This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Christensen Institute examines Western Governors University, a school that caters mostly to non-traditional colleges students (working adults in rural areas) with online classes. Is it disrupting…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Mary Clare Amselem argues that income share agreements – schools forgoing tuition payments in favor of a percentage of their graduate’s earnings after graduation – might be a…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce released a report finding that low-income, working college students suffer the consequences of poor policies and insufficient employment opportunities. • The report…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Hechinger Report examines how some colleges across the U.S. are lowering tuition costs in response to a drop in enrollment and backlash from consumers. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • New York University School of Medicine is offering full scholarships for future students with the hopes of addressing doctor shortages and diversifying the medical field. • Only a little…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Carolyn Phenicie, writing for The 74, reports the on the five major changes to Title IX policies that regulate how schools handle cases of sexual assault and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Cities are focusing on anchor institutions (schools and hospitals) in hopes of enhancing job growth and expanding opportunities for surrounding communities. • Not all local universities are responding…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Higher education institutions are losing revenue and have high dropout rates. A change in their approach is necessary and potentially should look at valuing student success…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Two new parallel surveys of business executives and hiring managers found that new college graduates lack the skills needed to advance in today’s workforce. How can we…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Chancellor of City Colleges of Chicago, Juan Salgado, discusses the importance of equal and affordable access to higher education and explains that community colleges provide the unique opportunity…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Jonathan Butcher discusses the federal expansion of 529 college savings plans, the benefits for both K-12 and higher education students, and the differences by state. · What…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Goddard Riverside Community Center in New York City helps to address gaps in access to postsecondary education among black and Latino students through support services that…