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Women’s scholarships, programs a target amid proposed Title IX changes
A University of Michigan-Flint professor continues to challenge women-only scholarships, programs and other resources at publicly funded colleges.
By Halona Black • Nov. 6, 2018 -
Opinion
President Speaks: Why one urban university is expanding through a P3
New Jersey City University President Sue Henderson explains why her college chose the public-private partnership model for its $400 million "academic village" currently under construction.
By Sue Henderson • Nov. 6, 2018 -
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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Jerry Falwell's Liberty University leases student emails to political candidate
The private Christian university's move to share student, and potentially alumni and donor, emails raises questions about the ethics of handling student data.
By James Paterson • Nov. 6, 2018 -
Iowa Wesleyan University may close due to financial troubles
The small liberal arts college, which has doubled its enrollment in the last five years, is among several that have struggled to stay operational.
By James Paterson , Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 6, 2018 -
4 ed tech trends colleges should be ready for
The blockchain and artificial intelligence are among several technologies and practices poised to impact higher ed, according to experts at Educause.
By Hallie Busta • Nov. 5, 2018 -
Going digital: 3 keys to raising your college's data game
We explore what makes some digital transformations in higher education more successful than others.
By Hallie Busta • Nov. 5, 2018 -
Indiana U is designing a smarter classroom
A working group will develop an active learning classroom prototype based on a report from a meeting of faculty members and tech and furniture companies.
By James Paterson • Nov. 5, 2018 -
At one California university, a grant helped struggling students graduate 93% faster
Cal Poly Pomona awarded 327 students close to graduation up to $3,200 to cover costs such as tuition, books, supplies and parking.
By Halona Black • Nov. 5, 2018 -
Report: Student affairs doesn't reflect student demographics
Some demographics are better represented than others, but the disparities could become more pronounced based on population growth projections.
By James Paterson • Nov. 5, 2018 -
3 college leaders urge DeVos to uphold Title IX transgender protections
In a letter, top administrators expressed "concern and dismay" over the federal government's plans to narrowly define sex by genitalia at birth.
By James Paterson • Nov. 5, 2018 -
UC Berkeley launching data science division on heels of fast-growing major
Officials said the new division, which expands access to the hot field, marks the California university's biggest reorganization in decades.
By Jean Dimeo • Nov. 2, 2018 -
U of Maryland put on warning status amid accreditation review
Leaders pledged to bring the university's governance structure up to accreditor standards by its review date next year.
By Hallie Busta • Updated July 1, 2019 -
How artificial intelligence and virtual reality are changing higher ed instruction
From more realistic simulations to better student outcomes tracking, we report from Educause on the future of some of the newest learning technologies.
By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 2, 2018 -
University relocating students at no cost for free job-training program
Students in two industrial tracks at Kansas' largest technical college are being offered free tuition and living expenses, plus jobs upon completion.
By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 1, 2018 -
How colleges are adapting to workforce development mandates
Higher education is responding to a changing economy with new curriculum and programs including microcredentials and private-sector partnerships.
By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 1, 2018 -
How Americans voted on 6 key higher ed ballot measures
Voters turned out to support more funding, transgender student rights, workforce development and free college, while the Democrats took control of the House in a move that could change the direction of U.S. higher ed policy.
By Natalie Schwartz • Updated Nov. 7, 2018 -
Reports: Public colleges becoming less attainable for underserved students
The studies suggest that cuts in state funding and the prevalence of rankings are spurring public institutions to seek more successful — and better-financed students — especially from out of state.
By James Paterson • Nov. 1, 2018 -
Who is really responsible for identifying, tracking student outcomes?
We share four lessons learned at Educause from a report about where colleges are coming up short measuring student success and how much data is enough.
By Hallie Busta • Nov. 1, 2018 -
Appeal sends Georgia State “e-reserves” fair use case back for decision
Three publishers claim victory in an opinion against the university's library for providing excerpts of their materials for free, but others question the ruling's significance with the growing use of open resources.
By James Paterson • Oct. 31, 2018 -
Baylor hit with $2M fine from Big 12 for sexual assault scandal
Colleges are having to answer publicly, and often with hefty fines and presidential resignations, for how their administrations handle reports of sexual misconduct.
By Hallie Busta • Oct. 31, 2018 -
What 6 college leaders wish they knew before taking their jobs
Administrators from Penn State University, Western Governors University, Kenyon College and more share lessons learned.
By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 31, 2018 -
Do performance-based funding models work in higher ed?
They generally don't increase graduation rates and can encourage colleges to push short-term certificates rather than longer-term degrees.
By Halona Black • Oct. 31, 2018 -
College students are more engaged in interest groups than in political parties
A study of more than 90,000 student groups found students prefer to be involved in organizations that address specific concerns or issues.
By James Paterson • Oct. 30, 2018 -
Cornell suspends program in China over academic freedom
Two exchange programs with Renmin University of China were halted over a crackdown on student protests for worker rights.
By James Paterson • Oct. 30, 2018 -
Report: Faculty mentors a key to student success, but can be hard to find
Just one-quarter of college students "strongly agreed" they had a mentor, but those that did reported higher levels of satisfaction and academic challenge.
By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 30, 2018
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