higher education
Analysis: For Idaho higher education, a pandemic makes old problems worse
Idaho’s higher education system faces a challenge that could not have been imagined this time a year ago: opening campuses to thousands of students, from across the state and around the world, during a global health crisis. But now, its old problems are even more daunting.
College of Idaho moves to online learning model
The Caldwell-based private college announced in May its fall plans for in-person learning. Those plans have changed amid a pandemic.
Analysis: Idaho’s fast-track, $4 million leap into digital higher ed
With an infusion of federal cash — and a sense of urgency driven by a pandemic — the state is hoping to step up its digital higher education game.
Colleges, universities roll out emergency student aid
The money comes from a federal coronavirus stimulus law, and most of it will go to students based on need.
Colleges, universities prepare to send out coronavirus student aid
They need a few days to decide how to get $28 million into the hands of students. The federal aid is designed to offset coronavirus-related costs.
Analysis: The darkening cloud overshadowing Idaho’s higher ed budget debate
Lawmakers are haggling over a relatively small amount of money in this year’s higher education budget. As the global coronavirus pandemic worsens, next year’s decisions could be even tougher.
Analysis: Presidents talk about a ‘new day.’ And they seem to mean it.
Idaho’s new wave of higher education leaders checked rivalry at the Statehouse doors this week — earning praise from legislators.
Analysis: Colleges and universities face an unpredictable legislative session
No offense, K-12. But higher education really could be a fun reporting gig at the 2020 Idaho Legislature. Four big stories — which all unfolded after the 2019 session — make for a fascinating 2020: Budget cuts. The fiscal forecast for higher ed is, well, unsettled. All of the state’s two- and four-year colleges had…
Analysis: A tuition freeze stares into the cold wind of budget math
The one-year freeze doesn’t put universities in a budgeting bind. It only intensifies the pressure.
The midyear higher education budget cuts: What we know
Several of Idaho’s colleges and universities will trim payroll costs to meet Gov. Brad Little’s request. But some cost-cutting plans are still in the works.