edu-Impact Blog

Banks cut student loans, largely at community colleges

abby — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:16:33 -0500

This New York Times article from June 2 reports that some of the nation's largest banks, such as Citibank, have plans to cut loans to students primarily at community colleges and at some 4-year institutions. Will these cuts impact communities and economies on a larger scale, or will the impacts be experienced mainly on an individual level?

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/02/business/02loans.html?_r=1&hp&oref=slo...

U.S. universities establishing international campuses

Jordan — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 09:19:25 -0600

Seeing opportunities in markets like China and the middle East, U.S. universities -- including New York University, Cornell and the Rochester Institute of Technology -- are opening campuses abroad. The article notes that this opens up new markets (and revenue streams) for the universities. It could also help to solidify ties with foreign students who might go on to pursue graduate degrees or jobs in the U.S.

[Link to the New York Times]

The cost of visiting college and university campuses

abby — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 09:27:17 -0600

This New York Times article discusses the cost to families of visiting prospective colleges and universities, and how visiting multiple campuses can begin to add up.

Are there ways in which higher education institutions can partner with local businesses, particularly hotels and restaurants, to both minimize the cost of visiting a campus and also benefit local businesses?

[Link to New York Times]

Some higher education institutions refuse funding on ethical grounds

abby — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 10:07:53 -0600

This New York Times article discusses the decision by administrators at some U.S. colleges and universities to refuse money for student groups and faculty research from the tobacco maker Philip Morris and its parent company, the Altria Group.

Should it be the decision of college and university administrators or faculty members and student groups to refuse money on ethical grounds?

[Link to New York Times]

February 7th: Online brown bag discussion on higher education and the local economy

abby — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 11:53:43 -0600

On February 7th, the Chronicle of Higher Education is hosting an online Brown Bag to discuss how colleges and universities can develop strategies to work with the local economy. Here is a description of the Brown Bag, "Building An Economic-Development Strategy," from the Chronicle's website:

How do job and internship requirements impact the local economy?

abby — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 11:22:00 -0600

A recent New York Times article discusses the growing popularity of job or internship requirements at colleges and universities across the nation. Connecting students to local businesses and organizations might further encourage graduates to stay in the local community after graduation. How else do job and internship requirements impact the local economy? [Link to New York Times]

NYU makes expansion plan commitments to Greenwich Village community

abby — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:27:52 -0600

New York University is working with its neighbors to come to some kind of agreement about how it expands into the Greenwich Village community. [Link to New York Times]

Ciudad Universitaria in Mexico City

abby — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:10:00 -0600

This New York Times article from January 27th touches upon some of the cultural, historical, and architectural contributions of the Ciudad Universitaria to Mexico City. [Link to New York Times]

International students blogging at Concordia University

abby — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 15:55:42 -0600

In January 2008, Montreal's Concordia University launched a blog for 4 international students to share their experiences both as international students and as Concordia students. Other colleges and universities should consider introducing such a tool at their own institutions. An international student blog could be particularly useful at U.S institutions to help potential international students navigate the complex and often difficult visa process in the U.S. It could also serve as an additional form of recruitment.