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Jackson State partners with 6 Alabama community colleges
HBCU Jackson State University partners with six Alabama community colleges to help associate graduates transition into its bachelor’s degree programs. JSU’s scholar pipeline hopes to provide a seamless transition for students earning degrees at Bishop State Community College in Mobile; JF Drake Community and Technical College in Huntsville; Gadsden State Community College in Gadsden; Lawson …
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Arizona Public Universities Release New Tuition and Fee Proposals
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) — Public universities in Arizona have released new tuition and fee proposals that must be approved by the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR). The proposals will be presented to the board at a meeting at Arizona State on Thursday, March 24 and a public hearing will be held on Monday, …
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Blue Cross NC Partners with Local Universities to Strengthen Behavioral Health Care Services for Students
GREENVILLE, NC (WITN) – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina are awarding $1.54 million to East Carolina University to provide telepsychiatry services over the next five years to students in Elizabeth City State University. This partnership expands behavioral health care services at ECSU at a time when mental health issues on college campuses …
Florida public colleges may soon recruit presidents in secret
A Florida bill that would allow public colleges to withhold the names of presidential candidates until finalists are chosen is likely to become law. The legislation passed the Florida Legislature with the required two-thirds majority last week, and Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, is expected to sign it. The bill calls for all personal identifying …
‘Where is everyone?’ Some public colleges cut ties with Russia over the war in Ukraine
Arizona’s public universities this week joined a handful of others nationwide who said they would sell off their Russian assets after the Arizona board’s vote on Monday. The move is largely symbolic, but board members see it as an important show of their disapproval of President Vladimir V. Putin’s war in Ukraine. The Arizona regents …
Amazon Announces Partnerships with Texas Universities and Colleges to Fully Fund Tuition for Local Hourly Employees
Amazon employees in the United States will benefit from new Career Choice partnerships with more than 140 universities and colleges, including several Texas colleges and universities, as well as national nonprofit online providers Southern New Hampshire University, Colorado State University – Global, Western Governors University, and National University Amazon also partners with GEDWorks and Smart …
Army R&D Center partners with universities for graphene research
Joey Bonelli, a technician at the U.S. Army Engineers Research and Development Center, subsamples a graphene-enhanced asphalt binder. This binder has the potential to increase the strength and longevity of asphalt. Photo courtesy of the US Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg, Miss. – Researchers at US Army Engineer Research and Development Center began working with …
Tennessee plans to ban certain indoctrination in public colleges
Although Tennessee has banned the teaching of critical race theory in K-12 schools, many tenets of the ideology are still deeply embedded in the state’s public colleges. New reports from the Claremont Institute, the Idaho Freedom Foundation, and Velocity Convergence, a nonprofit that champions diversity of perspectives at public institutions of higher education, reveal that …
3 things international student-athletes should know | Best Global Universities
For Isis Vrolijks, the opportunity to play field hockey at Longwood University in Virginia was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. After moving to the United States from the Netherlands two years ago, Vrolijks says she now feels like she has found her second home. “The atmosphere of being on a college campus is amazing, and being part …
Public colleges must change accreditors every 5 years, Florida bill proposes
Diving Brief: Florida public colleges would be required to switch accreditors and then do so again every five years under a new bill introduced in the state House of Representatives. Proposal follows the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, which accredits the state’s public institutions, investigating the state’s potential political influence at …
A House bill requiring colleges and universities to change accreditation raises questions about the motive
Republicans say they’re just trying to give colleges and universities more options when it comes to finding an accrediting agency; but others see something much more insidious: an effort to break the influence of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, which has repeatedly snubbed the efforts of state politicians to influence the outcomes of …
Universities received millions in pandemic aid, but it’s unclear how they spent it | News
Mississippi’s eight public universities have secured hundreds of millions of dollars from the federal government to keep their doors open during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nearly two years later, it’s hard to have a clear picture of what universities have done with those dollars, despite reporting requirements from the US Department of Education agency overseeing the …
Virginia public colleges and universities cannot require coronavirus vaccine, new GOP attorney general says
Virginia’s public colleges and universities do not have the authority to require students to be vaccinated against the coronavirus to enroll or attend in-person classes, the state’s new attorney general found in his first opinion since taking office this month. The opinion of Jason Miyares, a Republican, is the most recent move by the state’s …
Community colleges present their budget
Currently, the College of Western Idaho offers 40% of its courses online or in a hybrid format. CWI hopes to increase that number to 90%, and incoming president Gordon Jones said the school can move to online instruction while ensuring its students are still learning by doing. “I think it can absolutely be done.” Kyle …
Kaufman County Alumni Achieve High Standards in Colleges | Around the city
More than 1,300 students were appointed at the start of the 2021 academic year Dean’s List at Abilene Christian University. To be eligible for the Dean’s Honor Roll, students must be enrolled in 12 or more credit hours and achieve a GPA of 3.6 or higher. The following local students made the list: Emily Fulton …
‘MTSU Promise Tour’ embraces community colleges from January 25 to February 25. ten
Prospective transfer students can follow signs to one of the upcoming “MTSU Promise Tour” events at community colleges in Tennessee from January 25 through February 10. in Gallatin, in the State of Columbia, in the State of Pellissippi in Knoxville, in the State of Cleveland, in the State of Chattanooga, in the State of Nashville, …
Oklahoma universities try to curb COVID-19 surge as students return to class
NORMAN, Okla. (KFOR) — While some universities, like Oklahoma State University, currently have virtual learning options as COVID-19 cases rise, OU is returning to the classroom Tuesday in person with the required masks. Over the weekend, the Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 29,316 new cases of COVID-19. On Monday, the OSDH reported 12,841 new …
North Carolina State Students Return to Campus as Triangle Universities Implement COVID Protocols
RALEIGH, NC (WNCN) – This weekend is a comeback to the campuses of several universities in central North Carolina. North Carolina State University, UNC-Chapel Hill, St. Augustine University and Central North Carolina University will again be inundated with students this weekend. State of North Carolina requires negative COVID test for people living on campus, unvaccinated …
CSUCI, Community Colleges To Begin Spring Semester Online
Due to an increase in COVID-19 cases, many university campuses in Ventura County are starting the semester with online classes. CSU Channel Islands will switch to virtual education for most courses during the first two weeks of the spring semester, which begins January 22. The Ventura Community College District will also go virtual when the …
Oregon Universities and Colleges That Require COVID Booster Injections
Here is an overview of the position of Oregon public universities and some private schools in the state regarding recall requirements. PORTLAND, Oregon – Oregon’s seven public universities require COVID-19 vaccinations for students and staff on campus. Of those seven universities, Oregon and the state of Oregon have publicly announced a recall requirement. Some private …
Private colleges turn to remote learning, but FL public universities won’t go virtual despite COVID
In Florida, the private University of Miami announced last week that it will switch to remote learning for the first two weeks of the spring semester, in light of rising COVID-19 cases. Elsewhere, several private colleges and universities such as Harvard, Howard, Stanford, Syracuse and Northwestern plan to resume classes in a virtual setting for …
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Texas wins seven Tier 1 universities in a decade
Texas scored major victories with the latest rollout of the prestigious Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education Research University Rankings. Baylor University and the University of Texas at San Antonio have achieved what is known as Level 1 status, a designation that signals an elite academic reputation and “very high research activity.” Our state …
DeSantis budget allocates $ 4 billion to Florida state colleges and universities
By BETHANY BLANKLEY THE PLACE DU CENTER CONTRIBUTOR COURTESY PHOTO Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (The Center Square) – When the Florida legislature meets in January, it will review a range of fundraising initiatives prioritized in Gov. Ron DeSantis’ FY2023 budget proposal. Much of it includes historic funding of $ 23.9 billion for education, of which …
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Public Colleges Seek Increased State Funding in 2022
With state revenues seeing sharp increases, expect public colleges to push hard for more. … [+] state funding this year. getty With state coffers enjoying record surpluses and tax revenues exceeding budget estimates, 2022 is shaping up to be a year in which higher education leaders will bid for large increases in funding for the …
Michigan Universities Add COVID-19 Booster to Vaccine Requirements | News
Some students across the state will need a boost before returning to class. Central Michigan University has joined with other Michigan colleges in adding a COVID-19 booster to its vaccine needs next semester. The University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and Wayne State University all have a recall requirement. When CMU students and staff return …
Oregon public universities, including UO and OSU, will host in-person winter classes
The University of Oregon will host winter courses primarily in person, joining all other public universities in the state in a unified approach from day one of January 3. UO President Patrick Phillips made the announcement in a letter to the university community on Tuesday morning. He cited the high vaccination rate of students and …
Mass public universities, including Framingham State, will need booster doses
FRAMINGHAM – Framingham State University and the eight other state public universities will require students, faculty and staff to receive a booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine. This semester, universities demanded that anyone working, attending classes in person, conducting research on campus, living in dorms, or participating in activities of life on campus be fully …
Massachusetts State Universities to Require COVID Booster Injections for Students and Staff in Spring – CBS Boston
WORCESTER (CBS) – The nine colleges that make up the Massachusetts State University system will need COVID-19 booster shots for students and staff this spring. In a joint statement, the colleges said everyone on campus will need to get a reminder within 30 days of being eligible. READ MORE: Masks recommended for everyone in Massachusetts; …
New Northeast Ohio Public Colleges Pilot Program Aims to Address ‘Blocked Credits’
Ohio officials want 65% of the state’s workforce to have some type of post-secondary certificate or diploma by 2025. It’s an ambitious goal, especially as enrollments have plummeted at the majority of higher education institutions amid the pandemic. The number of high school graduates in the state also continues to decline, shrinking the pool of …
Virginia survey of alumni of public colleges and universities
The Virginia State Board of Higher Education recently released a study on the impact and value of public higher education in the state, based on graduate employment outcomes, financial health, and satisfaction with their university experiences, among other factors. The study, titled “Virginia Educated”, was conducted by the Survey and Evaluation Research Laboratory at the …
State Expands Four-Year Community College Baccalaureate Programs
New state law expands a pilot program that allows community colleges to offer bachelor’s degrees and allows colleges to increase the number of programs they offer from 15 to 30 per academic year. Assembly Bill 927, enacted by Governor Gavin Newsom on October 6, makes permanent the baccalaureate programs currently being piloted at 15 community …
Iowa State Ranks Among Universities With Lowest Tuition Fees | Academics
The state of Iowa’s tuition and tuition fees for non-resident undergraduates are among the lowest compared to its peers. Courtesy of Getty Images The state of Iowa recorded the second-lowest in-state tuition and out-of-state tuition fees for the 2019-2020 school year among granting universities. These peer-funded universities include Penn State University, University of Illinois, University …
Five House Bills That Will Impact California Community Colleges – The American River Current
AB 245 and other assembly bills will impact California community colleges Governor Gavin Newsom signs an Executive Order on Advances in Workforce Automation on International Workers’ Day at American River College on May 1, 2019. A number of bills have recently been passed adopted in 2021 that directly affect community colleges. (File photo) Many assembly …
Editorial: Community Colleges Part of Solution to Nursing Shortage | Opinion
Of course, Michigan university administrators don’t want lawmakers to allow community colleges to offer nursing license programs. These large institutions have enjoyed a state-sanctioned monopoly on most four-year study programs for decades, and they have made substantial lobbying efforts to keep this corner in the market. And any attempt to sneak into university strongholds, especially …
Iowa universities collect information on ‘voluntary’ vaccines from their employees
The IU made 139 religious accommodations and 12 medical accommodations A nurse administers the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to an emergency nurse at the hospitals and clinics at the University of Iowa in Iowa City on Monday, December 14, 2020 (Andy Abeyta / The Gazette) IOWA CITY – Since the Board of Regents ordered its public …
State Assembly Passes Bill to Create Two Universities – The New Indian Express
Through Express news service VIJAYAWADA: Two new universities – Andhra Kesari University in Prakasam district and Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University in Gurajada in Vizianagaram district – will soon be established in Andhra Pradesh. The State Assembly on Wednesday adopted bills relating to these two new universities. According to Information and Public Relations (I&PR) Minister Perni …
List: Top 10 Community Colleges in Arkansas
Gone are the days when education levels were not intrinsically linked to income levels. Twenty-first-century teens, as young as first year high school students, reflect on what colleges are available to them as early as possible to earn a decent living in the long run. Whether it’s grades or money, many young adults choose the …
New York Private Colleges See Enrollment Drop Amid Pandemic | News, Sports, Jobs
ALBANY – The pandemic and the state’s free tuition program for public universities are creating great challenges for private colleges in New York City. Private colleges have followed a declining enrollment trajectory, similar to the trajectory of schools in other states. Nationally, preliminary data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center shows that enrollments for …
State Community Colleges Deserve More Support – Marin Independent Journal
The California Community Colleges alumni list reads like a “Who’s Who” of public service, economic success, social mobility and ethnic diversity. They include legendary Apple CEO Steve Jobs, former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, California Chief Justice Tani Catil-Sakauye, NASA engineer Adam Steltzner, author Amy Tan, union leader Dolores Huerta and baseball player and civil rights pioneer …
Study agriculture at one of these top world universities
Without agriculture, there would be no cities, trades or know-how to solve some of the most pressing challenges of our time. The United Nations projects that the world’s population could reach 9.7 billion by 2050. The demand for food is also expected to increase by 59% to 98% by 2050. The rise of climate change …
State’s private colleges see enrollment plummet amid pandemic | Local News
ALBANY – The COVID-19 pandemic and the state’s free tuition program for public universities are creating great challenges for private colleges in New York City. Private colleges have followed a declining enrollment trajectory, similar to the trajectory of schools in other states. Nationally, preliminary data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center shows that enrollments …
Enrollment at most of Oregon’s public colleges and universities is still declining
Enrollment at the majority of Oregon’s public colleges and universities is still declining after more than a year of the pandemic. The declines reflected in new figures released recently by state higher education officials follow a year in decline in 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic forced college administrators to close campuses and shut down cancel …
State’s Private Colleges See Enrollment Plummet Amid Pandemic | New
ALBANY – The pandemic and the state’s free tuition program for public universities are creating great challenges for private colleges in New York City. Private colleges have followed a declining enrollment trajectory, similar to the trajectory of schools in other states. Nationally, preliminary data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center shows that enrollments for …
Maricopa Community Colleges Present 4-Year Degrees for Fall 2023
Maricopa Community Colleges plan to develop a handful of bachelor’s degree programs following a new state law that allows community colleges to offer four-year degrees. The state’s largest community college district, which includes 10 Phoenix-area colleges, on Wednesday announced plans to launch its first bachelor’s degrees in programs such as information technology, administration of public …
Illinois Public Colleges to Use Common App, Making University Enrollment Easier | New
Applying to state universities and some private institutions in Illinois has become increasingly easy for incoming applicants. Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Council on Higher Education partner with the Illinois General Assembly to award $ 1 million to state public universities and help them move to the platform. Common App form. By completing a …
Against All Odds, These 150 Community Colleges Are Now Eligible for $ 1 Million |
The Aspen Prize recognizes institutions aiming to ensure better outcomes for all students. Times are tough for community colleges. Enrollment has fallen by double digits since March 2020, mostly affecting underserved students, and hopes of millions of dollars in federal aid to institutions through the Build Back Better plan have been dashed. But two-year-old institutions …
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Which states have the cheapest and most expensive public colleges?
Two-year public colleges in California have the lowest tuition and average fees for 2021-2022. … [+] Wyoming’s four-year public colleges have the lowest average tuition fees in the country. getty With the cost of college education always a major concern for students, parents, and policy makers, the question of how states stack up against the …
Universities at the forefront of agricultural innovation, startups
Universities are at the forefront of technological development in agriculture, encouraging creativity among students and faculty members. The recent OnRamp Agricultural Conference – presented in part by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development; The Combine, a statewide initiative supporting high-growth entrepreneurs in the food and agriculture sectors; and gener8tor, a startup accelerator and turnkey platform …
Oklahoma’s public colleges, universities must become more competitive
Recently, Jeff Hickman, president of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, called attention to the detrimental effects of geographically defined monopolies in higher education. These monopolies dictate that only one institution can offer in-person programs in a defined community or region. In Hickman’s words, “In Enid, for example, you can take freshman and sophomore …
Community colleges in the region present awards | Advertisement
Arkansas State University-Newport and Black River Technical College presented awards to faculty, staff, alumni and students at the Arkansas Community College Conference held online on 11 and October 12. Courtney Clements of Pocahontas was selected as an Outstanding BRTC 2021 Professor for her dedication to the college and its students. Clements taught as an adjunct …
Henderson chemistry professor acquitted of methamphetamine manufacturing charges | Colleges and Universities
One of two former Henderson State University chemistry professors accused of fabricating methamphetamine in a campus lab was acquitted on Wednesday by a jury in Arkadelphia. The Clark County Circuit Court jury deliberated nearly an hour before finding Terry David Bateman, 47, not guilty of manufacturing methamphetamine and two other less serious drug-related charges. Had …
Law Enforcement Connects to Growing Forensic Pathology Programs at State Universities
Universities across the state are increasingly interested in forensic science, often referred to as “CSI effect, by offering expanded programs in these areas. University programs are uniquely positioned to provide strong candidates for jobs to often understaffed law enforcement agencies as science helps solve crimes. The growing popularity of these programs brought soldiers from the …
NJ’s top public colleges and universities generate $ 6.1 billion in economic activity in the state
The Association of New Jersey State Colleges and Universities (NJASCU) has released a comprehensive economic impact study highlighting member institutions’ contributions to the state of New Jersey. Among the report’s key findings: NJASCU member institutions generate some $ 6.1 billion in economic activity in New Jersey each year, generating approximately $ 220 million in tax …
“This is unacceptable”: Massachusetts lawmakers want to expand reproductive care in public colleges
Early Monday morning in Amherst, State Representative Lindsay Sabadosa boarded the B43 bus at the University of Massachusetts, joined by a small cohort of students advocating for medical abortion to be integrated into health care already offered in university health centers. The said “Repro Ride” at Planned Parenthood in Springfield took two and a half …
State Colleges and Universities to Cut Costs by Decreasing Employee Benefits
Posted: 10/22/2021 16:47:33 PM In a move to cut costs, the New Hampshire university system plans to reduce its pension contributions and cut benefits for many of its full-time employees. The system seeks to reduce system-wide spending by $ 17 million, or approximately $ 3,800 per employee by fiscal 2023. The initiative began in 2018, …
Questions About California’s New Community Colleges Agreement With For-Profit College
This week’s American Public University System (APUS), whose name obscures the fact that it is a for-profit college, announcement he had signed an agreement with the chancellor’s office of the California Community Colleges (CCC) system that will allow graduates of these community colleges “to transition seamlessly to APUS as a junior – without loss of …
Universities Shut Up As Biden Withdraws From Free College Plan
The year of Joe Biden’s slow withdrawal from his free college pledge meets little or only low-key protests from U.S. higher education, in part reflecting the lack of interest in the idea among institutions across four. years. In the latest setback to his 2020 campaign pledge, Mr Biden has publicly admitted that he doubts Congress …
Idaho Universities Report Enrollment Increase
Students walk across campus between classes at Idaho State University. (Photo courtesy of Idaho State University.) Idaho’s three universities have all reported an increase in enrollment for the fall – growth that almost wipes out their losses from the pandemic as of 2020. Four-year schools submitted their fall issues to the State Board of Education …
New Jersey’s top public colleges and universities generate $ 6.1 billion in economic activity in the state
New Jersey’s top public colleges and universities generate $ 6.1 billion in economic activity in the state Seven member institutions of NJASCU deliver results in terms of economic outcomes, sustained jobs and return on government investment Trenton, NJ (October 20, 2021) – The Association of New Jersey State Colleges and Universities (NJASCU) today released a …
Two Russian universities in the top 10 of the ranking of universities in emerging economies 2022 – society & culture
LONDON, October 20. / TASS /. Two Russian universities made it to the top 10 in the Times Higher Education (THE) 2022 University Rankings for Emerging Economies, listing a total of 698 higher education institutions from 50 countries and territories. Lomonosov Moscow State University remains the leading higher education institution in Russia and is ranked …
What the pandemic has done to regional public college enrollments
Regional public colleges have long been workhorses in their states, providing residents with affordable and accessible higher education. These institutions had already faced years of budget cuts and state underfunding, compared to flagship projects, and many regional public institutions were facing daunting demographic trends that predicted problems for the future. . What new challenges has …
Op-Ed: Censorship imposed by students at private colleges in Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania
At first glance, Pennsylvania does not stand out from the second Ranking of academic freedom of expression, the results of a survey of more than 37,000 students at 159 colleges. You won’t find any of the state colleges listed near the top of the rankings, next to Claremont McKenna College, nor at the bottom, next …
California Community Colleges Expanding Bachelor Programs
Advocates and community college leaders in California applaud the state’s new legislation that allows two-year institutions to award four-year degrees. Assembly Bill 927, promulgated by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Oct. 6, makes the piloted baccalaureate programs at 15 community colleges permanent and allows other community colleges in the state to create the programs as well. …
Arizona at a Glance: Arizona Universities to Require COVID-19 Injections for Their Employees | The Daily Mail
PHOENIX – Arizona’s three state universities will comply with a federal mandate for government contractors and require their employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by December 8, unless waived, announced Friday officials. The University of Arizona, Arizona State University and Northern Arizona University requirement includes undergraduate and graduate students who are also employees of …
Menstrual pads will be available free at public colleges in California
Governor of California Gavin Newsom signed a law Friday forcing state schools and colleges to stockpile free menstrual products in toilets for women, all genders, and at least one for men starting next year. The Menstrual Fairness for All Act requires public schools with grades 6 to 12 to provide free towels and tampons to …
Five Oaks Ag Center Offers Unique Educational Opportunities | Colleges and Universities
HUMPHREY – It’s “everything I can imagine and more!” This is how Katherine Allen described her first months as a student in a unique graduate certificate program in Waterfowl Habitat and Recreation Management. Allen, who graduated from Louisiana State University in May, is one of four students who make up the first class of a …
Connecticut Community Colleges Need Your Help and Here’s Why
Manchester Community College Campus We ask that you contact your representatives and Governor Ned Lamont to let them know that you don’t want your local community college to turn into a faceless, profit-driven McCollege. Tell them Connecticut State Community College is a costly mistake, and hiring more and more administrators is a big deal. waste …
South Dakota Public Colleges Reveal Plans for Opportunity Centers
The South Dakota Board of Regents adopted three policies related to “opportunity for all” at its meeting on Thursday and heard plans from each of the six public university leaders on their plans to implement centers of education. opportunities on campus. The centers are supposed to be a “one-stop-shop” for student needs, BOR officials said. …
A&M-Texarkana Joins Other Universities In Texas A&M University System To Celebrate World Teachers Day
Advertising Blue lights shone again on Texas A&M University System campuses across the state on Tuesday in recognition of World Teachers’ Day. The 11 universities in the A&M system, the RELLIS campus in Bryan, and the Texas A&M University Health Science Center (Texas A&M Health) illuminated a total of 30 iconic buildings and landmarks. “The …
New law opens door for more baccalaureate options at community colleges
San Diego Mesa College Health Information Management graduates participate in the launch ceremonies. Photo courtesy of the San Diego Community College District. Legislation that makes it easier for community college students to earn bachelor’s degrees in specific areas of the workforce not offered by the University of California or California State University was signed by …
Barstow Community College Wins California Community Colleges Student Success Award for Improvements in English and Math
Barstow Community College has been named the 2021 Student Success Award winner by the California public system, which includes 115 other community colleges. The California Community Colleges (CCC) system honored BCC this year for recording a 29% increase in “students who complete transfer-level English and math courses within one year of their first attempt.” CCC …
The danger of illegal universities – the Sun Nigeria
Despite crackdowns and repeated warnings against the establishment and operation of illegal universities by the National Universities Commission (NUC), the threat has not been sufficiently contained. Instead of slowing down, Nigerians are inundated every year with a long list of illegal universities located across the country. The other day, the NUC warned that “anyone who …
California Community Colleges Prepare Undocumented Students for Status Changes – City Times
Webinar covering updates on Temporary Protected Status offered in association with the Immigrant Legal Resource Center Hundreds of people gather to protest President Trump’s decision to end DACA at the San Diego County Administration building on September 5, 2017. City Times file photo To watch Newscene’s detailed report on the proposed changes to DACA, click …
Kent State among most LGBTQ-friendly colleges and universities in the country
Campus Pride has released its 2021 Best of the Best LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges and Universities list, and for the second time in two years, Kent State University has landed there. Kent State is the only public university in Ohio to make the 2021 list and the only Mid-American Conference school to receive this recognition. Celebrating its …
Why Arizona’s Decision May Not Encourage Universities To Apply For Vaccination Warrants |
Three institutions that have installed mask requirements are unlikely to go any further when it comes to COVID-19 vaccinations. Photo courtesy of the University of Arizona Will a court ruling in Arizona that suspended legislation banning masks and vaccines pave the way for higher education institutions to seek new COVID-19 requirements for students, staff and …
Ohio Colleges and Universities Collect Data on COVID-19 Vaccine
Ohio University COVID-19 Dashboard provides updates on coronaviruses, including vaccination rates and positive cases. Other colleges and universities in Ohio have similar methods of reporting COVID-19, but some are not reporting at all. At the start of the fall semester, OU, along with several higher education institutions, released the COVID-19 vaccine mandates. OU students, faculty …
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges Joins Manufacturing Consortium | Local News
BETTENDORF – As businesses and industry evolve at an ever faster pace, the next wave of change in the form of digitization and automation, known as ‘Industry 4.0’, will require new processes for businesses. companies and new skills for employees. Eastern Iowa Community Colleges has partnered with Iowa Community Colleges and the Center for Industrial …
Dixie Sun News »Masks, vaccines required at some Utah universities
Students participate in the COVID-19 vaccination clinic on campus. Photo by Brock Doman. While the FDA has approved the Pzifer COVID-19 vaccine, the Utah government is still barred from requiring vaccines or masks on campuses. In April 2021, the Utah legislature created a new law preventing the Utah government from requiring vaccines with emergency approval …
COVID-19 vaccine mandate adopted in LA community colleges
The Los Angeles Community College District Board of Directors voted on Wednesday night to make vaccination mandatory for all staff – even those who work remotely – and students taking classes in person or using campus facilities. nine colleges in the district. The vote to revise the policy – which previously provided for either a …
List of 20 best Nigerian universities in 2021 emerges ▷ Nigeria news
Webometrics has released the July 2021 edition of its ranking of universities and other higher education institutions around the world. An overview of the ranking by Legit.ng says the University of Ibadan, Covenant University and Obafemi Awolowo University respectively occupied the top three places. The University of Ibadan, Covenant University and OAU were ranked first …
More than half of Massachusetts public colleges have used COVID relief funds to cover unpaid student bills
As students prepare to return to campus, colleges in New England and across the country are looking to spend a $ 69 billion windfall in federal COVID-19 relief funds. More than half of Massachusetts’ public colleges use some of that money to cover millions of unpaid balances students owe them. GBH News survey reveals at …
Illinois public colleges and universities present reopening plans to state lawmakers – the Columbia Chronicle
In an in-person return-to-education demonstration, representatives from Illinois State University joined the virtual hearing of the two House committees on August 5 from a conference room on their campus to present what it would look like the reopening of the ISU. Zachary Clingenpeel With the increase in COVID-19 cases in Illinois and a new semester …
Some private colleges in the region require COVID-19 vaccines | Health Info
As a mask mandate is reinstated throughout St. Louis and St. Louis County, local colleges and universities are set to open for the fall semester. They are taking radically different paths when it comes to mitigating COVID for students and faculty. Missouri has become a national hotspot for COVID, with an average of about 2,400 …
No upcoming COVID-19 vaccine mandate for Mississippi public colleges
As the number of COVID-19 cases rises in the state, hundreds of faculty at Mississippi colleges and universities have signed an open letter calling for vaccinations to be mandatory for students returning this fall. The letter, originally written by four faculty members at Mississippi State University, has garnered more than 400 signatures since late May. …
Public colleges have new principles to prevent campus hazing
Ohio has a new law that toughens penalties for those convicted of hazing on state college campuses. Now the public colleges themselves are taking action to prevent hazing. The Interuniversity Council, which represents Ohio’s public universities, has what it says is a zero-tolerance approach to hazing. It includes, among other things, the automatic dismissal of …
State “strongly encourages” public and private colleges to require students to be vaccinated against COVID-19
State higher education agencies have released an update COVID-19 Tips Monday, encouraging all public and private higher education institutions in Illinois to issue mandatory vaccination policies. “Vaccination against COVID-19 is now widely available and all people over 12 are eligible,†the guidance document says. “Vaccination is the primary prevention strategy against COVID-19 and all public …
Menstrual fairness bill would require California public colleges to provide menstrual products
Start your day with LAist Sign up for the Morning Brief, delivered on weekdays. Audin Leung, a senior at the University of California, Davis, has spent his entire college career championing a new concept – free periodicals on every campus. “People are surprised, or they think it’s a radical idea, but it’s not a very …
Latest Menstrual Fairness Bill Would Require California Public Colleges to Provide Period Products – Chico Enterprise-Record
By Emily Forschen, CalMatters Audin Leung, senior at the University of California at Davis, has spent her entire college career championing a new concept: free vintage products on every campus. “People are surprised, or they think it’s a radical idea, but it’s not a very radical idea because it’s a basic need,†Leung said. Leung …
Arizona public colleges cannot require COVID vaccines – or masks or tests for the unvaccinated
Arizona State University announced its COVID-19 mitigation plans for a fall semester in person just two weeks ago. According to the plans, students would not have to be vaccinated against COVID-19. But those who chose not to submit proof of vaccination to ASU would be required to participate in COVID tests twice a week, wear …
Florida Law Will Require Public Colleges to Investigate “Intellectual Freedom” and “Diversity of Views”
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a law that requires public colleges to assess their level of “intellectual freedom and diversity of viewpoints,” among other things. Groups of professors have criticized the new law as unnecessary and potentially frightening. Florida’s more than three dozen public colleges and universities will need to determine “to what …
Colorado Public Colleges Should Not Raise Tuition Fees, Increase Faculty – Greeley Tribune
The cost of a four-year degree from a Colorado public school is now astronomical. The University of Colorado and Colorado State University estimate tuition, tuition, accommodation, and books to be approximately $ 30,000 for the academic year. A Colorado student who graduates in four years will have spent $ 120,000. Tuition fees should have increased …
For regional public colleges, the admission season is not over
State University of New York at Oneonta was closed to visitors until January of this year. Normally, those who visit in the fall are likely candidates in the spring (or the following spring). Karen Brown, executive director of admissions, said Oneonta had tried doing remote visits and interacting with applicants online, but it was not …
Colorado Public Colleges Should Not Raise Tuition Fees, Give Raise To Faculty
The cost of a four-year degree from a Colorado public school is now astronomical. The University of Colorado and Colorado State University estimate the cost of tuition, tuition, accommodation, and books to be approximately $ 30,000 for the academic year. A Colorado student who graduates in four years will have spent $ 120,000. Tuition fees …
Connecticut achieves top national marks for public colleges despite cost
A new report ranks states on their public higher education options, and Connecticut is near the top of the list. Seventh of its kind, a recent SmartAsset analysis of data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System 2018-2019 compared state four-year public universities on five metrics: undergraduate graduation rate, net price average, student / professor …
Kansas Private Colleges Tutorial Goes From Vintage Cars To Zoo Animals
TOPEKA – Friends University in Wichita offers a bachelor’s degree in zoology, while Donnelly College in Kansas City, Kansas is ranked as the most diverse college in the Midwest. Baker University, the oldest continuously operated university in Kansas, was established in 1858 long before the state’s large public universities were launched. And, McPherson College offers …
Colorado Ditch SAT, ACT and Legacy Admissions For Public Colleges: NPR
When someone applies for college admission, there is often a box or section on the application that asks about any family members who have attended college – maybe a parent. or a cousin. It’s called “legacy,” and for decades it has given American applicants a head start in admissions. But more at Colorado public colleges. …
Union denounces staff cuts at Georgia public colleges during pandemic
Union leaders say their findings, compiled in a 14-page report, show schools in the university system should “cut up†when they cut jobs. They demand in the report that schools prioritize rehiring people of color and women whose jobs have been cut in the past year and said they will continue to advocate for those …
America’s Best Public Colleges
America’s Best Public Colleges Obtaining a university degree is an investment with considerable benefits. Adults with a high school diploma earn an average of $ 32,000 more per year than those with a high school diploma. This increase in income can mean a big difference in the quality of life, ranging from the ability to …
Our public colleges make NC the envy of others
By Kelli R. Brown • Guest Columnist | More than 242,000 students attend the 17 institutions in the University of North Carolina system. It is one of the largest and arguably the best systems dedicated to public higher education, research and community development in the country. More than 12,000 of these students attend Western Carolina …
NYC public colleges will require COVID-19 vaccinations for returning students in the fall, Cuomo says
New York state’s public colleges and universities will require coronavirus vaccinations for all students returning to campus this fall, Gov. Andrew Cuomo (DN.Y.) announced Monday. During briefing, Cuomo said the mandate of the State University of New York (SUNY) and the City University of New York (CUNY) is part of a larger effort to increase …