Colleges have long sought parents’ help with job placement and networking. But now many small and medium private colleges and some large public universities (West Virginia University, University of Pittsburgh) call on parents of enrolled students to volunteer with the admissions office. They promote the school at fairs, share their experiences on parent-to-parent panels, reach out to local parents and even conduct admissions interviews.
The In-State Tuition Break, Slowly Disappearing (NY Times)
Over the last decade, state governments and universities have been chipping away at a pillar of American opportunity: in-state tuition.