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What higher ed leaders should do when a scandal hits their campus
With colleges' actions increasingly under the microscope, recent missteps on sexual misconduct and racism show why a crisis communication plan is key.
Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 21, 2019 -
In employer-educator partnerships, don't overlook the learners
Collaborating with higher ed and focusing on student outcomes are helping employers reconcile their training needs with those of today's workers.
Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 21, 2019 -
Embedding certifications in degrees is gaining ground, but will the practice go mainstream?
Momentum is building around offering industry credentials through the curriculum, but a lack of standardization and uptake present challenges.
Kelly Field • Feb. 20, 2019 -
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As borrower defense gets another rewrite, for-profits wrestle with uncertainty
Failing once to undo Obama-era rules aimed at for-profits, the Ed Department has signaled it will try again. But a confusing regulatory landscape remains.
Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 7, 2019 -
Colleges' message to low-income students: You can afford to attend
By cutting the red tape around financial aid and offering more grants, institutions of all sizes are reaching students who think they are priced out.
James Paterson • Feb. 5, 2019 -
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Colleges get hands-on to teach students real-world skills
More colleges are experimenting with immersive learning experiences that go beyond the typical study abroad, co-ops and internships.
Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 30, 2019 -
4 ways colleges can make career prep 'unavoidable' for students
With workforce readiness a growing priority, institutions can benefit from revamping their career services to get more students to use them.
James Paterson • Jan. 24, 2019 -
Why the construction trades are a draw for Gen Z
The trades are proving to be an attractive alternative to college, and organizations are stepping up to train high schoolers and new graduates.
Kathleen Brown • Jan. 24, 2019 -
How state agencies prepared for the chaos of ECA's abrupt closure
"We saw the writing on the wall," one regulator said of the coordinated attempt to get ahead of the for-profit's eventual shutdown, which hit 20,000 students.
Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 22, 2019 -
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Giving a nudge: How digital alerts can keep students on track
Colleges are using student data to craft custom text messages and other prompts to boost retention, but experts warn they can backfire.
Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 15, 2019 -
9 higher ed trends to watch in 2019
We looked back at 2018 and ahead to the new year to determine where college leaders can expect to focus their attention in the coming months.
Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 7, 2019 -
How Amazon HQ2's arrival is kicking a higher ed expansion into gear
A stronger tech talent pipeline was central to Virginia's winning bid for the e-commerce giant's new headquarters. But university officials say the project has bigger implications.
Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 20, 2018 -
What's next for higher ed's for-profit colleges?
More M&A and nonprofit conversions are expected as the troubled sector stares down political uncertainty in 2020 and beyond.
Hallie Busta • Dec. 19, 2018 -
4 questions DeVos' Title IX rules leave unanswered
We asked legal experts what they think about the Ed Department's proposed overhaul and how colleges should prepare to carry it out.
Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 18, 2018 -
As gun violence continues, colleges sharpen campus safety message
A new video from Northwestern University puts a twist on a familiar format as colleges take several steps to increase awareness and prevention.
James Paterson • Nov. 20, 2018 -
What is the future of fraternities on college campuses?
After four student deaths in 2017 and pressure from parents, colleges are cracking down — but just how far they'll go is still to be determined.
James Paterson • Nov. 13, 2018 -
Feds want to write transgender students out of Title IX, but colleges should tread carefully
As one agency readies a narrow definition of gender under the anti-discrimination law, experts advise colleges to double down on protecting transgender students.
Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 12, 2018 -
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Colleges' guide to supporting diversity efforts on campus
We're looking at the challenges colleges face in attracting and retaining students from a range of racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds — and where they're dropping the ball.
Hallie Busta and James Paterson • Oct. 19, 2018 -
How many colleges and universities have closed since 2016?
Two more private nonprofits, on opposite sides of the country, recently announced closures with little warning.
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With affirmative action under fire, what’s the future of racial diversity on campus?
With one of the biggest challenges yet to the policy underway, colleges that consider race in admissions should be ready to change their approach.
Hallie Busta • Oct. 15, 2018 -
How to find the metric for diversity on college campuses
Recruitment experts say institutions aren't doing enough to measure the impact of their efforts to attract and retain a diverse student body.
James Paterson • Oct. 15, 2018 -
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What's the blueprint for a 21st-century college campus?
With enrollments declining and technology advancing, colleges are breaking ground on high- and low-tech spaces that offer new ways to engage.
James Paterson • Oct. 10, 2018 -
Shalina Chatlani
The future of American higher education abroad faces a test in Hungary
Central European University, which is chartered in the U.S., may be forced to leave the country, raising questions about the limits of academic freedom and the role of global education.
Shalina Chatlani • Sept. 12, 2018 -
Higher ed administrators can better serve adult learners — here’s how
Older students often have different learning needs. Here are four, expert-recommended strategies for recruiting and retaining them.
James Paterson • Aug. 27, 2018 -
Dual enrollment is increasing college-going behavior, but only for some students
These programs offer a taste of the college experience, but certain limitations hinder access for students from underserved backgrounds.
Shalina Chatlani • Aug. 27, 2018
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