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Report grades public colleges on black student access, success
The University of Southern California’s Race and Equity Center analyzed the experiences of 900,000 black undergraduates at every four-year, non-specialized, public postsecondary institution in the U.S.
By Halona Black • Sept. 26, 2018 -
DACA enrollment down 40% at 10 Arizona two-year colleges after tuition ruling
The Maricopa Community Colleges saw enrollment fall among DACA residents this year after in-state tuition rates were made unavailable to them.
By James Paterson • Sept. 26, 2018 -
Pressure on states to increase attainment puts focus on aid
Oversubscription is preventing some students from receiving funds, particularly nontraditional learners whose timeline differs from that favored by financial aid.
By James Paterson • Sept. 26, 2018 -
How colleges can manage 'flashpoints' of unrest on campus
Campuses are more diverse, global and polarized than ever with high social media use, making measured responses by institution leaders to crises critical.
By Hallie Busta • Sept. 26, 2018 -
California community colleges will continue offering bachelor's degrees
Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law an extension to a pilot program at the state's 15 two-year campuses offering four-year degrees for around $10,500 total.
By James Paterson • Sept. 25, 2018 -
Ed Department officials say their focus is on better college data, less regulation
But the industry continues to weigh issues such as access and transparency when sharing information about colleges, particularly student-level data.
By Hallie Busta • Sept. 25, 2018 -
Report: Colleges need more time to fill their incoming classes
Admissions leaders are wary of declining international student enrollment, long waiting lists and discrimination against Asian American students.
By Halona Black • Sept. 25, 2018 -
Colleges face uncertainty about sexual misconduct
Court rulings, shifting federal policies and student demands are increasing pressure for institutions navigating a growing number of cases and lawsuits.
By James Paterson • Sept. 25, 2018 -
Harvard's $9.6B capital campaign sets new record
It beat Stanford's 2012 effort by $3.4 billion and will support endowed professorships and financial aid while offsetting new taxes on endowment returns.
By James Paterson • Sept. 24, 2018 -
Report: Student leaders want a stronger voice on campus
The National Campus Leadership Council recommends several steps colleges could take to improve student perceptions about their influence.
By James Paterson • Sept. 24, 2018 -
ITT trustee sues Ed Department, lenders to help pay $1.5B in claims
The suit alleges financial institutions and government officials took advantage of low-income students and ignored the for-profit college's troubles.
By James Paterson • Sept. 24, 2018 -
As blended learning grows, students demand more face time with professors
At the University of Central Florida, an early adopter of the model, students are pushing back on a new approach that frees up faculty for higher-level classes.
By Halona Black • Sept. 24, 2018 -
What is the future of the American college presidency?
Half of independent college presidents plan to leave in the next five years, fewer than at other institutions, the Council of Independent Colleges found.
By Halona Black • Sept. 21, 2018 -
What one professor's list of 700 sexual misconduct cases means for higher ed
With the industry on the cusp of a #MeToo moment, such a list adds an element of permanence to cases many colleges wish to hide from view.
By Hallie Busta • Sept. 21, 2018 -
Report: 3 ways to make free college programs work
Free tuition programs can improve college-going culture, according to the Brookings Institution, but low-income students still struggle with other costs.
By Hallie Busta • Sept. 21, 2018 -
Penn to offer Ivy League's first online bachelor's degree
The liberal arts program is aimed at adult and other nontraditional learners, reflecting the growing trend of colleges expanding their footprint online.
By James Paterson • Sept. 20, 2018 -
Professors may ban cellphones in class, but mobile tech is taking over campus
Colleges are integrating mobile technology into campus life, meaning limits on students' use of such devices could become harder to enforce.
By Halona Black • Sept. 20, 2018 -
Opinion
Is free tuition the writing on the wall for college as a personal expense?
Free tuition at public institutions may be the only way to achieve a nationally competitive workforce inclusive of the 99%, argue University of South Florida professors LaSonya Moore and Edward Renner.
By LaSonya Moore and Edward Renner • Sept. 20, 2018 -
Rice to discount tuition for students with family incomes up to $200K
The Texas university also plans to increase aid to students with family incomes up to $65,000, covering mandatory fees and room and board.
By James Paterson • Sept. 20, 2018 -
100-plus students confront UMBC president over sexual assault response
The impromptu meeting was the result of a lawsuit filed by two former students alleging their sexual assault cases were ignored, delayed or mishandled.
By James Paterson • Sept. 20, 2018 -
U of Oregon opens coding bootcamp to train adult learners
While such programs proliferate, colleges should learn from earlier failed efforts and be realistic about what students can expect from non-degree experiences.
By Hallie Busta , Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 19, 2018 -
Opinion
President Speaks: Staying high-touch in a high-tech college world
"The real magic of the undergraduate experience occurs when people are brought into community, face-to-face," writes George Hagerty, president of the nonprofit Beacon College, which serves students with learning disabilities.
By George Hagerty • Sept. 19, 2018 -
Is restorative justice for sexual misconduct cases effective?
Advocates say the method reduces financial costs and addresses due process concerns of the accused. But critics contend it can do more harm than good.
By James Paterson • Sept. 19, 2018 -
After Florence, Southeast colleges begin to reopen
The University of North Carolina System has requested support from the Education Department as a result of damage from the storm.
By Halona Black • Sept. 19, 2018 -
Investment in embedded certifications pays off
But college, business and state and federal government leaders must work together to overcome significant hurdles, writes think tank New America.
By James Paterson • Sept. 18, 2018
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