In this week’s news, NCES’ 2016 “Condition of Education” report provides an illuminating snapshot of current postsecondary ed enrollment, attainment, diversity and much more. Also, recent research based on feedback from thousands of today’s college seniors reveals that only 40 percent feel confident in their career readiness—a percentage that plummets for women; a new framework is seeking to make higher ed’s metrics more transparent for students; and an op-ed on why institutions need to stop ceding their independence in the name of technology and innovation—and how to do it!

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