Here are some new resources and news for the field of higher education.
CO Sees Major Increase in College Applications Following Colorado Free Application Day All public colleges and universities in the state, plus several private institutions, waived their application fees on Oct. 30 and in total, received 22,294 applications, according to the Colorado Department of Higher Education. (Denver7)
VA House Speaker Introduces Higher Education Partnership Bill New House Speaker Kirk Cox wants to grant public colleges and universities the ability to propose partnership agreements with the Commonwealth of Virginia meant to foster growth, make college more affordable, improve college access and increase the talent pipeline. (KPVI)
Slow and Steady for Competency-Based Education While competency-based education is spreading gradually, interest and optimism about it remain high, and experts say careful growth is best. (Inside Higher Ed)
Emerging Iterations on State Free College Policy in the 2019 Legislative Sessions Free college proposals are showing up in statehouses across the nation. With 19 states plus the District of Columbia considering 45 bills related to free college, it’s an issue we’re tracking closely. Sarah Pingel provides insight in this Ed Note post.
