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2016 Proprietary Higher Education Review: “Have you Tried Rebooting?”

By Tony Guida, Partner, Education Group of Duane Morris LLP
The 2016 presidential election was the equivalent of a “reboot” of the political landscape and creates an opportunity for a more predictable and prosperous future for the proprietary education sector. While rebooting works surprisingly well to fix problems for technology, the when, the how, and maybe even the why of the fixes for the sector will not be known until well into 2017.

Musings of an Educational Entrepreneur

U.S. Department of Education’s September 2016 Audit Guide Key Changes

By Michael T. Wherry, CPA, Director/Shareholder, McClintock & Associates, PC
After over a decade of waiting, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Inspector General issued a new Audit Guide which has expanded existing audit requirements and added new audit requirements. In short, Title IV compliance audits aren’t getting any easier.

New OSHA Rules for Vaccination in the Workplace

Hard Facts About Soft Skills

Dr. Amanda Opperman, Director of Competency-Based Solutions, Wonderlic, Inc.
Job seekers struggle to get noticed among the thousands of candidates who have the same training and certifications. Learn how data from a recent nationwide survey of employers can equip job seekers, educators, and employers with the data, tools and resources necessary to understand and close the soft skills gap.

Veteran Alumni Report Positive Experiences at Proprietary Institutions According to New Survey

The Impending Crisis for Educational Institutions Accredited by the Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS)

By Wallace K. Pond, Ph.D.
The current situation, in which a large accrediting commission may be involuntarily shut down, is unprecedented in U.S. accreditation history. Dr. Pond’s article discusses the implications on higher education institutions and students, where ACICS accredited institutes would go and the accreditation migration process.

Preeminent Event Focuses on Executive Information Sharing and Networking

Bouncing Forward: A Study of Career Colleges and their Resilience

By Dr. Kathryn Fox Frisbie, Vice President, MMI Consulting/MMI Placement Verification
This research measured the organizational resilience of 65 independent career colleges to determine if resilience was linked to the enrollment fluctuations common in this sector from 2010 through 2012. Actionable recommendations are provided for college leaders to build up their resilience.

Veteran Alumni Report Positive Experiences at Proprietary Institutions According to New Survey

Career Education Admission Symposium Reveals New Truths and Exciting Direction for the Profession

By Shannon Gormley, Licensed School Counselor, Type 73/National Director of Enrollment Solutions, NortonNorris, Inc.
This article reveals the opportunities that lie ahead for admission professionals in career colleges and community colleges to elevate the profession, create lasting partnerships with high school counselors, and make a lasting impact on student outcomes.

A New Strategic Approach to Coaching is Helping Admissions Teams Overcome Post-Pandemic Challenges

The 2016 Higher Education Benchmarks

A Keypath Education White Paper Reprinted with Permission
Keypath Education has released its second annual higher education benchmarks to provide institutions with current trends and sector metrics. The report not only covers enrollment, marketing and conversion trends, but also delves into the top academic programs, social media usage and more specifics.

Veteran Alumni Report Positive Experiences at Proprietary Institutions According to New Survey

Too Good to be True? Yes. The Student Loan “Relief” Scam

By Katherine (Kate) Lee Carey, Special Counsel, Cooley LLP
A new Internet scam is targeting students with false promises of “debt relief” and besmirching the good name of many colleges in the process. Your institution can take a number of steps to protect itself and its students from becoming victims.

Negotiated Rulemaking Committee on Affordability and Student Loans – Session One