The admissions profile of an institution can be highly predictive of student success at the institution. It also informs as to an institution's reach across the state, the nation, and the world. Institutions in high demand do not make admissions decisions lightly these data represent the efforts of institutions to best meet the objectives of their missions. ...read more
Among other things, §23-38.88B each such institution shall commit to the Governor and the General Assembly to (consistent with §23-38.87:17), ensure that higher education remains affordable, regardless of individual or family income, and through a periodic assessment, determine the impact of tuition and fee levels net of financial aid on applications, enrollment, and student indebtedness incurred for the payment of tuition and fees; ...read more
A formal award from a Virginia public or independent (nonprofit) college or university represents a significant achievement. This is true at all levels and and all fields of study as the current and future vitality of the Commonwealth rests in breadth of programmtic excellence that exists in our institutions. ...read more
The calculation and use of Full-Time Equivalent Enrollment (FTE) is a critical component of funding and space utilitization models across the nation. Virginia is no different as the Annual FTE calculations in the various disaggregations have significant impact on higher education policies....read more
Headcount enrollment, typically fall headcount which is when enrollment is the highest, is a fundamental measure of institutional activity and is usually the most comparable measure of activity. It is important to note that that there can be significant differences between institution types. For example, four-year colleges and Richard Bland College report enrollment as of a institutional census date (typically end of the add/drop period) while the Virginia Community College System reports at the end of the term in order to accurately report students enrolling in half-semester courses or in courses in with non-traditional starting points. ...read more
The biennial enrollment projections are required by VAC § 23-9.6:1.4 for public institutions, and beginning in 2011, § 23-38.87:14C requires the participation TAG eligible institutions in the projection process. ...read more
Student financial assistance comes in a variety of programs. Grant: The Federal PELL Grant and the Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant, and others;Loans: Student and Parent loans; and Work-study: Opportunities at eligible colleges and universities....read more
SCHEV provides a small suite of specialized tools for policy analysis to assist the education polioy community members in their work. ...read more
There is unquestionably much more to life and education than getting a job. Individuals pursue postsecondary education for a variety of reasons, including lifelong learning and personal skills development. However, there is no question that some pursue a career. This is especially true when one considers the breadth of degree and certificate opportunities the public and independent colleges and universities of the Commonwealth have to offer....read more
Graduation rates are too often used as a sole measure of institutional quality or effectiveness. They really are not either, but they are useful as part of a package of measures. ...read more
Looking at tuition trends in Virginia provides an interesting and useful context in which to consider the increases for a given academic year. As higher education yields both private and public benefits, higher education funding is a shared responsibility between the state and students and their families. Therefore, it is essential when considering the cost of education to assess the role of the state in providing general fund support for higher education, as well as the proportionate cost students pay and how other fees and charges may impact the bottom line for students and their parents. ...read more
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