higher education
State Board, college presidents agree on another tuition freeze
“It’s going to hurt,” said Idaho State University President Kevin Satterlee, acknowledging the possibility that the freeze will force staff and program cuts. “But it’s the right thing to do.”
Green: ‘Misinformation and half-truths’ threaten higher education funding
University of Idaho President C. Scott Green is urging alumni and business leaders to speak up for higher education funding. A critic of the higher education budget dismissed Green’s attacks as “spin.”
Analysis: People can work from anywhere. College students should come from anywhere, too.
The work-from-home movement provides an opportunity for higher education.
ISU plans to offer full-time in-person instruction this fall
Coronavirus protocols will remain in effect “as long as circumstances require,” such as mask mandates and contact tracing.
Legislative roundup, 3.5.21: JFAC rejects bill to split higher ed budgets
The Legislature will still need to pass a higher education spending bill — and in 2020, it took three tries to pass a budget over objections from House conservatives.
Analysis: The higher education Statehouse showdown starts next week
It won’t be easy to squeeze a higher education budget through a skeptical Legislature. For students and employees, the stakes could scarcely be higher.
State Board takes up debate on simplifying student fees
The State Board also made a move toward changing the timeframe for high school students to take standardized tests, and removing the college entrance exam as a high school graduation requirement.
Analysis: The day the 60 percent goal almost died
For 11 years, Idaho has said it wants 60 percent of its young adults to hold a college degree or professional certificate. Now, it looks like the State Board of Education wants to scrap the goal.
Legislative roundup, 2.9.21: New higher education fee opt-out bill introduced
Some legislators want college students to be able to opt out of fees they aren’t using.
Analysis: Previewing Idaho’s next higher education budget battle
A year ago, it was tough to get a higher education budget through the Legislature. Or more accurately, it was tough to get a budget past hardliners in the House.