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Colleges cite more non-traditional students
The college student body today doesn't look like it did years ago. Higher education statistics, and experts close to the issue, suggest a vastly changing student landscape.
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Fighting alcohol and drug abuse on campus
The New Jersey Department of Human Services has awarded a total of $500,000 in grant money to Rutgers University and The College of New Jersey to help fight drug and alcohol abuse by students.
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Vote scheduled on college affordability study panel bill
The New Jersey Assembly is scheduled to vote on Monday on legislation that would create a College Affordability Study Commission. The legislation was recently amended after Gov. Chris Christie conditionally vetoed it on July 10.
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POLL: Do you need to live on campus to get the full college experience?
September 23, 2014 Many graduates say that college was a huge learning and growing experience. The four years students spent in college are unlike any other point in their lives - the classes, after school activities, and events are a unique part of the college experience. For a while, living on campus was the only way to get the 'full college experience,' but now this seems to be changing.
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POLL: Is it such a bad thing not to be ‘college material?’
September 17, 2014 Over the years college has changed from being an option for a few students, to being almost a mandatory part of education. Dennis and Judi argue that college is not suitable for everyone, and that isn't a bad thing.
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Is going off to college scarier for kids or parents?
August 20, 2014 Freshman year of college can be an exciting and scary milestone in a student's life. Most kids going away to school don't realize that their parents are just as scared as their kids are. Some parents may even be more worried about the start of college than their children are.
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Dangers await college freshmen
College freshmen are exactly that - fresh, walking into a brand new world of opportunities and temptations, and without the guidance or close watch from their parents.
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Public-private partnerships boost NJ colleges
New Jersey colleges and universities are increasingly making deals with private companies to get dorms, parking garages and solar instillations built on their campuses.
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Is Community College a better choice than a four year college?
August 11, 2014 Colleges and universities are becoming less and less affordable for many, and community colleges are becoming the better choice for potential students.
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Community colleges gaining popularity
It was once a laughable option for many people, sometimes referred to as "13th grade," but the stigma surrounding community college has been fading over time.
