Education Insights
Diversity of Education Alternatives is Critical to American Competitiveness, Minority Communities
By Harry C. Alford, President/CEO and Co-Founder, National Black Chamber of Providing a diversity of education options is crucial to move the country forward, and career colleges must be a cornerstone of this approach, argues Harry C. Alford, co-founder, president and CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerce. p. 1
Education Politics & Policy
Summary of Key Changes in Gainful Employment Final Rule as Compared to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
By Katherine Brodie and Peter S. Leyton, Esq., Ritzert & Leyton, PC
Ritzert & Leyton, PC examines the key changes of the Gainful Employment rule released on October 31, 2014. p.9
Education Insights
Private Sector Colleges and Universities Support the Success of Military and Veteran Students
By Michael Dakduk, Vice-President of Military and Veteran’s Affairs, Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities, written from an interview with CER
Dakduk spoke about the different initiatives and regulations coming from Washington D.C., best practices for military and veteran students and his white paper on defining military and veteran friendly schools. p.15
Financial Aid & Student Default Issues
VA, Military, and Title IV: Some Things Your Financial Aid People Need to Know
By Glenn Bogart, J.D.
Bogart brings to our attention that the Basic Allowance for Subsistence must be reported under “allowances for military or clergy” on the FAFSA. Many do not report this because they do not read the fine print on the FAFSA instructions. p.21
Student Profiles
From Halfway Across the World, Online Grad Begins the Journey Home
By ECPI University
Brett Schroder earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology while working 10 hours a day and caring for his wife and four children. p.27
Research & Demographic Findings & Trends
ECA’s Military Student Center Caters to Veterans’ Needs
By Mike Betz, General Manager of Military Student Initiatives, Education
Case study shows the creation of ECA’s Military Student Center is seeing great results. In about five years, ECA saw a significant increase in military student population as a percentage of total population. p.29
Student Profiles
Darryl Stocks: An Overnight Success…30 Years in the Making
By ECPI University
Darryl Stocks tried college many years ago, first in the early 80s, but never finished his degree. After finishing his degree at ECPI in one year he accepted a position with JT3 Aviation in Las Vegas. p. 37
Student Profiles
Kimberly Ann Marinkovi: Challenged the Status Quo and Overcame the Odds
By ECPI University
Kimberly’s biggest challenge was returning to school as a single parent, and disabled veteran. Amazingly she completed not only a Bachelor of Science degree in Electronic Engineering Technology, but also a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechatronics. p.39
Leadership Profile
Career Colleges Navigate Challenges, Opportunities With Military Students
By Kevin Randolph, Corporate Director of Specialty Admissions, Vista College, written from an interview with CER
Randolph is passionate about providing educational opportunities to military and veteran students. In his 10 years in the proprietary school sector, he has learned a great deal about the programs that successfully support military and veteran students. p.41
Student Profiles
How a ‘Gung-ho’ Vet Transformed Campus Life for Military Students
By Gregory Scott Anderson, Student President, Student Veterans of America at Vista College, Killen, TX written from an interview with CER
Scott has been the catalyst for positive change and a growing and increasingly successful military veteran student body at Vista College. Through his leadership, he initiated a campus fraternal organization and secured vocational rehab assistance. p.49