Study Explores Student Reaction to Higher Tuition Fees in England
Article Although students attending university in England will face higher tuition fees in September, most say an institution’s reputation and available courses are more important than fees when it comes to selecting an institution. That’s according to a recent study on the impact of higher tuition fees on 2012 university applicants.

Conference Speakers Find Gold in Community College Partnerships
Article "America's community colleges are probably the most democratic, influential institutions in our country. They give everyone who wants it a chance to fulfill their potential." That's according to Brian Haller, director of foundation and corporate relations at the Borough of Manhattan Community College and presenter at a recent CASE conference.

Parental Education May Determine Children's College Attendance
Article Two new studies of Canadian youth reveal that a parent's education has a greater positive impact on whether a son or daughter will attend college or university than family income.

Tuition Fees Vote Signifies Need to Grow Philanthropy to Support Higher Education
Article The passing of the Commons vote on tuition fees earlier this month marks a "real shift in the funding of universities in England," says Joanna Motion, vice president of international operations for CASE.

U.S. Study: Parents, Students Strongly Agree on Importance of College Degree
Article A national study reveals that families in the United States are digging deeper to invest in a college degree as the economic uncertainty continues.

Private Gifts Support Emergency Aid at Community Colleges
Article Most emergency aid funds available to help community college students with unanticipated expenses come from private gifts, according to the results of a recent CASE survey on community college emergency aid programs. Nearly 70 percent of respondents at institutions that offer emergency aid say that requests for aid have increased during the last two years, and nearly 60 percent indicate that the pool of available funds is inadequate to meet needs.

Report: Majority in U.S. Say Higher Ed Degree Vital, Harder to Attain
Article While 55 percent of Americans believe a higher education degree is essential for success, 69 percent say it is becoming less and less available to qualified people.

New Report Backs Increase in Undergrad Fees for UK Students
Article A report released earlier this month recommends that the UK government increase undergraduate student fees by at least 55 percent or a minimum of £5,000 (US$7,834) per year.

UK Funding Cuts Threaten to Undermine Work of Universities
Article Top education leaders say recent UK government announcements indicate that nearly £1 billion or US$1.63 billion could be slashed from the higher education budget as part of the government’s plan to address the national debt by 2013.

New Report Shows Strong UK Commitment to Education Fundraising
Article A new UK government blueprint for higher education shows a “commitment to educational fundraising for the long term.”

Growing Demand for Higher Learning Leads to Funding, Quality Challenges
Article A new study reports that governments around the world will need to invest more than money to meet the soaring demand for higher education.