Private colleges in Pennsylvania already face difficult finances and unpredictable enrollments as the recession cuts into both their own endowments and what families can afford.
Mahama on Saturday urged owners of private tertiary institutions to maintain high standards, cautioning that government could withdraw their accreditation if found to be operating below standards.
Chairman, Governing Council of the Lagos City Polytechnic, Ikeja, Mr. Babatunde Odufuwa has called on government at all levels to put necessary administrative structures in place to grant aids to students in private tertiary institutions in the country.
The article discusses fears among U.S. private colleges and universities that the state aid they receive may be among the first programs cut as states tighten their budgets. Fluctuations in state spending on private higher education are discussed, as are the types of aid, including money given directly to colleges and grants and loans to in-state students.
The article profiles the private college Interdisciplinary Center, which is located in Israel and attracts donors and scholars from around the world. The center is the country's first private college, and offers competition to Israel's seven publicly financed major universities. The school has developed a stellar reputation among students and scholars because of its commitment to interdisciplinary work and community involvement.