http://www.gao.gov/assets/660/653663.pdf
Reports results of a federal government study into which regulatory requirements relating to federal higher education student financial aid programs were regarded as burdensome, the types of burdens and benefits the requirements create, and how the Education Department solicits feedback from stakeholders on regulatory burden. From the Government Accountability Office
http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/infbrief/nsf13323/nsf13323.pdf
Offers analysis and statistics on where those recently receiving science and engineering doctorates in U.S. universities had received their bachelor’s degrees. From the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics of the National Science Foundation
http://www.governor.virginia.gov/PolicyOffice/ExecutiveOrders/viewEO.cfm?eo=63
Creates a panel of up to 20 educators to advise the governor of Virginia on education matters including identifying professional development opportunities and learning tools for Virginia teachers, recommending strategies for greater community engagement in education, and suggest ways to improve K-12 education, higher education, and workforce collaboration. From the Office of the Governor.
http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/nsf13314/pdf/nsf13314.pdf
Presents estimates of graduate enrollment in science, engineering, and selected health fields in fall 2010. Provides data on students by demographic characteristics, field of study, and institution. From the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics of the National Science Foundation
http://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/hsgec_04172013.pdf
Reports that 66% of 2012 high school graduates were enrolled in colleges or universities in the fall of 2012. Also reports on the labor force status of 2011-12 high school dropouts. From the Bureau of Labor Statistics
http://www.governor.virginia.gov/utility/docs/letter%20to%20BOV.pdf
Expresses concern about the affordability of postsecondary education in Virginia and asks college/university leaders to hold tuition and fee increases to rate of inflation. From the Office of the Governor
Statement from Association of Research Libraries on February 2013 White House directive to federal research funding agencies to develop plans within 6 months for increased public access to the results of research funded by the government, including information that appeared in peer-reviewed publications and digital data. Urges academics to submit their ideas to the government to assure that deposit plans for research findings and data are affordable, efficient, and serve the interests of the public. From the Association of Research Libraries.
http://nces.ed.gov/pubs2013/2013172.pdf
Shows how distance education offerings varied across institutional sectors and the number of students enrolled at exclusively distance education institutions. From the National Center for Education Statistics