Selecting Students, Selecting Priorities: How Universities Manage Enrollment during Times of Economic Crises (original) (raw)

A Shell Game by Any Other Name: The Economics and Rationale behind Tuition Discounting

2016

In recent years, concerns regarding runaway college tuition and student loan debt have served to undermine public confidence in the value of American higher education. Ironically, the very issue that is now causing such alarm—high tuition—has long been a signature feature of the financial model intentionally employed by the vast majority of smaller private colleges in the United States. This white paper provides a primer on the economics of private college finance and the rationale behind tuition discounting. After exploring the practical benefits and unintended consequences of the so-called “high-price/high-aid” model, an alternative approach to smaller private college finance is presented and its virtues are considered. The piece concludes with a series of clarifying questions for private colleges and the prospective students and families they seek to serve.

International graduate Students: How Do They Choose Academic Majors?

2011

Abstract International graduate students are a sizeable segment of the student body in the US higher educational system, but remain an understudied population in the educational literature. As a result, this student population is not adequately understood by higher education administrators and faculty.

Trends in International Student Mobility

A new environment of budgetary cuts and increasing competition is forcing many institutions to become strategic and deliberate in their recruitment efforts. Effective international recruitment practices are dependent more than ever on a deep understanding of student mobility patterns and decision-making processes. The purpose of this research is to provide an in-depth understanding of the trends and issues related to international student enrollment and to help institutional leaders and administrators make informed decisions and effectively set priorities.

Mapping Internationalization on U.S. Campuses: 2017 Edition

Conducted every five years, Mapping Internationalization on U.S. Campuses assesses the current state of internationalization at American colleges and universities, analyzes progress and trends over time, and identifies future priorities. It is the only comprehensive source of data and analysis on internationalization in U.S. higher education, and includes two- and four-year, public and private, degree-granting institutions.