higher education

Reporter’s notes: a national perspective on the big issues facing higher ed

Some takeaways from the Education Writers Association’s higher education seminar at the University of Michigan.

Higher education ‘deserts’ are widespread across the state

Up to a fifth of the state’s adults live at least an hour from a college campus, the Chronicle of Higher Education reported recently. That percentage is well above the national average.

State Board signs off on Otter’s higher ed ‘CEO’ proposal

Board members questioned the proposed $200,000-a-year salary — but in the end, they supported the idea unanimously.

PART ONE: After five years and $100 million, Idaho remains far from its ’60 percent goal’

Free college classes in high school. More college scholarships. More college and career counselors. But Idaho still struggles to convince high school graduates to continue their education. Why? Part one of a four-story series.

Kustra has questions about higher ed CEO proposal

The concept isn’t new, Boise State University President Bob Kustra said Thursday. But will a CEO save the state a lot of money, and will legislators pony up to pay for the idea?

Idaho’s universities head into a year of turnover

Three Idaho colleges and universities need new presidents. While the state searches for applicants, what will happen to a series of recommendations to reshape the higher education system?

The higher ed task force recommendations, at a glance

A statewide “digital campus.” Higher education funding based on student outcomes. Degrees based on subject mastery, not classroom hours. Here’s a closer look at the higher education task force’s wish list.

Higher ed task force stares at a new, daunting number: 40,000

If Idaho is going to meet its ballyhooed “60 percent goal,” at any time in the future, the state needs to get 40,000 new students into the university system.