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Carnegie Mellon to debut degree in artificial intelligence
The higher education hub for innovation adds to its profile with the new academic offering in an in-demand field.
By Jarrett Carter • May 16, 2018 -
Opinion
Fulfilling the promise of equal education in a diverse country
Professor Richard Greggory Johnson III advocates for increased mentorship programs in higher ed to achieve a more representative teaching workforce.
By Richard Greggory Johnson III • May 15, 2018 -
Tennessee free community college yields promising results
One of the first free tuition programs for two-year students shows off a strong report card for its first cohort.
By Jarrett Carter • May 15, 2018 -
Building bridges between institutions and poverty in their communities
Institutions in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Illinois are working to develop stronger ties with surrounding areas to boost college readiness and student success.
By Autumn A. Arnett • May 15, 2018 -
Institutions struggle to find the line between mental health intervention and privacy issues
A profile of a student's suicide on campus reopens old questions about when schools are responsible for alerting others to a potential threat of self-harm.
By Jarrett Carter • May 15, 2018 -
For-profit promises students certification and job in one year
MissouriU attracted more than 10,000 applications — including academic stars — for 50 slots since launching last fall.
By Jarrett Carter • May 15, 2018 -
Better strategies needed to effectively serve part-time students, especially single mothers
While systems are starting to collect outcomes data for part-time students, the initial results show the needs of these learners have largely been ignored.
By Shalina Chatlani • May 14, 2018 -
Cash reserves for Connecticut's higher ed system could fall to zero by 2021
Increasing fringe benefit costs and pension contributions could lead to significant changes for the state's two-and four-year institutions.
By Jarrett Carter • May 14, 2018 -
In defense of administrative bloat in higher ed
Seton Hall's Robert Kelchen analyzes the statistics and trends behind administrative expansion, and why it may be a good thing for the industry.
By Jarrett Carter • May 14, 2018 -
Student ROI more dependent on degree than status of institution
Georgetown economist Anthony Carnevale says the gap between the highest- and lowest-paying bachelor's degrees means that more students need less education — a reality that's impacting the value of institutions.
By Shalina Chatlani • May 13, 2018 -
Virtual reality grows as asset in academic, enrollment management
Campuses are bringing VR technology to campus in the classroom and beyond.
By Jarrett Carter • May 11, 2018 -
3-year programs cut costs, time to completion
At least 32 institutions offer ways for students to graduate in less time, but most initiatives are traditional four-year programs squeezed into three years.
By Jarrett Carter • May 11, 2018 -
Is diversity hiring a threat to academic growth?
The Economist presents a stark view of how staffing a diversity office cuts investments in the academic enterprise.
By Jarrett Carter • May 11, 2018 -
Columbia College is latest to cut costs for adult learners
The private liberal arts college joins a growing list of institutions looking to bolster enrollment and opportunity for the new traditional student.
By Jarrett Carter • May 11, 2018 -
Yale, Duke, Colorado State incidents reveal miles to go on inclusion efforts on campus
Twitter was on fire with higher ed leaders who were quick to point that out.
By Autumn A. Arnett • May 10, 2018 -
Have nonprofits adopted negative for-profit habits?
An increasing number of nonprofit institutions with expansive online degree programs face scrutiny for their enrollment practices and graduation rates.
By Jarrett Carter • May 10, 2018 -
Brookhaven College pilots alternative credential pathways
Could this model, in which students take 30 credits online before classes on campus, be the future of higher education?
By Autumn A. Arnett • May 10, 2018 -
Ed Department rolling out free digital textbook program
The department is using a $5 million federal appropriation for a pilot to expand access to open educational resources at colleges nationwide.
By Jarrett Carter • May 10, 2018 -
Study: Program to increase college readiness among young minority men failed
According to a report, schools in a $24 million NYC program did no better than others at preparing the students for college or helping them get in.
By James Paterson • May 10, 2018 -
Stackable degrees could be the future of higher education, experts say
Industry leaders contend that the traditional four-year graduation pathway will become obsolete with the rising need for alternative credentials.
By Shalina Chatlani • May 9, 2018 -
Study: Majority of 4-year institutions not meeting needs of Pell Grant students
Authors of the Third Way report that comes to this conclusion said leaders need to take steps toward the disaggregation of data around student outcomes and use that to boost outcomes the nation's most underserved students,.
By Shalina Chatlani • May 9, 2018 -
Opinion
Pushing for gender equality in higher ed leadership
Maryville University's Susan Bartel writes that if higher education is serious about increasing women in leadership, it's time to for family-friendly leave policies, childcare facilities on campus and telecommuting opportunities.
By Susan Bartel • May 9, 2018 -
Learning analytics can infringe on student privacy
IT leaders are opting for more transparency with students over how their data is being used in order to avoid potential privacy violations.
By Jarrett Carter • May 9, 2018 -
P3 arrangements spur campus construction, but some colleges are wary
Many campuses are brokering deals with private companies to avoid construction costs, but some institutions say they require more than an construction agreement to manage the external affairs and business strategy attached to these projects.
By Jarrett Carter • May 9, 2018 -
Campus mental health services still not serving the needs of all students
A conference examined how to provide support to "model minority" student groups commonly underserved on college campuses.
By Jarrett Carter • May 9, 2018
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