What Parents & Students Need to Know About Faculty “Tenure”
Understanding Faculty Tenure Faculty tenure is a system that provides professors with a lifetime appointment at an institution, typically granted after a probationary period of evaluation. This status offers enhanced…
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What is an Endowment?
An endowment is a tax-exempt pool of donated funds managed by a university foundation and invested in stocks, bonds, real estate, private equity, and alternative assets. These funds generate investment…
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How to Research a College’s Real Culture
Why Does a College’s Culture Matter? A university’s true culture is reflected not just in its promotional materials and stated policies but in its actions and enforcement practices. Understanding this…
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What Is Accreditation and Why Does It Matter?
Why Should You Care About Accreditation? Accreditation matters because it determines whether your degree will be recognized by employers and graduate schools, whether your credits will transfer, and whether your…
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Why is College So Expensive?
The time has come! You and your high schooler have begun the search for the perfect college. As you both dig into the variables and see the true costs of…
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What Is a Faculty Senate and Why Does It Matter to Students and Parents?
Why Should You Care About the Faculty Senate? The faculty senate is one of the most powerful groups shaping your college experience. It decides which courses you must take,…
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Colleges & Universities…Who’s in Charge of What?
University governance is shaped by several key parties, including: The Board of Trustees, which serves as the ultimate decision-making body; The University President, who oversees daily operations and strategic…
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Understanding the Core Curriculum in College
Why Should Students and Parents Care About the Core Curriculum? The core curriculum is more than just a set of required courses—it shapes the foundation of a student’s education. A…
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Questions to Ask on Your College Tour
Academics What are the most popular majors here? What general education or core curriculum requirements do all undergraduate students need to complete? How easy is it to switch majors if…
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