Briefs
September, 2011
- A new expert list for media professionals on the topic of K-12 education was released in August. Other recently updated expert lists cover business, politics and the environment.
- The latest "Student Migration Report" from the Minnesota Private College Research Foundation shows that our state continues to be a "net exporter" of college students. In 2010-11, 10,649 high school graduates from other states attended college in Minnesota, while 14,495 Minnesota students went to college out of state.
- Sally Wherry of the Center for Postsecondary Success at the Minnesota Department of Education, is featured on the LearnmoreMN blog this month. Read her post, "Middle Schools: Strengthening the Connection," and consider joining the conversation by adding your comment. Lesley Lydell from the Minnesota Office of Higher Education will be blogging in October.
- The 2011-12 Transfer Guide is a resource for counselors and students, with campus-specific information about our 17 colleges and universities and their transfer requirements.
- Join American RadioWorks' Stephen Smith and a panel of higher ed experts as they tackle questions inspired by the recent public radio documentary series "Tomorrow's College." The event, "What Skills Do Today's Graduates Need?" will be at Minnesota Pubic Radio on Oct. 4 at 7 p.m.
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