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May 2, 2012
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  Education Watch 
  • Economic downturn drives enrollment at community colleges
    In the 2010-11 academic year, more than 8 million students were enrolled in the country's community colleges -- up from 5.5 million in 2000, according to a recent report. However, the report, released by the American Association of Community Colleges, found that less than half of community college students graduate or transfer to four-year colleges within six years. The data show a shift for community colleges, which are increasingly being held accountable for student achievement. U.S. News & World Report (4/21) LinkedInFacebookTwitterEmail this Story
 
  • More students view community college as a starting point
    A growing number of students are enrolling in community colleges with the intent of transferring to four-year institutions, according to Rod Risley, executive director of community college honor society Phi Theta Kappa. One such student, Christopher Thomas, 36, will graduate this year and enroll at the University of Pennsylvania. His goal, after earning his degree, is to return to the high school from which he graduated and teach American history. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (4/15) LinkedInFacebookTwitterEmail this Story
  • Community colleges innovate to meet workforce needs
    The country's community colleges increasingly are viewed as important in training today's workforce, amid data showing many jobs going unfilled because of a lack of qualified workers. However, as community colleges continue to innovate to meet workforce demands, some say it will be difficult for them to continue to meet such needs amid ongoing budget cuts. The Economist (4/28) LinkedInFacebookTwitterEmail this Story
  • What would improve access to community college?
    Additional funding could improve access to community college courses, according to the Center for the Future of Higher Education Policy. Budget cuts have led some community colleges to restrict access to courses because they lack staff to teach them. "At some point, even with all the technology in the world, you need to have a few human beings to administer these courses and to deliver the content," said Gary Rhoades, a professor in the University of Arizona's Center for the Study of Higher Education. eCampus News(free registration) (4/20) LinkedInFacebookTwitterEmail this Story
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  • Faculty concerned over adoption of common textbooks
    Faculty at a Texas community college district are concerned about the adoption of a common textbook plan, saying they will be more limited in their instruction. At issue, according to professors, is a move toward standard, electronic textbooks. Beginning in 2013, texts will be adopted by each department, and the common electronic texts will be used at each of the district's five campuses. InsideHigherEd.com (4/6) LinkedInFacebookTwitterEmail this Story
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  Financial Focus 
  • Are faculty salaries driving tuition increases?
    Faculty salaries have remained largely flat in recent years and are not to blame for rising tuition costs at U.S. colleges, say a group of teaching professionals in a recent report. Salaries of full-time college faculty members increased 1.8% during the 2010-11 school year, the report states. Instead, rising tuition costs may be attributable in part to cuts in state funding and reduced financial aid awards for students, one official said. ABC News (4/9) LinkedInFacebookTwitterEmail this Story
  • Duncan: States should invest in higher education
    During a recent school visit, Education Secretary Arne Duncan discussed the importance of keeping a college education affordable. He also said states should make a commitment to education and view higher education as an investment, rather than an expense. "Anyone who thinks we should reduce funding for education ... they're living in a world that doesn't make sense," he said. "We have to educate our way to a better economy. That's the only way." Milwaukee Journal Sentinel(tiered subscription model) (4/18) LinkedInFacebookTwitterEmail this Story
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  Eye on Policy 
  • Boehner: Congress will find a way to extend student-loan rates
    The U.S. House approved a bill that would pay the cost of a 12-month extension of the 3.4% interest rate on student loans from a health care fund. President Barack Obama, who supports the extension, has threatened to veto the House bill because of its funding source, and Senate Democrats are pushing an alternative funding source. Still, House Speaker John Boehner said he expects Congress to find an accord on the rate extension. Roll Call (free content) (4/29) LinkedInFacebookTwitterEmail this Story
  • Commentary: Congress should reduce the need for student loans:   Student loans aren't going to fuel the next financial crisis, as some predict, writes Mark Zandi, chief economist of Moody's Analytics. But rising debt burdens do threaten the nation's long-term success, he writes. Instead of subsidizing federal student-loan rates for the foreseeable future, Congress should invest in higher education, making it more affordable for students so they can rely less on loans. Philly.com (Philadelphia) (4/29) LinkedInFacebookTwitterEmail this Story
  • U.S. Supreme Court to consider changes to affirmative action
    The U.S. Supreme Court is expected during the new term, which begins in October, to consider whether affirmative action should help determine college admissions. The most recent case -- which challenges existing precedent -- involves admissions at the University of Texas. According to some observers, it appears that a political shift on the Supreme Court could result in changes to the country's affirmative action law. United Press International (4/29) LinkedInFacebookTwitterEmail this Story
 
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  In the Community 
  • Report examines changing role of community colleges
    A recent report makes seven recommendations on improving the success of community colleges. The recommendations include increasing completion rates by 50% by 2020, improving college-readiness, closing the skills gap and aligning the mission of community colleges with 21st century needs. Other recommendations include developing partnerships between community colleges and other organizations. InsideHigherEd.com (4/23) LinkedInFacebookTwitterEmail this Story
  Strayer News 
  • Learn more about Strayer with new interactive features
    Strayer University announces the release of their interactive college relations website section of Strayer.edu. This interactive section invites students and college leadership to view programs, request information and access current scholarship offerings. Please visit www.strayer.edu/community-colleges LinkedInFacebookTwitterEmail this Story
  • Summer scholarships are available for students transferring to Strayer!
    The Experienced Student Completion Scholarship is attractive to students who have received their degrees from their two-year institution and are ready to continue their educational journey. Also available is a graduate level scholarship and an undergraduate assistance scholarship. To view these offerings please visit www.strayer.edu/scholarship-information. LinkedInFacebookTwitterEmail this Story
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