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Private colleges and discount, 2020

Higher Ed Data Stories

First some definitions: Discount rate measures the amount of institutional aid you award as a function of how much gross tuition you charge. The scholarship or aid is just an accounting transaction. But as a thing unto itself? Pretty worthless, actually. Here's why. Here's where it gets a little tricky. And nothing left to spend.

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WI State Bar Reaches Partial Settlement in Diversity Lawsuit

Insight Into Diversity

The State Bar of Wisconsin agreed to change the definition of ‘diversity’ in its language for a program designated for underrepresented law students following a lawsuit by a conservative-backed organization. The State Bar said the program would continue unchanged under the settlement, however, WILL also claimed a victory in a statement.

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What can private institutions do about the middle-class squeeze?

University Business

As institutions increase their need- and merit-based scholarships to assist families from opposite ends of the economic spectrum, students in the middle are left with fewer options—and higher bills. ” Greene’s comments shed light on a more significant issue across higher education. Is aid a zero-sum game?

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Discussing the 4 Pillars of Immersion: Information Literacy

ACRLog

Explore the connection between communication as a product of scholarship (formal/informal) and the literacies one may engage naturally or intentionally. How do we adjust to incorporate & maintain a vision of critical information literacy that encompasses formal/informal scholarship & multiple literacies?

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What is “research,” anyway?

ACRLog

In the last year or two, the Council for Undergraduate Research (CUR) , a leader in this arena, updated their definition of “undergraduate research.” Their new definition feels more on track to me: “Undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative inquiry is fundamentally a pedagogical approach to teaching and learning.

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Higher Education Reexamined at ASHE Conference

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

He fears that the attacks on diversity will likely increase as the 2024 presidential election grows nearer. “I am definitely concerned, but that’s why I wanted to be in this space,” said Foster. Sayvon Foster, an assistant professor of sports management, who is a first-time ASHE attendee.

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Arkansas Legislation to Include Step-Children as "Dependents"

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

And the definition of dependent includes biological and adopted children, but not step-children - many of whom are not officially adopted by stepparents. There's really not a problem with anybody getting a scholarship right now - we got plenty of money - but if there were a problem, that child would not qualify."