The Daily Report Card: Governor Says Ivy Tech Will Help More Hoosiers Get Degrees

Daniels Says Community Colleges Key To New Workforce – “Governor Daniels says providing alternative higher education institutions like Ivy Tech Community College with enough resources is key to helping more Hoosiers complete some post-secondary credential or degree.” IPBS

Interesting twists in new SIG awards – “First surprise — just three grants and $4.2 million handed out. In that April story, Indiana Department of Education officials said Indiana’s share of the SIG program for this year was $9 million.” Get On The Bus

Purdue job held by Córdova’s husband to be eliminated – “Foster is the only person to hold the post since it was created in 2007, shortly after Córdova became president. Córdova is stepping down July 15.” Lafayette Journal and Courier

Closing Schererville charter school owes state money – “A state audit found Campagna Academy Charter School owes the state $202,789 and its parent company, Campagna Academy Inc., an additional $200,000 from a loan.” Post-Tribune

Bank fees: Colleges’ deals saddle students with big charges – “The U.S. Public Interest Research Group Higher Education Fund says in a report published Wednesday that colleges and banks often make secretive deals allowing them to rake in millions from the fees. The report says some of the fees appear to violate federal law.” Associated Press