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The Real Education Crisis: Are 35% of all College Degrees in New England Unne... - 1 views

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Article in the New England Journal of Higher Education by Anthony Carnevale that counters arguments that the push for more college degrees is unnecessary resulting in overeducation and malemployment.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Article in the New England Journal of Higher Education by Anthony Carnevale that counters arguments that the push for more college degrees is unnecessary resulting in overeducation and malemployment.</div>

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Performance-Based Scholarships: Emerging Findings from a National Demonstration - 0 views

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Summarizes preliminary results from performance-based scholarship programs in Ohio, New York, and New Mexico, in addition to the original results in Louisiana. The results show modest but positive effects on markers of academic progress, including increases in credits earned. (MDRC, May 2012)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Summarizes preliminary results from performance-based scholarship programs in Ohio, New York, and New Mexico, in addition to the original results in Louisiana. The results show modest but positive effects on markers of academic progress, including increases in credits earned. (MDRC, May 2012)</div>

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City U. of New York Plans 'a Grand Experiment' - Community Colleges - The Chronicle of ... - 0 views

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Article on CUNY's new community college that is cohort based and offers intense services to students, while limiting degree options. Goal is to significantly increase graduation rates.

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News: Reframing College Completion - Inside Higher Ed - 0 views

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Story on two new reports from the Center for American Progress that argues for a larger role for the federal government in college completion efforts. With many metro areas spanning two states, state policies often stand in the way of coordinated efforts. The other paper challenges the traditional credit as a model for measuring success. The paper proposes better assessments for prior learning

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Story on two new reports from the Center for American Progress that argues for a larger role for the federal government in college completion efforts. With many metro areas spanning two states, state policies often stand in the way of coordinated efforts. The other paper challenges the traditional credit as a model for measuring success. The paper proposes better assessments for prior learning</div>

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Vocational programs in more Tennessee schools deliver jobs | tennessean.com | The Tenne... - 0 views

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Story on Tennessee's standing in the new CCA report, Certificates Count

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Push for Performance - 0 views

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Discusses plans by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to adopt an outcomes-based funding formula for its community colleges and public universities. The plan would reward student completion, instead of simply student enrollment. See recommendations on THECB web site. http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2010/11/02/texas

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Discusses plans by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to adopt an outcomes-based funding formula for its community colleges and public universities. The plan would reward student completion, instead of simply student enrollment. See recommendations on THECB web site. <a href="http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2010/11/02/texas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2010/11/02/texas</a> </div>

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Governor Robert F. McDonnell Announces Investment in Higher Education - 0 views

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Governor McDonnell of Virginia proposes $50 million in new funding for higher education to increase access and affordability. The goal of the proposal is to increase the number of degrees in the state by 100,000.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Governor McDonnell of Virginia proposes $50 million in new funding for higher education to increase access and affordability. The goal of the proposal is to increase the number of degrees in the state by 100,000.</div>

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Navigating the New Normal - 1 views

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Paper developed for the National Productivity Conference hosted by the Lumina Foundation. The paper outlines their new state strategy lab model for how states can increase postsecondary productivity in a time of limited resources

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Paper developed for the National Productivity Conference hosted by the Lumina Foundation. The paper outlines their new state strategy lab model for how states can increase postsecondary productivity in a time of limited resources</div>

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New Conn. governor endorses higher ed commissioner - 0 views

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Reappointment of Higher Ed commissioner

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40 Colleges to test new voluntary accountability system - 0 views

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Story on the colleges that will test the new Voluntary System of Accountability for Community colleges

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When Opportunity Knocks, Who Answers? New Evidence on College Achievement Awards - 0 views

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New NBER report on performance based scholarships.

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State colleges object to funding formula | The Indianapolis Star | IndyStar.com - 0 views

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Concern over the new performance based funding model in Indiana.

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Getting to Know the New Higher Education Committee Members - 0 views

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Background on Minnesota higher education committee members.

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Tennessee colleges face cuts, new rules this year | The Tennessean | tennessean.com - 0 views

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Overview of higher education issues for the 2011 Tennessee legislature

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The Mini-AGI - 0 views

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shared by Mary Fulton on 25 Jan 11 - No Cached

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A new $2 billion federal grant program for community and for-profit colleges is designed to help retrain trade-displaced workers and accomplish some of the goals proposed under the American Graduation Initiative to increase college completion rates. The program will impose strict accountability requirements and compel participants to make academic materials available to the public. (Inside Higher Ed, 01/21/11)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A new $2 billion federal grant program for community and for-profit colleges is designed to help retrain trade-displaced workers and accomplish some of the goals proposed under the American Graduation Initiative to increase college completion rates. The program will impose strict accountability requirements and compel participants to make academic materials available to the public. (Inside Higher Ed, 01/21/11)</div>

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'Tracking' Revived at Community Colleges - 0 views

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Facing dwindling state dollars and more pressure to graduate students, Texas community colleges may begin steering students who test at the lowest skill levels toward shorter vocational programs or adult basic education before attempting college academics. (San Antonio Express-News, 01/21/11)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Facing dwindling state dollars and more pressure to graduate students, Texas community colleges may begin steering students who test at the lowest skill levels toward shorter vocational programs or adult basic education before attempting college academics. (San Antonio Express-News, 01/21/11)</div>

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UMass courting two-year transfers - 0 views

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Describes a new effort by UMass - Amherst to recruit community college graduates to the state university's flagship campus. Starting this fall, UMass will offer students who transfer from community colleges with a minimum 2.5 grade-point average priority course registration and housing, scholarships to cover hefty student fees, and special advising services. (Boston Globe, 03/22/11)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Describes a new effort by UMass - Amherst to recruit community college graduates to the state university's flagship campus. Starting this fall, UMass will offer students who transfer from community colleges with a minimum 2.5 grade-point average priority course registration and housing, scholarships to cover hefty student fees, and special advising services. (Boston Globe, 03/22/11)</div>

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Who Decides on Transfer Credit? - 0 views

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Article discusses CUNY's proposal to create a common general education framework across its all of its two- and four-year colleges, and a new transfer agreement. (Inside Higher Ed, 04/21/11)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Article discusses CUNY's proposal to create a common general education framework across its all of its two- and four-year colleges, and a new transfer agreement. (Inside Higher Ed, 04/21/11)</div>

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Completion-Focused Financial Aid - 0 views

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Article describes effort by Gates Foundation and HCM Strategists to use student financial aid to provide incentives to help students attain a high-value credential. (Inside Higher Ed, 08/07/12)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Article describes effort by Gates Foundation and HCM Strategists to use student financial aid to provide incentives to help students attain a high-value credential. (Inside Higher Ed, 08/07/12)</div>

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Four Steps to Finishing First: An Agenda for Increasing College Productivity to Create ... - 0 views

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Focuses on four areas where states can drive a more productive higher education system to improve degree completion while maintaining quality. The four steps include: Performance funding, student incentives, new models and business efficiencies. (Lumina Foundation for Education, August 2011)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Focuses on four areas where states can drive a more productive higher education system to improve degree completion while maintaining quality. The four steps include: Performance funding, student incentives, new models and business efficiencies. (Lumina Foundation for Education, August 2011)</div>

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