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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

Reports on results of effort to gather information about the prevalence of industry-recognized certifications, state and local government issued licenses, subbaccalaureate educational certificates, noncredit instruction, and other nondegree vocational credentials among the U.S. adult population. From the National Center for Education Statistics

Focuses on students who do not complete a postsecondary credential and yet accumulate a substantial education debt from student loans.  From the National Center for Education Statistics

Features brief statistical table and chart image of recent unemployment rates for college graduates with bachelor’s and advanced degrees.  From the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Detailed article describing the demographic characteristics, labor force activity, and school enrollment status of each years’ cohort of recent college graduates.  From the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Discusses how to plan for college expenses before enrolling and how to finance higher education.  From the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Statistics on trends in tuition and required fees, cost of attendance, and net price (after deducting the value of scholarships and grants) at the nation’s colleges and universities.  From the National Center for Education Statistics

Updated information on enrollment, degrees awarded, and employment for those in targeted groups.  From the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics of the National Science Foundation

Reports on the percentage of men and women who had received college degrees by the time they were 25.  Also reports on employment status and duration of employment relationships.  From the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Provides national data on the prevalence and characteristics of dual enrollment programs at postsecondary institutions in the U.S.  From the National Center for Education Statistics

Offers national data on the prevalence and characteristics of secondary education courses where students earn both high school and postsecondary credits.  The report also covers Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses.  From the National Center for Education Statistics

This report presents historical and current labor force participation and earnings data for women and men from the Current Population Survey and focuses especially on the rising participation rate, earnings, and educational attainment of women since the 1970s.  From the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Press release on the relationship between years of work experience, job tenure, work status (full or part-time), presence of gaps in employment and their effects, age, sex, educational attainment, and earnings.  Provides links to tables and highlights.  From the Census Bureau

Data on the extent and condition of science and engineering research facilities at colleges and universities and nonprofit biomedical research institutions.  From the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics of the National Science Foundation

Lists the top colleges and universities in producing Peace Corps volunteers.  William and Mary ranks 8^th in the Medium Colleges and Universities listing.  University of Virginia ranked 18^th among large schools and the University of Mary Washington was number 1 nationally among small schools.  From the Peace Corps

Provides an overview of Title IX in general and the intercollegiate athletics regulations in particular, as well as a summary, as well as a summary of a 2003 study commission report on the matter.  Also covers legal challenges to the regulations.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Data on research and development at colleges and universities by field of research and source of funding.  From the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics of the National Science Foundation

Reports that U.S. postsecondary institutions conferred 64% more certificates (vocational and associate’s degrees) in the last decade as the numbers rose from 572,000 in 2000-01 to 936,000 in 2009-10.  These tables provide estimates of certificate requirements, times to completion, and job results.  From the National Center for Education Statistics

Statistics on highest education level achieved by age, race, sex and Hispanic origin.   Other tables cover citizenry, occupation, marital status, and labor force status.  From the Census Bureau

Press release on latest educational attainment statistics for the U.S.  Includes links to detailed tables.  From the Census Bureau

Survey of the faculty on their views of the university at the outset of a new administration.  The survey was conducted before the ouster and reinstatement of President Sullivan.  From the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service at the University of Virginia

Spending on research and development totaled $406.7 billion in 2010, and the preliminary estimate for 2011 is $414 billion.  Tables show funding by source and performing sectors with trends from 2006. From the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics of the National Science Foundation

http://nces.ed.gov/pubs2013/2013008.pdf

Provides projections for enrollment, graduates, teachers, and expenditures for elementary, secondary, and postsecondary levels of education to the year 2021.  From the National Center for Education Statistics

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