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University of Alaska
to Reduce Tuition
on CTE Courses
Beginning this fall, the University of Alaska will reduce tuition by 25 percent on 300 career and technical educa-
tion (CTE) courses in 50 occupational endorsement programs at the Univer- sity of Alaska Anchorage, University
of Alaska Fairbanks, and University of Alaska Southeast (including community campuses). Eligible programs range from pharmacy technology to welding and mine mechanics. Many programs can be completed entirely online to accommo- date the needs of working Alaskans.
The reduced tuition is part of the university’s plan to meet its goals to grow enrollment, increase degree completion, and meet Alaska’s workforce needs. According to national research, by 2025, 65 percent of Alaska jobs will require some form of post- secondary education. Many of the applicable programs are in high-demand workforce areas such as marine transportation, medical billing, phlebotomy, welding, office management, and construction technology. The university is the number-one provider of workforce development programs in the state, and training a skilled workforce is a critical part of its education mission.
Babson College
Receives STARS
Gold Rating
Babson College in Wellesley, MA, has earned a STARS Gold rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sus- tainability in Higher Education (AASHE). STARS, the Sustainability Tracking, As- sessment & Rating System, measures and encourages sustainability in all aspects of higher education.
“Our STARS rating is a comprehensive measure of Babson’s sustainability (including social and environmental) efforts. It includes curriculum, research, operations (recycling, transportation,
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dining, etc.), public and community engagement, and planning and administration,” says Babson Sustainability Manager Alexander Davis. “Dozens of individuals across campus contributed
to both earning the rating and collecting dataforit—rangingfromFacilitiesto
Student Financial Services. We earned Exemplary Practice credits for areas such
as our Sustainable Dining Certification (Green Restaurant Association rating for the Reynolds Crossroads Café) and for earning 4.5 stars on the Campus Pride Index (wide rangeofsustainabilitytopics).” CPM
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