higher education
Legislative roundup, 1.27.21: In an another ominous sign, college scholarship applications decrease
The application process isn’t finished, but the numbers could foreshadow more bad news about Idaho college enrollment.
Legislative roundup, 1.26.21: Presidents continue push for higher ed budget
“The past two years have been nothing short of challenging, both financially and operationally,” Lewis-Clark President Cynthia Pemberton told legislative budget-writers Tuesday.
Analysis: Little bets on a dual-credit rebound, to the tune of $9.5 million
Idaho’s taxpayer-funded dual credit program has grown rapidly — that is, before the pandemic. Gov. Brad Little thinks it’s just a one-year blip, and he isn’t alone.
Go-on rates: A deeper dive into the declining numbers
This fall Idaho’s “go-on rates” decreased in every demographic group — including crucial demographics, such as Hispanic students and students from low-income households.
University presidents tie tuition freeze to higher ed budget
The offer from Idaho university presidents: They say they will freeze tuition for a second year if lawmakers approve Gov. Brad Little’s $315.2 million higher education spending plan.
Instead of going on, Idaho high school graduates stayed home
Only 38 percent of Idaho’s high school graduates continued their education this fall — a one-year decrease of 7 percentage points, or roughly 1,400 students. Is it an anomaly caused by the pandemic?
Universities make a $950,000 investment in a joint cybersecurity major
Students aren’t seeing much of an effect, at least not yet. But by spring, they could start tapping into internships and apprenticeships at the University of Idaho, Boise State University and Idaho State University.
Analysis: One semester down, a tougher semester ahead
Can colleges and universities remain open this spring, providing a safe, supportive environment for students trying to weather tumultuous times? Student mental health and public health policy are intertwined, perhaps now more than ever.
Tromp: During COVID-19 crisis, universities need to step up for at-risk students
Boise State will host a virtual summit on Dec. 1, as college leaders from across the nation discuss the needs of at-risk students.
‘We are defining it as we go:’ Boise State seeks to guide students through gap year
The new program was designed to be a recruiting tool during the pandemic. But could it also help Boise State University with student retention?