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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Fairfax County Public Schools passes proclamation to declare March 31 as “Transgender Day of Visibility”
On March 27, 2025, the School Board of Fairfax County Public Schools unanimously passed a “Transgender Day of Visibility Proclamation” for March 31. The School…