In response to a growing shortage of workers, some employers (including the State of Michigan) have revamped their education requirements for certain positions. In some…
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I was reading Congressional testimony from Stephanie Riegg Cellini, a Professor of Public Policy and Public Administration, and of Economics at The George Washington University.…
College readiness is a major factor in the decision to attend or not attend college. At the beginning of this school year, about 75% of…
You’ve undoubtedly heard the phrase, “Turnabout is fair play.” Some Michigan community colleges have dabbled in offering bachelor’s degrees. Now Central Michigan University says it…
A new report by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) suggests that home ownership is increasingly related to personal wealth gains. To afford the median…
Yesterday, I wrote about survey results that revealed that more than 13% of workers in low -quality jobs did not know how to create a…
A recent survey by Jobs for the Future (JFF) suggests that 40% of working adults rate their jobs as low- or medium quality. Additionally, only…
Increases in financial aid and personal income are central to currently enrolled higher education students’ decisions to remain in school. That is one of the…
A new Gallup poll of more than 12,000 adults between the ages of 18 and 59 gives higher education institutions reason for optimism. On the…
Oregon is experiencing the realization that the best laid plans of mice and men don’t guarantee the desired outcome. Like Michigan, Oregon has a free…