Texas Students Oppose Tuition Breaks for Undocumented Immigrants

The creation of Chile’s first community college promises to bridge the gap between those who can afford 4-year universities and those who cannot. With support from the City University of New York’s LaGuardia Community College, the new Community College of Santiago will also hold a key role in transforming the reputation of technical education in Chile. [Chronicle of Higher Education] 

A new study by the Association of American Colleges and Universities found that nearly 87 percent of professors at 4-year universities change their curriculums at least once a year, shattering the idea that professors simply teach the same course every year. The study also found that though such changes are crucial to an adapting educational environment, the majority of universities fail to communicate the value placed on curricular innovation. [Inside Higher Ed] 

Students at Texas A&M University voiced  their opposition to a bill in the Texas state legislature that would grant in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants. Texas is one of 10 states that allow in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants, while four states explicitly forbid undocumented immigrants from claiming the in-state tuition and two states forbid them from attending public universities altogether. [Washington Post] 

While veterans are enrolling at American universities in record numbers, the National Study of Student Engagement has found that veterans as a group do not feel supported and understood. In general, veterans reported less interaction with their instructors than their classmates, and they were less likely to partake in internships and study abroad. [The Virginian-Pilot]