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Donald Trump is poised to leave his mark on higher education once again. This time around, higher education is under more scrutiny and Republicans, back in control of Congress, have a plan to overhaul the sector.Below, you’ll find a curated collection of Inside Higher Ed articles that document how higher ed fared during Trump’s first term and what’s in …
The future of financial aid under Trump - Inside Higher Ed
Nov 14, 2024 · Whatever happens to the Education Department, Trump’s second term could have major implications for federal financial aid—and the students who rely on it. For all the political oxygen that higher education consumed during Donald Trump’s four years out of office, the once and future president has yet to put forth a comprehensive policy agenda on postsecondary education for his second term ...
Cost of higher education not worth it to students
May 29, 2024 · The cost of higher education has steadily increased over the past decade across nonprofit institutions, according to data from the National Center for Education Statistics. In 2023–24, the average published tuition and fees for full-time students at a public four-year in-state institution was $11,260, 2.5 percent higher year-over-year before adjusting for inflation.
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A Pocket Guide to Academic Ranks - Inside Higher Ed
Jan 17, 2022 · “When I look at the position titles in academic affairs, I have no idea what they mean.” While job titles in most higher education divisions seem straightforward, academic affairs structures its position titles relative to contractual obligations, the scope of duties, qualifications and a well-defined system of achievement thresholds.
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The role of higher ed in students’ lasting well-being
Oct 4, 2024 · Research shows experiences in higher education can produce positive student well-being outcomes over time. A new paper argues higher ed needs to expand metrics of success to emphasize lifelong wellness of learners. A March survey from TimelyCare found a majority of students (59 percent) identified their grade point average as the most important measure of success in college from a list of ...
Q&A with Virginia Foxx, Congress’s head higher ed honcho
Dec 18, 2024 · The departing chair of the House Education and the Workforce Committee discusses the year that shook higher ed, abolishing the Education Department and ushering in a new era for federal oversight of colleges. It’s Virginia Foxx’s last week as chair of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, and she’s feeling reflective.
What Trump’s Victory Means for Higher Ed
Nov 6, 2024 · Trump didn’t make higher education a primary focus of his 2024 campaign, either. But in the intervening four years, political battles over higher ed have intensified, and high-profile campus issues—like diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and campus protests—are increasingly central to the Republican Party’s national messaging. Trump himself has repeatedly asserted that ...
Are AI skills a key part of career preparation in college?
Oct 3, 2024 · Colleges and universities are considering new ways to incorporate generative AI into teaching and learning, but not every student is on board with the tech yet. Experts weigh in on the necessity of AI in career preparation and higher education’s role in preparing students for jobs of the future. A May 2024 survey by Inside Higher Ed and Generation Lab asked students if they knew when, how or ...