Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 29, 2023

Image: Iowa Wesleyan University is closing, citing rising costs, shifting enrollment trends, declining fundraising and the governor’s rejection of a proposal for federal COVID-19 relief funds. Now, as university officials and the governor trade blame, the college is set to close in May.

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Finance Fundraising Federal Government Higher Education Administration 120

Robert Kelchen

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

While it does not appear that student financial aid will be affected in the short term, all federal grants and contracts are certainly up in the air even though some of them enjoy legal protections. I had a sizable grant proposal under review there to study the woke topic of career and technical education, but I guess that isnt happening.)

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Higher Education Grants and Contracts Education Student Financial Aid 100

The Change Leader, Inc.

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The federal government’s COVID assistance played a critical role in temporarily sustaining institutions, particularly smaller colleges, which otherwise faced the risk of closure. Crisis in Student Debt and Institutional Finance 2023 was marked by substantial financial challenges within higher education. 00:05:48] Deb: Yes.

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Higher Education Budget and Finance Management Education Computers and Informational Technology 52