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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Questions to Ask When Selecting Courses
Why Does Course Selection Matter? As a student, you are the customer—you are paying for your education, and you have the right to choose courses that align with your interests,…
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DAILY CALLER: Time to Rein in Universities’ Unchecked Power Over Funding
Universities have unchecked power in how they spend their funding that seems to be growing each year through larger endowments, receiving large sums of federal funding and increasing tuition for…
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