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NC Senator Jeff Tarte: Seamless Higher Ed

May 19, 2015 by Higher Ed Works Leave a Comment

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK – At an event co-sponsored by Higher Education Works and the Harvard Club, state Sen. Jeff Tarte shares a real-life example of “student swirl” – the rotation of students between different institutions of higher education. Tarte, R-Mecklenburg, underscores the importance of seamless transitions between community colleges and universities, and between different campuses… READ MORE

Filed Under: 2015, Economic Impact, Events

“We’re not going to have enough college graduates.”

May 12, 2015 by Higher Ed Works Leave a Comment

In this video interview, University of North Carolina President Tom Ross reacts to a projection that the United States won’t have enough college graduates to fill the available jobs. “If we want to remain a competitive economy, we’d sure better educate the people that we need to have educated to fill the positions we have… READ MORE

Filed Under: 2015, Economic Impact, Expert Analysis

NC out of step as other states reinvest in higher ed?

May 12, 2015 by Higher Ed Works Leave a Comment

The Great Recession required sacrifices across the country. Households cut spending, state governments trimmed their budgets, and public universities in almost every state saw significant cuts. North Carolina was no exception.  Starting in 2008, lawmakers pulled back on higher education spending, forcing students and families to cover more of the cost through tuition and fees…. READ MORE

Filed Under: 2015, Economic Impact, Focus on Quality

McCrory bond proposal: A good start

May 8, 2015 by Higher Ed Works Leave a Comment

It’s a good start. Gov. Pat McCrory unveiled a proposal last week for $3 billion in bonds – $1.5 billion for highways and $1.5 billion for infrastructure, including $500 million for University buildings and $200 million for Community Colleges.  Under the proposal, voters would be asked to decide on the bonds next fall.[1] The University… READ MORE

Filed Under: 2015, Connect NC, Economic Impact

Service to the State: University engagement, by the numbers

May 8, 2015 by Higher Ed Works Leave a Comment

In the past year, North Carolina’s public colleges and universities interacted with more than 6 million North Carolinians, reaching far beyond the 220,000 students enrolled in full-time studies. [1] That’s because the state’s public campuses are not isolated enclaves. Alongside teaching and research, public service is part of the University’s core mission, creating an expectation… READ MORE

Filed Under: 2015, Adult Learners, Economic Impact

Bandwidth CEO: NC Higher Ed A Blessing

March 13, 2015 by Higher Ed Works 1 Comment

David Morken is the Co-Founder and CEO of rapidly growing mobile phone provider Bandwidth, headquartered on NC State University’s Centennial Campus. In an interview, Morken discusses why the company moved from Utah to North Carolina and the importance of the state’s public universities to its success.

Filed Under: 2015, Economic Impact, Focus on Quality, Prosperity

McCrory budget: Economy’s up, but another cut for universities

March 10, 2015 by Higher Ed Works Leave a Comment

As Gov. Pat McCrory likes to point out, North Carolina is now the 9th most-populous state in the nation.  Our state is growing by 276 people a day.[1] North Carolina’s economy is also growing – our unemployment rate in December was below the national average at 5.5%.  State officials project “robust” economic growth this year.  And… READ MORE

Filed Under: 2015, Economic Impact, Focus on Quality

UNC Chancellor: “Economic Impact of UNC Has Never Been Greater.”

March 5, 2015 by Higher Ed Works Leave a Comment

In a video interview with Higher Education Works, UNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor Carol Folt discusses the statewide economic impact of the flagship campus and points to very specific benefits for both cancer patients and job creation. Related Link: Explore UNC-CH start-ups here.

Filed Under: 2015, Economic Impact, UNC Chapel Hill

Community Colleges the “Unsung Heroes” of NC Higher Ed, Bandwidth CEO says

March 3, 2015 by Higher Ed Works Leave a Comment

David Morken, Co-Founder and CEO of rapidly growing mobile phone provider Bandwidth, discusses community colleges as the “unsung heroes” of higher education in North Carolina.

Filed Under: 2015, Economic Impact, Focus on Quality, NC Community Colleges, Prosperity

NC public universities offer 300 degrees, 2,000 courses online

February 27, 2015 by Higher Ed Works Leave a Comment

21,000 students pursue degrees entirely online North Carolina’s public universities have become major players in the world of online education. In the last academic year, almost 4 in 10 public University students in North Carolina took at least one online class, and nine percent were enrolled entirely online.  That’s nearly 21,000 students pursuing higher education… READ MORE

Filed Under: 2015, Adult Learners, Economic Impact, From Our Campuses, Online

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