Higher Ed: Page 111
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Deep Dive
With skills mapping, colleges create a ‘universal language’ to explain value
Traditional colleges looking to fortify the liberal arts are adopting a practice from workforce-oriented schools that aligns curriculum and job requirements.
By Wayne D'Orio • June 24, 2019 -
Embattled Hampshire College could be back on growth path
Officials say the institution is pacing ahead of an early fundraising goal and may admit a larger freshman class next fall.
By James Paterson • June 24, 2019 -
Michigan State launches independent Larry Nassar investigation
The move comes three years after the sports doctor was arrested and amid criticism over an earlier review whose findings were not released.
By Hallie Busta • June 24, 2019 -
Ed Dept repackages accreditor guidance
The department says the handbook is based on current rules, but critics worry it conflates new rulemaking priorities, which are still out for comment.
By Hallie Busta • June 21, 2019 -
State funding cuts don't impact all public colleges equally, report finds
Top research universities can raise tuition, recruit out-of-state students and fundraise — tactics smaller institutions may struggle to use.
By Shailaja Neelakantan • June 21, 2019 -
9 colleges recognized for supporting Latino students
A new award calls out efforts to raise recruitment, retention and graduation rates of the growing student segment, whose degree attainment still lags.
By James Paterson • June 21, 2019 -
Another college to offer Facebook's digital marketing certificate
The announcement comes as the number of partnerships between digital platforms and higher ed institutions continues to climb.
By Anastassia Gliadkovskaya • June 20, 2019 -
$15 minimum wage to boost pay of 1 in 4 college staff
Private and religious institutions will have to make a bigger adjustment than publics to comply with the increases, according to industry salary data.
By James Paterson • June 20, 2019 -
EdX offers degree combining classes from MIT, Arizona State
The offering is something of a next step in online education providers' work to develop courses that can be stacked into full degrees and certificates.
By Hallie Busta • June 20, 2019 -
Deep Dive
How colleges are changing remedial education
Fueled by research and the imperative to raise graduation rates, some institutions are revising or altogether replacing developmental classes.
By James Paterson • June 19, 2019 -
Feds recommend colleges teach students about aid, debt
As students' debt load grows, a Treasury Department commission suggests ways colleges can help them better manage their money and pay off loans.
By James Paterson • June 19, 2019 -
JetBlue to help crew members pay for master's degrees
The airline will offer degrees in topics such as business and aviation management, reflecting growing interest in education as a corporate benefit.
By Hallie Busta , Riia O'Donnell • June 19, 2019 -
Survey finds bipartisan voter support for federal policies to ensure students benefit from college
Democrats and Republicans agreed on several such proposals, including shutting off aid to poor-performing schools and new accreditor requirements.
By James Paterson • June 18, 2019 -
UC Berkeley hit with 2 lawsuits over redevelopment project, enrollment gains
The city of Berkeley says an influx of students is straining its services, but the university contends its impact on the area has decreased.
By Natalie Schwartz • June 18, 2019 -
Struggling law schools can expect tighter scrutiny ahead
The American Bar Association removed accreditation from another school, a month after it raised standards for bar exam passage.
By Shailaja Neelakantan • June 18, 2019 -
Universities push states to reinvest in campus deferred maintenance
The University of Wisconsin System is eyeing $1 billion as it and other public higher ed institutions increase spending on much-needed upgrades.
By Kim Slowey , Hallie Busta • June 17, 2019 -
Summer Reading: The changing face of the liberal arts
We look back at recent stories detailing the ways in which small private colleges are trying to stay relevant by rethinking what and how they teach.
By Hallie Busta • June 17, 2019 -
Capella U to open first student center
Following its merger with Strayer University last year, the online college is growing despite broader uncertainty in the for-profit sector.
By James Paterson • June 17, 2019 -
Accreditors aren't using data to improve equity, report finds
The criticisms come as higher ed takes a harder look at using data for benchmarks and as accreditors are in the hot seat over new oversight rules.
By Shailaja Neelakantan • June 14, 2019 -
What 4 recent edtech investments mean for higher ed
Funding for technology startups that support student success has swelled in recent years as colleges increasingly look to outside partners for help.
By Natalie Schwartz • June 14, 2019 -
Report: Nearly one-third of manufacturing workers have a bachelor’s
As a result of automation taking over repetitive tasks, more manufacturing jobs are requiring a degree or credential.
By James Paterson • June 14, 2019 -
Report: How states are planning to boost attainment rates
Ithaka S+R found more than 40 states have set goals to increase credential attainment, but they vary in their ambition and long-term success.
By James Paterson • June 13, 2019 -
Michigan’s voting rights initiative highlights a push to engage campuses
The state's move to resolve a student-led lawsuit comes as more advocacy groups are urging colleges to promote student voting.
By Anastassia Gliadkovskaya • June 13, 2019 -
Ed Dept unveils proposed accreditation rules
The regulations would give accreditors more leeway to take action against colleges and allow institutions to have programs approved more quickly.
By Natalie Schwartz • June 12, 2019 -
Technology connects rural students to college opportunities
Students in rural areas have less access to college and are often overlooked by recruiters, but virtual counselors are connecting them to institutions.
By Shawna De La Rosa • June 12, 2019
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