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Career offices get creative in a slow economy
In face of a tough market for college graduates, career offices at our 17 institutions have ramped up their efforts to help the class of 2009 land jobs. Find out what they're doing. |
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State and federal governments make rare investment and boost aid for college students
The thousands of college students who receive need-based aid from the state of Minnesota will see their awards increase by $70 million over two years, thanks to actions taken this legislative session. This will be the largest increase in State Grant awards in more than a decade. Click to continue |
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Grants from institutions help keep college accessible
To help families meet the cost of an education, our institutions awarded $288 million in institutional grant aid in 2006-07. These grants, along with tuition discounts, make our colleges more affordable for students and families. Click to continue |
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Briefs
- The estimated number of spring graduates at our campuses (BA/BS degrees) is 7,973. Commencements occur between May 2 and June 13.
- Six Phillips Scholars will do their service projects this summer: Jewelly Lee, College of St. Catherine — Postsecondary exploration before graduation; Senia Jutila, College of St. Scholastica — Junior Explorers Camp: Exploring new friendships and new opportunities; Mao Lor, Concordia University — Kev Sib Raug Zoo (Better Relationships); Caitlin Polivoda, Hamline University — Young Women’s Leadership Camp; Kristin Riegel, Macalester College — Daring dialogues: Discovering the leader within; and Jennifer Kramm, St. Olaf College — Latino VentuREACH.
- The Minnesota Department of Health is sharing ongoing guidance on the H1N1 novel influenza situation. Information for colleges and universities is available on the department’s Web site.
- The Rev. Robert Koopmann has been named the 12th president of Saint John’s University. He will begin his official duties on July 1. Jay Coogan was named the 16th president of the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. He also takes office in July.
- The Common Good Forecaster, a Web tool created by United Way and the American Human Development Project, uses census data to forecast how things might change if educational outcomes were better. See how health, financial stability, kids’ achievement and civic participation are affected by fiddling with high school graduation and college participation/graduation.
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