Tribute
Sector Leaders Give Tribute to Michael Cooney
Some long-time friends, colleagues, advertisers, and subscribers say a few words about Michael Cooney. p.1
Tribute
Michael Cooney the Man Behind the Camera
CER honors Michael Cooney for his leadership and dedication to the career education community. p.3
Message From the Publisher
Two of KUCCEL’s foundations, research/new information and library/repository of historical documents, perfectly serve in alliance with CER. p.9
Education Politics & Policy
Regulatory Visits and Investigations: A Primer
By Katherine Brodie and Robert (Ben) Walker, Ritzert & Leyton, P.C.
The risk of increased, more stringent and/or unexpected visits or formal investigations by regulatory authorities has probably never been higher. This article offers guidance we hope is helpful. p.11
School Operations
Leadership Competencies Today
By Dr. Rita Girondi, Training Masters, Inc.
Considering the necessary skills of leaders in career colleges and schools twelve years ago, what’s different today, if anything, that impacts leadership effectiveness? p.18
Reauthorization
Recommendations for the Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act
By the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges & Schools (ACICS)
The recommendations of this report reflects an aggregation of the most salient issues affecting the ability of the ACICS to effectively assure the quality of independent career colleges and schools. p.23
Education Politics & Policy
School Members and Students Assemble for APSCU’s 2014 Hill Day
Interview with Robert Herzog, APSCU Board of Directors and Berkeley College
Winter storms kept some from attending Hill Day, but the message was clear, private sector colleges and universities have a huge impact; on students and the economy. p.29
Student Stories
APSCU GREAT Award Winners Are Shining Examples of Private Sector Institutions’ Good Work
APSCU recognizes five outstanding private sector graduates with the Graduate Recognition for Excellence, Achievement, and Talent (GREAT) Award. p.32