It’s safe to say that 2016 will go down in the history books as a pretty important year for higher education. I like to commemorate each year with two lists on this blog. The “top ten” list includes the most newsworthy events of the year, regardless of whether they are good or not for higher […]
Robert Kelchen
Robert Kelchen, a professor of education at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is the Data Editor of the Washington Monthly College Guide.
Robert is on Bluesky @robertkelchen.com.
Posted inEducation, Higher Education
Five Higher Education Suggestions for President-Elect Trump
The Department of Education will stick around, but could be retooled.
Posted inEducation, Higher Education
Borrower Defense to Repayment Regulations: The Obama Administration’s Greatest Higher Education Legacy?
“Borrower defense to repayment regulations” is new and incredibly important.
Posted inEducation, Higher Education
The Price and Cost of College Are Different Things
You can’t lower one without the other.
Posted inEducation, Higher Education
Students Shouldn’t Be Terrified of Borrowing for College
Framing things this way can scare students and families away from making a worthwhile investment in college.
Posted inEducation, Higher Education
ACT Scores Fell Last Year. Relax!
Students’ scores may have fallen, but the number taking the test is on the rise.
Posted inMagazine, September/October 2016
America’s Best Bang for the Buck Colleges 2016
Our exclusive list of schools that help non-wealthy students attain marketable degrees at affordable prices.
Posted inEducation, Higher Education
On Student Loan Debt and Negative Wealth
Student loan debt and negative wealth are very much related.
Posted inEducation, Higher Education
Hillary Clinton’s New College Compact Plan Explained
What’s the plan, and who’s going to benefit?
Posted inEducation, Higher Education
Proposed Student Finance Regulations May Hamper Small Institutions
Meanwhile larger schools could face little to no additional scrutiny.
