Nichols College to Host Lecture on Economic Democracy This Friday
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Wednesday, February 19, 2014
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Nichols College Economics Department will host a lecture entitled “Economic Democracy in Latin America and the United States” on Friday, February 21st from 3:45 to 5:00 pm in Davis Hall on the Nichols campus. The lecture will be presented by Dada Maheshvarananda, an activist, writer, and monk. Admission is free and open to the public. The event will focus on positive examples of economic democracy that are taking place in Latin America and in the United States.
Maheshvarananda, who has dedicated his life to the service of humanity, teaches yoga, meditation, and the Progressive Utilization Theory (PROUT), a technique used to empower people and communities to create a better world. He is the founder and director of the Prout Research Institute of Venezuela. Maheshvarananda has given hundreds of seminars and workshops around the world about social issues and spiritual values.
Maheshvarananda has also written multiple books, including his most recent effort After Capitalism: Economic Democracy in Action. His first book, After Capitalism: Prout’s Vision of a New World has been translated in 10 languages. To read his blog, click here.
Related Slideshow: College Board Reports 2013 - New England States by the Data
Reports released by the College Board, "Trends in College Pricing 2013," and "Trends in Student Aid 2013", included a number of national data points regarding college affordability. Here, see how the New Engand states stacked up agains each other.
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Students enrolling
Percentage of all youths entering postsecondary education
Connecticut: 56%
New Hampshire: 53%
Rhode Island 52%
Massachusetts: 51%
Maine: 45%
Vermont: 43%
US average: 48%
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In-state tuitions
Average 2013-14 in-state tuition and fees at public four-year institutions
New Hampshire: $14,665
Vermont: $13,958
Rhode Island: $10,992
Massachusetts: $10,792
Connecticut: $10,206
Maine: $3,391
US Average: $8,893
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Out-of-state tuitions
Average 2013-14 out-of-state tuition and fees at public four-year institutions
Vermont: $34,055
Rhode Island: $26,646
Connecticut: $26,365
New Hamprshire: $24,987
Massachusetts: $23,516
Maine: $23,007
US average: $22,203
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State Appropriations
State Appropriations for Higher Education per Full-Time Equivalent Student
Connecticut: $10,475
Maine: $7,183
Massachusetts: $6,410
Rhode Island $5,162
Vermont: $4,131
New Hampshire: $2,482
US Average: $6,646
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Increase in Enrollment
Percentage increases in total full-time equivalent (FTE) enrollment in public degree-granting institutions between 2001 and 2011
Vermont: 35%
Connecticut: 29%
New Hampshire 26%
Massachusetts 26%
Maine 20%
Rhode Island: 16%
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Student Grant Aid
In 2011-12, state grant aid per full-time equivalent (FTE) undergraduate student ranged from under $200 (in 2012 dollars) in 12 states to over $1,000 in 10 states.
Vermont: $580
Connecticut: $380
Maine $320
Massachusetts: $280
Rhode Island $200
New Hampshire: 0
US average $670
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