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Artificial Intelligence: It's a journey, not a destination
Since the foundational requirement to use AI is data, administrative offices have an advantage over most companies.
March 12, 2019 -
How work-study programs can teach students career skills
Student employment should offer more than a paycheck and housing benefits, argues a report by NASPA–Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education.
By James Paterson • March 12, 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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Trump sets workforce training, student loan overhaul as budget priorities
The proposal cuts the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, streamlines income-based repayment and expands Pell Grants to short-term programs.
By Hallie Busta • March 12, 2019 -
Study: 40% of community college students take humanities classes
Momentum is growing behind a push to strengthen pathways for students interested in the liberal arts to transfer to four-year colleges.
By Natalie Schwartz • March 12, 2019 -
5 ideas for change in higher ed from SXSW EDU
Improving career services, being strategic about online growth and getting to know the full student can help institutions stay relevant.
By Hallie Busta • March 11, 2019 -
Ed Dept recommends bankruptcy for Dream Center
In a hearing Monday, a federal judge extended the embattled receivership, but the end may be near after several of the operator's colleges closed.
By Ben Unglesbee • Updated March 12, 2019 -
Connecticut college system moves ahead with controversial consolidation plan
The state is one of several to merge institutions in order to streamline costs, but critics of the plan say it could threaten the system's accreditation.
By James Paterson • March 11, 2019 -
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UVA to raise hourly employee base wage to $15 by 2020
The university is the latest institution to join a growing national movement to increase pay, though some have said such plans can backfire.
By Natalie Schwartz • March 11, 2019 -
SXSW EDU 2019: Why digital transformation in higher ed is not 'an open playing field'
Tightening budgets and changing student demographics are important drivers, but the threat of oversight may be the biggest catalyst of all.
By Hallie Busta • March 8, 2019 -
Michigan joins free college push with latest proposal
The state's governor proposed a last-dollar program aiming to increase the share of state residents with a postsecondary credential from 45% to 60%.
By James Paterson • March 8, 2019 -
6 universities making big investments in data science
To tap the growing field, public and private colleges are adding degree paths, partnering with the private sector and increasing research.
By Natalie Schwartz • March 8, 2019 -
Deep Dive
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.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 7, 2019 -
SXSW EDU 2019: What it means to treat students as consumers of higher ed
Better data and transparency on cost can help, said leaders at the intersection of college and the workforce, including the provost of Western Governors.
By Hallie Busta • March 7, 2019 -
Moody’s: Slow enrollment gains raise colleges’ financial risk
More institutions are adding graduate and online offerings as a way to stave off impending declines in the number of high school graduates.
By James Paterson • March 7, 2019 -
Associate degrees linked to better employment, earnings
A new report from the American Council on Education highlights the economic benefits of the degree but notes too few community college students graduate.
By James Paterson , Natalie Schwartz • March 6, 2019 -
Receiver says Dream Center is 'insolvent,' plans to sell or close campuses
The manager of its assets says he has lined up buyers and transfer partners for many of its remaining colleges following Argosy's loss of Title IV access.
By Ben Unglesbee • Updated March 8, 2019 -
Q&A
SXSW EDU 2019: Taking OER to the next level
Top Hat CEO Mike Silagadze discusses the growing push to compete with traditional publishers by crowd sourcing quality and adding teaching tools.
By Hallie Busta • March 6, 2019 -
Nevada lays out broad higher ed partnership with Mexican state
The framework allows for international academic cooperation through measures such as joint degrees, faculty and student exchanges, and language courses.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 5, 2019 -
SXSW EDU 2019: Why we need to fix the college-to-career handoff
Higher ed leaders at the annual conference discussed flaws in career readiness and how colleges and employers need to work together.
By Hallie Busta • March 5, 2019 -
Column
Gen Z Takeover: How colleges are using gamification to engage students
To encourage campus exploration beyond the classroom, colleges are adding a little competition to earn points, badges and prizes.
By Natalie Schwartz • March 5, 2019 -
Fearing 'existential threat,' U of Massachusetts unveils plans for national online platform
The system is hoping the new venture, targeting adult learners, will help it stave off looming enrollment declines that are stressing institutions of all sizes.
By Natalie Schwartz • March 5, 2019 -
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Evolving the student course evaluation process for greater insights
Little has changed in student evaluations since the 1970s. The next evolution of course evaluations may finally be around the corner.
March 5, 2019 -
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Michigan State loses sexual misconduct coverage after cutting ties with insurer
The university declined a renewal offer that would not cover future claims against Larry Nassar, instead creating its own captive insurance company.
By James Paterson • March 4, 2019 -
As enrollment wavers, law schools look to expand online
Virtual classes and programs are tapping new revenue streams and preparing faculty for the future of legal education.
By Hallie Busta • March 4, 2019 -
Which colleges spend the most tuition revenue on instruction?
Government subsidies put public institutions on top, while for-profit and online colleges devote a sizable share of their revenue to marketing.
By Natalie Schwartz • March 4, 2019
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