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 …
What abolishing Education Department could mean for higher ed
Nov 4, 2024 · Former president Donald Trump wants the Education Department gone. A candidate for U.S. Senate suggested throwing the agency “in the trash can.” Another called it “one of the worst monstrosities that’s ever been created.”. Getting rid of the Education Department is hardly a new idea.
Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
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 store as he returns to …
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.
Student success podcast: UT Austin's AI tool for faculty - Inside …
Dec 11, 2024 · In a new episode of Voices of Student Success, hear from a college administrator and faculty member about how generative AI can supplement student learning and fill prior knowledge gaps. Over the past two years, generative AI has blazed its way on to college campuses, first in students’ hands and increasingly in the hands of administrators and …
Harris leads Trump by 38 points among students - Inside Higher Ed
Oct 9, 2024 · Where the numbers diverge is among those who plan to vote for Republican nominee Donald Trump; while the Times poll showed that 37 percent of young people said they would vote for Trump if the election was held today, only 19 percent of the college students surveyed by Inside Higher Ed said they are going to vote for the former president. The margin …
Two years in, NIL is fueling chaos in college athletics - Inside …
Jun 7, 2023 · “NIL is a powerful vehicle that rightfully allows student-athletes the ability to earn compensation from their unique market value. At the same time, the lack of transparency in today’s NIL marketplace puts student-athletes in jeopardy of exploitation by bad actors,” Baker tweeted. For the highly competitive SEC conference—which spans 11 states and has …
Six ways to promote belonging among college students - Inside …
Aug 30, 2024 · A newly released literature review from the Institute for Higher Education Policy highlights the role of student experience and belonging on college student success—and offers suggestions for how this could be applied practically to campuses. Despite colleges and universities enrolling more diverse student populations now than ever before, there continue to …
College cuts in September include jobs, programs, athletics
Oct 7, 2024 · Facing multimillion-dollar budget deficits, some colleges announced they would ax jobs and academic programs. Others noted cuts are on the horizon. Jobs, academic programs and athletic teams were all on the chopping block at many universities last month as they struggled to plug budget holes amid declining enrollment.
First-generation students describe paths to college success
Jul 18, 2022 · Transitioning from a diverse high school in Boston to Union College in upstate New York—which enrolls about one-quarter students of color, who may also be part of the one-quarter who are first-generation students—was a culture shock for Ashley German Soto.