Requires four-year public institutions of higher education to provide on website certain information on online degree students and graduate degree students.
Impact
By mandating this additional reporting requirement, SB 3083 seeks to maximize student awareness and understanding of the financial implications of attending these institutions. This transparency is expected to empower students with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about their education. It could also help in addressing issues such as student loan indebtedness by providing insights into financial assistance options that are available at these institutions, thus encouraging prospective students to consider all aspects before enrollment.
Summary
Senate Bill 3083, introduced in New Jersey, aims to enhance transparency and accessibility of information regarding the costs and outcomes of higher education. The bill requires four-year public institutions to publish specific data on their websites, particularly concerning students enrolled in online and graduate degree programs. This includes comprehensive details about tuition, graduation rates, faculty composition, and various demographic and financial statistics associated with students' educational experiences. The intention behind this legislation is to better inform students and their families about the financial and educational commitments they are making when they enroll in these programs.
Contention
The new requirements could lead to contention regarding the interpretation of this data and how institutions present it. Concerns may arise over the accuracy and clarity of the reported information, particularly in disaggregating data by demographic factors. Institutions may face challenges in adapting to these new reporting standards. On the other hand, proponents of the bill argue that this initiative brings much-needed transparency to higher education and holds institutions accountable for the educational outcomes of their students, creating an environment where informed choices prevail.
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Requires four-year public institutions of higher education to provide on website certain information on online degree students and graduate degree students.
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Requires four-year public institutions of higher education to provide on website certain information on online degree students and graduate degree students.
Requires four-year public institutions of higher education to provide on website certain information on online degree students and graduate degree students.
Requires four-year public institutions of higher education to provide on website certain information on online degree students and graduate degree students.
Requires four-year public institutions of higher education to provide on website certain information on online degree students and graduate degree students.
Requires tuition bills of public institutions of higher education to include details on student fees and opt-out provision for student-managed entertainment fees, and requires certain institutions' websites to include student fee information.
Requires Secretary of Higher Education and DOLWD to establish performance quality standards for career-oriented programs of study offered by institutions of higher education, degree-granting proprietary institutions, and private career schools.
Requires four-year public institutions of higher education to provide on website certain information on online degree students and graduate degree students.
Requires four-year public institutions of higher education to provide on website certain information on online degree students and graduate degree students.
Requires four-year public institutions of higher education to provide on website certain information on online degree students and graduate degree students.
Applies provisions of "New Jersey College Student and Parent Consumer Information Act" to proprietary schools and limits eligibility for State student assistance programs to students enrolled in certain proprietary schools.
Applies provisions of "New Jersey College Student and Parent Consumer Information Act" to proprietary schools and limits eligibility for State student assistance programs to students enrolled in certain proprietary schools.
Requires tuition bills of public institutions of higher education to include details on student fees and opt-out provision for student-managed entertainment fees, and requires certain institutions' websites to include student fee information.