University ‘delisted’ from U.S. News rankings
December 8th, 2012By Jane S. Shropshire
Last month, higher education headlines blared about George Washington University’s inflation of class-rank data for entering freshmen, one factor in U.S. News & World Report’s calculation of college rankings. GWU, which had been ranked 51st nationally and perceived broadly as having been on a multi-year ascent, found itself pulled from this year’s U.S. News rankings altogether.
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NACAC Commission on International Recruitment
March 7th, 2012by Jane Shropshire, IECA Member (Kentucky)
Yesterday’s hearing was a fascinating experience, underscoring the complexity and seriousness of the issue of incentive-based compensation in international recruitment. NACAC’s executive director, Joyce Smith, watched the proceedings unfold from a seat toward the back of the gallery and remarked to me that this was what NACAC was all about: members hearing other members, and developing policies in a thoughtful manner.
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NACAC Commission on International Student Recruitment
March 1st, 2012IECA to Present at NACAC Commission on International Student Recruitment
February 29, 2012
Next week, NACAC’s Commission on International Student Recruitment meets to discuss ethical standards on international student recruitment as it relates to per-student compensation by colleges. IECA Executive Director, Mark Sklarow, has been asked to serve on the commission, which meets March 5 – 6. IECA member Jane Shropshire (KY) has agreed to testify on behalf of IECA. Here is the written testimony Jane sent to the commission.
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As Admission Season Gears Up, Learning How to Handle Rejection – The Juggle – WSJ
April 5th, 2010As colleges and universities send acceptance and rejection messages to applicants in the coming week, many parents will be called upon to help teenagers put rejection letters in perspective.
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