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California legislators propose college admissions reform
Legislation put forward in the State Assembly calls for more oversight of special admissions and no preferential treatment for relatives of donors.
By Hallie Busta • April 1, 2019 -
For-profit online students drawn by convenience but left 'disappointed'
The sector enrolls an outsized share of remote students, who in focus groups said they were frustrated by a lack of resources, a new Brookings report found.
By Ben Unglesbee • April 1, 2019 -
Federal court: Professors’ salary history justifies pay gap
A case of administrators-turned-faculty earning higher salaries will be a "pivotal" part of a broader discussion of whether previous pay is too closely tied to sex.
By Lisa Burden • March 29, 2019 -
Outsourcing is growing at most campuses, college leaders say
Facing budget crunches, more colleges are turning toward outside firms to build facilities and help them expand online, according to a new survey.
By James Paterson • March 28, 2019 -
Q&A
Getting past the 'false dichotomy' in online learning
Marni Baker Stein, chief academic officer at Western Governors University, discusses a "tension" between traditional and new models of higher ed.
By Hallie Busta • March 28, 2019 -
Report: Many colleges continue to lag on cost transparency
In a review of 80 institutions' use of net price calculators, researchers found some posted "misleading or incomplete" cost data, among other issues.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 28, 2019 -
7 education companies partner to improve credential data sharing
Credly, Credential Engine and others will work with colleges and other education providers to translate program information into a common language.
By James Paterson • March 28, 2019 -
Educators, industry leaders address 'root causes' of STEM teacher shortage
Meeting at the San Diego Zoo, the 100Kin10 network announced it has put more than 68,000 STEM educators into K-12 classrooms.
By Linda Jacobson • March 27, 2019 -
Deep Dive
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.
By James Paterson • March 27, 2019 -
Ed Dept investigates 8 colleges linked to bribery scandal
The probe is the latest in the fallout from the alleged scheme, which has prompted colleges to consider whether broader reforms are needed.
By Natalie Schwartz • March 27, 2019 -
Think tank shares blueprint for accreditation's future
A group convened by the Higher Learning Commission released a set of papers on how accreditors can adapt to changes in technology and credentialing.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 27, 2019 -
Report: Online learning growth continues, but opportunities for improvement remain
Uptake of online classes and programs varies across institutions, with more colleges expected to add new credentials and turn to third parties for help.
By James Paterson • March 27, 2019 -
5 lawsuits that could bring major change to higher ed
From affirmative action to hazing, colleges are facing court battles whose implications extend far beyond their campuses.
By Natalie Schwartz • March 26, 2019 -
'Broken' funding system pushes public colleges to recruit out of state
A new report calls on policymakers and university leaders to reinvest in recruiting in-state students to help better serve underrepresented groups.
By Hallie Busta • March 26, 2019 -
Sponsored by Pearson
12 ways to use tech in your world languages course
Enhance your world language courses with these 12 tips on incorporating tech.
March 26, 2019 -
U of Mississippi moves to relocate Confederate statue
The decision comes amid a national movement to remove memorials of racist figures from college campuses and other public spaces.
By James Paterson • March 26, 2019 -
12 ways colleges can address academic freedom threats from China
New guidance from Human Rights Watch suggests institutions track threats, collaborate on research in China and support scholars from that country.
By James Paterson • March 25, 2019 -
3 steps all colleges should take after the admissions scandal
Reviewing pathways in, increasing fraud protection and exploring new ways to give applicants a fair shot can help rebuild trust in the process.
By Hallie Busta • March 25, 2019 -
Grand Canyon U's online seminary wins accreditation
It follows other specialized programs online in search of students and joins a similar offering from competitor Liberty University in doing so.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 25, 2019 -
Report: Give the Federal Work-Study program the overhaul it needs
The program's aim of being a channel for low-income students to receive aid in exchange for work doesn't go far enough, contends one Urban Institute fellow.
By Hallie Busta • March 25, 2019 -
Report: More college closures ahead
Declining revenue has brought many small institutions to the brink and some past it, and mergers' difficulties make closures likelier, S&P analysts said.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 22, 2019 -
3 ways community colleges must adapt to workforce changes
These colleges should strengthen transfer pathways and keep programming current to better serve students, according to a new white paper.
By James Paterson • March 22, 2019 -
Governors talk funding, but colleges less certain of state support
The state execs shared ideas to increase funds to public colleges, but many of those institutions want to reduce reliance on public dollars.
By James Paterson • March 21, 2019 -
Trump signs executive order tying research funds to campus free speech
Critics of the measure note public colleges are already required to uphold the First Amendment and contend the order is largely symbolic.
By Natalie Schwartz • March 21, 2019 -
DC business-college group expands tech credential, adds Amazon Web Services as partner
Students from area colleges who earn the credential will have priority in job interviews as member firms look for ways to develop their worker pipeline.
By Natalie Schwartz • March 21, 2019
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