Transparency cuts college costs and debt
Michael Bugeja argues that sustainability must align with low costs and transparency in higher education. He notes average debt above 29,000 dollars, calls for clearer tuition data, and cites Greenlee School findings on graduation times, scholarships, placement rates, and starting salaries to show how to reduce debt within four to five years.
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Data and honesty in college cost transparency rules
An Inside Higher Education column argues that college score cards mislead about debt by comparing at the college level rather than per academic unit. It urges posting per degree debt, retention and placement data on department sites for true consumer insight. Institutions should expand financial aid to handle the data load.
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Letters to the Editor Cover Energy Taxes and Islam in Iowa
A Cedar Rapids reader argues against higher energy taxes, urging support for American oil firms and warning of cost burdens on seniors. A Muslim reader from Iowa condemns the Boston bombing, calls for nuanced views of Islam, and appeals for peace. A Jesup elector stresses voting informedly by researching candidates and avoiding reliance on rhetoric.
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Assault crisis in the military prompts call for reform
President Obama and lawmakers press for action as new data show 3374 sexual assault reports in 2012 and 26 000 service members subjected to unwanted contact. Senator Gillibrand proposes the Military Justice Improvement Act transferring investigation and punishment from officers to military prosecutors.
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