July 6, 2009

How 5 Colleges Plan to Keep Growing in Hard Times

By Kathryn Masterson

Momentum can stall in a time of diminished resources. For colleges on the fast track, leaders have shifted money around and made some hard choices to keep growing. The Chronicle reached out to five up-and-coming institutions to find out how they manage their ambitions during tough times.

Challenge: Keep expanding to meet increased student demand

This year, as many colleges instituted hiring freezes to save money, Montclair State University continued its push to hire