In issuing an executive order blocking entrance to the United States by people from seven nations, President Trump leaves many independent schools unclear about the status of students and staff from the affecte
Accounting services will cost taxpayers 6.1 percent more this year, up from the 2016 increase of 5.3 percent, according to 30,000 firms surveyed by the National Society of Accountants. Tax preparation fees are expec
With an average return of -1.9 percent net of fees, higher-education endowments in fiscal 2016 had their worst year since the 2008-2009 recession. At the same time, college and university endowment spending increased&nbs
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The "Trump effect" on international students intensified over the weekend after the new president issued an executive order halting immigration from the Muslim-majority nations of Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan,
South Korea is the fourth-largest "sending market" of international students to independent schools in the U.S., Canada and Australia. Amid shifting demand patterns, a growing number of South Korean students are see
The first important IRS deadline is almost upon independent schools. A few important IRS deadlines for 2017:
Independent schools, like other workplaces, are increasingly reliant on a strong relationship between the CFO and CIO. While the two may sometimes feel they speak a different language, they'll work together more suc
Fundraising for major gifts is increasingly important to independent schools. Fundraising consultant Helen Colson says to keep several points in mind when establishing a major gifts program:
College students are more aware of college counseling centers than ever before, thanks to national and campus-based campaigns about mental health. More students are also seeking help — the demand for counseling ser
The confirmation hearing of Betsy DeVos, Trump's nominee for secretary of education, underscored her support for private-school vouchers. She promised to promote voucher programs, but will not require states to adop
Colleges and universities seeking to boost enrollment and revenue are launching affordable online degree programs focused on STEM careers. In Georgia, where cost is the top impediment to students earning a
In the final week of the Obama administration, employers left in limbo awaiting the fate of the FLSA overtime rule may want to mark their calendars for January 31. That's when the U.S. Court of Appeals will hea
School counselors play an increasingly vital role in students' lives, yet they're in short supply in many schools. The American School Counselor Association recommends a student-to-school-counselor ratio of 250 to 1. In
Experts advise HR departments to be vigilant this year regarding requests to divulge employee payroll information. In an emerging phishing scam, cyberthieves assume false identities and ask corporate HR professionals to
