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Why Worry?

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Which university receives more taxpayer dollars from the federal government per student?” ” The answer: Almost certainly Stanford, which receives significantly more funding via federal grants, tax breaks for donors, and forgone taxes on the institution’s endowment.

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American Indian College Fund Hosts Webinar on Native Higher Education Access and Success Strategies

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Its about trust-building, McDonald stressed the importance of policy development that aligns with the needs of Native communities and called for ongoing education and collaboration between tribal nations, states, and the federal government. He said that making higher education a priority for tribal nations should be the focus.