The Almanac 2011

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  Almanac 2011: Finance

  Budgets remain tight, and institutions are struggling to find new revenue sources. One place they're looking: tuition, which continues to go up on almost every campus.

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  Almanac 2011: The Profession

  Professors and college leaders were challenged to prove their worth this year. And resources diminished, leading to cuts in programs and increases in class sizes.

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  Almanac 2011: Student Demographics

   

  Enrollments remained strong this year, and reported graduation rates didn't budge. But fewer students than ever reported good emotional health.

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  Almanac 2011: Access and Equity

  The share of undergraduates receiving Pell Grants at the wealthiest institutions has remained relatively flat. A larger proportion go to students at public colleges.

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  Almanac 2011: Technology

  Always a little slow to adapt, higher education began this year to explore the academic uses of smartphones and tablets.

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  Almanac 2011: International

   

  A time of turmoil and mixed messages: The U.S. government slashed its support for international programs even as American colleges expanded their presence overseas.