Higher Education News Brief - October 17th, 2022

1.?More than?20 schools now have "no-loan" policies, which means they will meet 100% of the undergraduate's need for financial aid — without education debt. -?CNBC

2.?Google launches?partnerships with top universities?to offer specialized?career?certificates. -?Fortune

3.?At the most prestigious public institutions,?admission rates hover around 10-20%, a tier of selectivity once reserved for the Ivy League. -?The Hill

-?California's community colleges aren't on track to reach their goal of closing the gaps in graduation rates between racial and ethnic groups. -?CalMatters

-?More students in the class of 2023 seek financial aid for college. -?EdWeek

-?What do colleges expect students to learn? A new study provides a revealing look.?-?Forbes

-?How different is this fully online university from a traditional one? -?University Business

In this episode, Ian speaks with Rick Benbow. Rick is the Regional Vice President?(West Region) of?Western Governors University, America’s first and largest competency-based university. In this episode, they explore competency-based universities and how they differ from traditional degree programs at Universities and Colleges.?LISTEN NOW.

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