Some colleges have managed to increase enrollment, but at a cost; a job ad stirs up humanists' concerns that the discipline gets no respect; and more.
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Appalachian State University is one of several public institutions that have parlayed good reputations and nonflagship tuition prices into more students. But growth can bring other problems. (PREMIUM)
Officials at the University of California at Santa Cruz said they were “left with no choice” but to fire the students, who say they need a cost-of-living adjustment in order to live nearby. (PREMIUM)
Technology and expectations are all evolving rapidly, and campus payment systems must do the same. Now is the opportunity for financial leaders to embrace new technology and elevate the student experience.
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This brief explores how institutions can create financial stability, adapt to an ever-evolving market, and emerge from an economic downturn stronger and savvier. Some institutions never fully recovered from the last recession, but with strong leadership, strategic mission-driven planning, and a continued emphasis on student success, they can be better equipped to mitigate the impact of the next economic downturn.
