Higher Ed: Page 122
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2U branches out in higher ed as more OPMs eye diversification
With big revenue goals, the company is strategically adding offerings to expand work with existing customers and attract new ones. It's not alone.
By Hallie Busta • April 23, 2019 -
Elizabeth Warren's $1.25T plan to make college free
As Democratic presidential hopefuls debate the merits of lower-cost higher ed, the Massachusetts senator has come forward with a few big ideas.
By Hallie Busta • April 23, 2019 -
Trendline
Mental Health and Wellness
This Trendline examines how colleges can address rising mental health concerns and support at-risk groups, such as transgender students and college athletes.
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How new learning modes will shape the ‘future of work’
Higher ed should add more skills training and lifelong learning options for workers to keep up with tech changes, reports the World Economic Forum.
By Hallie Busta • April 22, 2019 -
IBM to offer tech skills training with U of Louisville
The first of four similar partnerships by IBM brings courses in emerging fields such as AI and data science to an economy being reshaped by automation.
By James Paterson • April 22, 2019 -
Deep Dive
4 ways community colleges are tackling student success with fewer resources
From creating guided pathways to re-enrolling stopouts, leaders of two-year institutions explain how they are doing more with less.
By Natalie Schwartz • April 18, 2019 -
Deep Dive
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.
By James Paterson • April 18, 2019 -
Study: Employees frustrated by corporate learning options
Meanwhile, colleges are working with companies to create education specific to their workforce needs as demand grows for continuing education.
By Kathryn Moody , Hallie Busta , Riia O'Donnell • April 18, 2019 -
Ed Dept gives guidance on transparent financial aid offers
Colleges should not group grants and loans together and are advised to use clear language to avoid confusing prospective students.
By James Paterson • April 18, 2019 -
13 strategies to recruit and retain 'post-traditional' students
Consultancy EAB offers guidance for colleges to stay relevant for older, working learners who may be pulled away by a strong job market or family life.
By James Paterson • April 17, 2019 -
Senators reintroduce bipartisan legislation for workforce training
The bill aims to strengthen ties between employers and two-year colleges and add support for students in areas such as housing, food access and child care.
By James Paterson • April 17, 2019 -
Colleges rethink student services for online learners
As institutions enroll more remote adult students, they are realizing advising, career services and other supports must be available around the clock.
By Wayne D'Orio • April 17, 2019 -
As National American U faces possible closure, Ed Dept tightens oversight
The for-profit college operator fell short of the agency's financial responsibility measures, prompting demands for a letter of credit and more disclosures.
By Ben Unglesbee • April 16, 2019 -
Adtalem buys financial services training unit for $121M
The acquisition comes as the for-profit college operator looks to strengthen its position in professional education.
By Hallie Busta • April 16, 2019 -
3 strategies for a successful apprenticeship program
Building relationships with employers and keeping curriculum current are key as colleges face more pressure to help students land jobs.
By Natalie Schwartz • April 16, 2019 -
Why Arizona State is using a for-profit to help expand workforce partnerships
The venture launches as colleges across the U.S. look to add adult learners through strategic growth online.
By Ben Unglesbee • April 16, 2019 -
Are boot camps the higher ed disruptors they claim to be?
As their enrollments surge, a new report looks at how the short-term programs could shake up higher ed with inexpensive, convenient courses — or not.
By Ben Unglesbee • April 16, 2019 -
Q&A
How one small college helps its students find ‘purposeful work’
Bates College President Clayton Spencer discusses the link between college and a meaningful career, as well as the future of the liberal arts.
By Natalie Schwartz • April 15, 2019 -
Community colleges embracing 'guided pathways' see payoff
The model has promise for improving student outcomes, but experts say data monitoring and campuswide collaboration are critical.
By Natalie Schwartz • April 15, 2019 -
Grads flock to jobs in the arts, social services over finance
The tight labor market may empower recent graduates to choose creative or socially impactful roles over high-paying ones, a new report finds.
By Hallie Busta , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 15, 2019 -
Ed Dept considering income-share agreements
A top official said the agency is looking into the financing model but noted it won't be right for every college, particularly open-enrollment institutions.
By James Paterson • April 15, 2019 -
University reverses controversial liberal arts cuts
Instead, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, which faces a budget deficit, will restructure the programs to be interdisciplinary and job oriented.
By James Paterson • April 12, 2019 -
Southern New Hampshire U to add West Coast operations center
The online powerhouse is looking to hire around 350 staff members to support students in Western time zones as competition for digital learners heats up.
By Ben Unglesbee • April 12, 2019 -
Colleges should be held accountable for student outcomes, administrators say
Most higher ed leaders say more government oversight is needed, per a new survey that follows moves on rules that cede power to colleges and accreditors.
By Natalie Schwartz • April 12, 2019 -
Deep Dive
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.
By Natalie Schwartz • April 11, 2019 -
Moody’s: Competition, consolidation shape online education market
Online growth is "a credit positive" for higher ed, analysts note, though they highlight several risk factors for colleges approaching the crowded space.
By Hallie Busta • April 11, 2019
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