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A selection of college housing and student affairs headlines from InsideHigherEd.com. This week looks at private college enrollment and student financial aid in addition to other higher ed news.
DODGING THE BULLET: Many feared private colleges would lose students amid the recession, but on average they’ve slightly increased enrollment, according to a new survey:
http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2009/07/20/naicu
“NEW CONVERSATION” ON BLACK COLLEGES: Obama administration’s pick to lead White House initiative says it is time to emphasize excellence, and move beyond the “against great odds” narrative:
http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2009/07/21/wilson
NO VACANCY: California’s community colleges are being told to enroll more and more students — even as they cannot find ways to educate and graduate those already there:
http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2009/07/21/california
AID BILL MOVES, AMID MISGIVINGS: House panel approves sweeping changes in college grant and loan programs, despite strenuous objections of Republicans and significant discomfort of most college groups:
http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2009/07/22/house
Tags: Community College, Financial Aid, HBCU, Legislation