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Statement by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni on President Biden’s Loan Forgiveness Plan
President Biden’s action to forgive up to $20,000 in federal student loan debt […]
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Costs
INDIANA RANKS 47TH IN THE NATION FOR PELL GRANT STUDENT GRADUATION RATE GAP
The American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) has released a new, interactive tool that presents easily digestible data on key measures of cost-effectiveness and academic quality for nearly 500 public, four-year colleges and...
Rising Tuition
Inside Academe Vol. XXVI No. 4
Front Page: ACTA White Paper—Colleges Must Prioritize Access, Not Excess. In August, ACTA released The Cost of Excess: Why Colleges and Universities Must Control Runaway Spending. This white paper, featuring original research by ACTA’s...
Finance
The State of Higher Education Finances in 2021
The spread of COVID-19 and the resulting economic fallout have placed unprecedented financial strain on the higher education system. Enrollment is in flux, state higher education budgets are under increased pressure, and institutions face...
Finance
Higher Education Finances Looking Better for 2021, But Sector Still Has a Long Way to Go
While it’s difficult to paint one clear picture of the impact the ongoing pandemic has had on the financial state of colleges and universities across the country, it’s evident that without the federal aid they have received...
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Donors encouraged to focus on student outcomes
‘Targeted giving is a powerful lever for change in higher education,’ advisors say. In an economic upheaval, an influential philanthropy guide encourages donors to strongly consider directing gifts towards college programs that boost student outcomes and...
Finance
“Infinite Growth Horizon.” Some Higher Ed Funders Are Giving Like It’s 2019
Back in May, I looked at how the pandemic could shape funders’ priorities in the months and years ahead. Issues like student health and wellness, online learning and financial aid were in; tuition-busting construction...
Costs
A Guided Tour of ACTA’s HowCollegesSpendMoney.com
ACTA’s Armand Alacbay and Kyle Beltramini presented HowCollegesSpendMoney.com at the Association for Institutional Research’s annual meeting as part of a session titled, “Boards, Budgets, and Benchmarks: How IR Can Support Engaged Governance.” HowCollegesSpendMoney.com is...
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