders and long-term service contracts reflect a university's strategic mission? They may matter more than ever, according to two women at the forefront of procurement.
