5 common hang-ups in higher ed public-private partnerships

Relationships with corporations to deliver services or assets require strong leadership and a clear plan to overcome a "fundamental cultural mismatch."

By Chad Hardaway • May 15, 2019

Colleges continue to struggle to fill classes by May 1

A growing list of colleges that have open slots after the typical admissions deadline offers evidence of the ongoing yield challenge some institutions face.

By Hallie Busta • May 15, 2019

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Enrollment and Retention

A look at the pandemic's continuing impact on enrollment and how colleges can ensure students stay on course.

By Higher Ed Dive staff

Execs at U of California Merced, U of Oklahoma step down amid wave of departures

Several college presidents are leaving their post after successful tenures, while others have been ousted amid scandals or unrest on campus. 

By Natalie Schwartz • May 15, 2019

Colorado to give families seed money for college savings

By offering funds in exchange for opening a college savings plan, a growing group of cities and states hopes to boost future college enrollment.

By James Paterson • May 15, 2019

Colorado State Global Campus partners with career education provider

Graduates of Kenzie Academy, an Indianapolis-based skills training school, can roll up to 48 credits into a bachelor's at the public online college.

By Natalie Schwartz • May 14, 2019

Are student-parents getting the financial support they need?

Free or low-cost child care is becoming a priority as colleges draw adult learners, but federal aid may be coming up short, argues a new report.

By James Paterson • May 14, 2019

Report: Nondegree credentials improve economic mobility

New research from credentialing advocates Strada and Lumina comes as the industry takes critical steps to improve consistency and transparency.

By Hallie Busta • May 14, 2019

Group calls out ‘potential biases’ from HBCUs’ primary accreditor

A new paper from the United Negro College Fund contends the accrediting process lacks transparency and may be biased against HBCUs. 

By James Paterson • May 13, 2019

3 changes higher ed leaders should be ready to make

Bringing clarity to credentials, reckoning with racist histories and reforming remediation can help attract and retain today's students.

By Natalie Schwartz • May 13, 2019

State budget bill threatens Western Governors' Ohio affiliate

Proposed language renders students in competency-based postsecondary programs ineligible for state financial aid programs.

By Hallie Busta • May 13, 2019

Going light on amenities can help public-private student housing partnerships succeed

Students' price sensitivity should steer institutions away from packing campus housing with features that will drive costs up, analysts say.

By James Paterson • May 13, 2019

School-based legal clinic addresses needs of Los Angeles immigrant families

A school-university partnership between UCLA and LAUSD represents a growing effort to bring legal services into schools.

By Linda Jacobson • May 10, 2019

Study: Tier-one grads may not be employers' best buy

There are "significantly more" qualified students at second- and third-tier schools for data science and analytics, per a new report on hiring data talent. 

By Riia O'Donnell , Natalie Schwartz • May 10, 2019

Tuition discounts reach record high (again) as colleges diversify revenue

Institutional grants continue to grow at private colleges, but they may be unsustainable, according to a new report from trade group NACUBO.

By James Paterson • May 10, 2019

College students want careers with a social purpose

Students view doctors, engineers and teachers as the biggest contributors to society and consultants and politicians among the least, a recent survey found.

By Hallie Busta , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 10, 2019

How technology is helping two colleges bridge the affordability gap

The second largest financial stressor for students? Course materials. Find out how Cengage Unlimited is making a difference at colleges nationwide.

May 9, 2019

How colleges' role in student employment is changing

On campuses and in Washington, new ideas for student employment are emerging along with the momentum to change federal and state aid.

By James Paterson • May 9, 2019

In Washington state, employers may soon fund free college

A tax on firms hiring highly skilled workers will generate $1 billion for the Workforce Education Investment Act, which awaits the governor's signature.

By James Paterson • May 9, 2019

Tenure cuts could trigger sanctions for Vermont Law School

An industry investigation finds fault with how the institution restructured to avoid a projected budget deficit stemming from enrollment declines.

By James Paterson • May 9, 2019

How can higher ed bring transparency to the alternative credential marketplace?

More data is needed to assess the quality of increasingly popular non-degree offerings, said panelists at a conference this week in Baltimore. 

By Natalie Schwartz • May 8, 2019

2U revises graduate segment outlook as admit rates decline

Although colleges' selectivity is shifting the OPM's growth plans, enrollment gains in its graduate and short-course segments drove a strong quarter.

By Hallie Busta • May 8, 2019

Adtalem, Northeastern to offer AI certificate course

A new partnership between the former for-profit college operator and the university's business school is likely to expand to include corporate training.

By James Paterson • May 8, 2019

Publisher consolidation continues with Wiley, Cengage and McGraw-Hill deals

Wiley is buying the assets of adaptive learning firm Knewton — the second move in a week by textbook companies looking for digital growth.

By James Paterson • May 7, 2019

5 questions colleges should ask before engaging in a public-private partnership

More institutions are looking to these deals for projects central to academics, raising new questions for their oversight and objectives.

By Hallie Busta • May 7, 2019

Why seasoned tech professionals are going back to college

Columbia University's master's program is dedicated to shaping the next generation of tech leadership, even if they are already execs.

By Samantha Schwartz • May 7, 2019