A new study to be published in the February 2023 issue of the Economics of Education Review shows that job loss is not a significant…
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Last July, I wrote about New Jersey City University. The university president announced her resignation, after leaving the school mired in a $10M operating deficit.…
Nationally, there’s been long-running discussion about offering four-year degrees at community colleges. In Michigan, the Legislature has authorized community colleges to deliver a limited number…
Last week, the WCC Board of Trustees selected Alex Milshteyn to fill the vacancy created by Richard Landau’s resignation. Milshteyn will complete the remainder of…
If you would like a really good demonstration of how the WCC Board of Trustees works, please take time to view the video from the…
A recent report authored by the Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) indicated that Michigan is among four states that will see “the highest growth in battery…
In Michigan, community colleges and the State of Michigan share construction funding responsibilities. Under most circumstances, the State of Michigan will fund as much as…
Inflation affects everyone, including commercial construction firms. Prior to 2021, commercial construction projects “escalated” (increased in price) at a rate of about 2%-4% per year.…
In August 2022, Morning Consult surveyed 4,420 adults regarding college affordability and value. One question asks, “In your opinion, how easy or difficult do you…