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What a predictive analytics experiment taught 11 colleges about sharing data
Although the University Innovation Alliance's ambitious plan to better use student data didn't go quite as expected, members report benefits.
James Paterson • April 18, 2019 -
Gen Z Takeover: As demand for mental health services grows, colleges give students new tools
By streamlining counseling centers, adding de-stress stations and rolling out well-being initiatives, institutions are helping students thrive on campus.
Natalie Schwartz • April 11, 2019 -
Is wood the future of campus construction?
College buildings are test labs for a new kind of wood technology, but for all its support the latest trend isn't without its challenges.
Hallie Busta • April 10, 2019 -
Will artificial intelligence make the college classroom more accessible?
New tools designed to help institutions meet accessibility requirements stand to personalize learning for all students.
Natalie Schwartz • April 4, 2019 -
To survive, small colleges are rethinking the liberal arts
As higher ed consolidates, these institutions are restructuring curriculum, campuses and even tuition to help them stand out and stay relevant.
James Paterson • March 27, 2019 -
As higher ed eyes adult learners, community colleges add supports
Two-year institutions are looking beyond academics to create guided pathways designed to help this coveted group of students graduate or transfer.
James Paterson • March 21, 2019 -
Could a regulatory overhaul open up the gates for competency-based education?
The Ed Department's push to redefine the credit hour could make it easier to launch alternative programs, but stakeholders say safeguards are still needed.
Natalie Schwartz • March 14, 2019 -
Timeline: How Dream Center’s higher ed bid went off the rails
The court-appointed receiver says Dream Center is out $2.5 million in payroll expenses, and lawmakers call the Ed Department "complicit" in the collapse.
Ben Unglesbee • Updated March 19, 2019 -
What's at stake in a possible accreditation overhaul
For-profits, nontraditional education providers and cash-strapped accreditors are wary of the Ed Department's push but agree room to innovate is key.
Ben Unglesbee • March 7, 2019 -
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As traditional colleges grow online, OPM relationships shift
Online program managers are answering colleges' calls for flexibility as more institutions, including state systems like SUNY, plant flags in the space.
Hallie Busta • Feb. 28, 2019 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Retrieved from Amazon on November 13, 2018
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
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