(from Inside Higher Ed) Some of the top women’s colleges are expecting record classes to enroll this month, as yield -- the percentage of admitted applicants who accept admissions offers -- is up significantly. Is it due
(from Education Week) Talk of school quality tends to focus on teachers, but school administrators also have significant influence on student success. Administrators wield influence over teacher working conditions, and w
(from K-12 Daily) Unseasonably hot weather this summer has pounded school air conditioning systems, resulting in high costs for repairs and replacements. Although most modern heating, ventilation and air conditioning sys
(from SHRM) Meaningful exit interviews can help employers identify and work to correct morale or culture problems, protect property, improve processes and avert legal challenges later. The purpose "is to obtain informati
(from Bloomberg) A small private college in Wisconsin that invests in index funds is taking the lead position among school endowment returns. Carthage College’s $120 million endowment posted an investment return of about
(from CUPA HR) The percentage of colleges and universities using more than one retirement service provider has decreased markedly in recent years, from nearly half in 2014 to only a third in 2018, according to CUPA's 201
(from CPA Practice Advisor) By the time most payroll frauds are discovered, months or years have passed, potentially resulting in devastating losses. Here are four common payroll fraud schemes, and some deterrents for av
(from CFO Innovation) How to present complex financial stories to a potentially challenging audience? Tips from seasoned CFOs include developing a script that elaborates on key themes and aims for simplicity, clarity and
(from CR80 News) Plastic straws, beverage cups and utensils are starting to vanish from campus dining halls, part of a wider campaign that has already made styrofoam and bleached paper products rare in many areas. Duke U
(from Ian Symmonds) What if schools created strategic plans and then didn't share them? Education consultant Ian Symmonds ponders what would happen if schools just decided to carry the plans out, like major companies do.
(from EducationNext) Confirming what many independent schools have reported for some time, a broad analysis of enrollment and family-income data finds that a shrinking percentage of middle-class families are sending thei
(from Inside Higher Ed) The free parking long enjoyed by faculty and staff at many schools is causing headaches, according to conversations at the recent NACUBO Annual Meeting. Thanks to changes in the Republican tax-ref
(from K-12 Daily) Despite rising concerns about sun-related skin cancer, school staff in many states are still not allowed to oversee students applying sunscreen without special permission from parents or a physician, no
(from Society for Human Resource Management) Employees don't have a constitutional right to free speech at work, but employers still need to be aware of federal and state laws that protect workers' speech in certain sit
Employee Benefits
Human Resources
(from Bolton & Company) The U.S. House of Representatives adopted two bills earlier this week in an effort to lower health care premiums and expand health savings account (HSA) flexibility. The bills aim to expand an
(from Fast Company) The school drop-off is a breeding ground for injuries and crashes, as stressed-out parents try to maneuver cars around scrambling kids, and it also pollutes the air around schools, recent research sho
(from Taylor & Francis Online) A new study of transgender and gender nonconforming teens indicates that gender-inclusive restrooms, nondiscrimination policies that are inclusive of gender identity, and the ability to
(from Quartz) Between 1970 and 2010, the number of private Catholic schools in the U.S. dropped by 37 percent, according to a new study by Education Next. It argues that Catholic private schools — and by extension,
Safety and Security
Technology
(from Wired) Free Facial-Rec in Schools? Maybe Not? The tool, called SAFR and available from online streaming giant RealNetworks, is designed to help schools more accurately monitor who enters their facilities. Concerns
(from Inside Higher Ed) About 11 private colleges are closing each year, a rate expected to near 15 in the years ahead, according to a new report from Moody's Investors Service. Continued financial pressures, combined wi
