Tag: Budget & Budgeting: Page 14

Students

Even as Student Loan Debt Soars, HELP Committee Chair Sees Positive

U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander says we should “cancel misleading rhetoric that causes so many students to believe that they can’t afford college.”

June 4, 2015

Students

Increased Revenue Has Some Lawmakers Eyeing Budget Changes

PHOENIX — Increased state revenue since Arizona’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year was approved in March has some lawmakers saying they want to use the extra cash to scale back unpopular cuts that they made in funding for education and other services.

June 2, 2015

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Universities Pledge Tuition Limits if Lawmakers Hike Funding

SALEM, Ore. — The presidents of Oregon universities are pledging to limit tuition hikes if the Legislature agrees to boost higher education funding over the next two years.

June 2, 2015

Community Colleges

California Community Colleges to Receive More Funding Under New Budget

Gov. Jerry Brown recently announced revisions to the original California state budget for 2015-16 that call for increased funding for community colleges.

May 19, 2015

Students

Report: State Higher Ed Cuts to Widen Degree Gap

A new report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities released Wednesday warns that persistent cuts to state higher ed budgets will widen the gap of college degree attainment.

May 13, 2015

Leadership & Policy

Experts: Trustees Need Closer Eye on Money

The Association of Governing Boards is recommending that boards should address changed public finances and deliver education at lower costs as well as focus more on their role as institutional fiduciaries.

April 27, 2015

Leadership & Policy

Norfolk State Warns of Budget Deficit, Possible Layoffs

Norfolk State University has warned its faculty of possible layoffs due to the likelihood of a budget deficit.

April 19, 2015

Students

U.Va. Board Considers Tuition Hike; Vote Expected This Week

Students would pay more to attend the University of Virginia if a proposed tuition increase is approved.

March 24, 2015

Students

Welcome Aboard!

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March 18, 2015

Faculty & Staff

Ball State Staff Report Identity Thefts, Suspect Anthem Hack

Ball State University employees who say their identities have been stolen want to know whether a recent data breach at health insurer Anthem is to blame.

March 4, 2015

Students

Proposal Would Have Grads Who Leave Illinois Repay State Aid

A measure introduced in the Illinois legislature would make students pay back certain tuition breaks from the state if they leave Illinois within five years of graduation.

February 23, 2015

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UC President Napolitano Postpones Tuition Increase

University of California President Janet Napolitano announced Wednesday she is postponing a proposed tuition increase as a good-faith gesture stemming from her ongoing negotiations with Gov. Jerry Brown to resolve their standoff over higher education funding.

February 19, 2015