Entries Tagged as '2006 - Volume II - Issue II'

Saturday, April 1st, 2006

How International Offerings Can Enhance Your Curriculum

Dr. Wally Sanders
President
Vanguard Global Institute
Globalization is one of the most important factors in today’s business environment. The success of Japan, the Asian Dragons (Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan) have been past reminders of a progressive global economy. 
However, we now face an even greater challenge from Asia – […]

Saturday, April 1st, 2006

Be Cautious With Regard to “No Closing Costs”

Michael Tapscott
Director of the Multicultural Student Center
George Washington University
It is no secret that as higher education costs go up, inevitably, many students will be more dependent on financial aid. Recent federal legislation ensures that eligibility for a higher loan amounts will grow while federal grant programs remain stagnant. Loan […]

Saturday, April 1st, 2006

Where Should We Be Now?

John W. Dysart
President
The Dysart Group, Inc.
The beginning of April is upon us and there are a few benchmarks that can be reviewed by top administrators at private colleges and universities. The following do not apply to institutions that can consistently rely on the national reply date to secure their […]

Saturday, April 1st, 2006

Expanded Chief Academic Officer Roles Require New Models

Dr. Marylouise Fennell
Senior Counsel
Council of Independent Colleges
Dr. Scott D. Miller
President
Wesley College
Higher education has become progressively more competitive, forcing ever more institutions to adopt and apply best business practices to thrive. For presidents, the “business” of higher education consumes increasing amounts of time.
Regardless of the size or location of an […]

Saturday, April 1st, 2006

Proper Database Management Can Improve Yields

April Clark
CAS
It is very easy to overlook your in-house database when planning your annual budget. There are several processes that are imperative for successful communication. If the post office cannot find your students, then you cannot communicate with them. 
Data hygiene is not an unmanageable mystery, you simply need […]

Saturday, April 1st, 2006

A Few Things to Consider About New Financial Aid Regulations

John W. Dysart
President
The Dysart Group, Inc.
While nothing is ever certain, it does seem we have some new things to consider about laws and regulations related to financial aid. 
Federal Stafford Loan limits are going to be increased for undergraduate student beginning in 2007. Consider that these changes in eligibility […]