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

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

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

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

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

WGU graduates more likely than peers to be fully employed

A Gallup study shows that Western Governors University graduates obtain jobs quickly and are highly satisfied with the education they received — things that president Scott Pulsipher attributes to his institution's faculty mentor model.

By Shalina Chatlani • May 8, 2018

5 key strategies for successful institutional growth

A Grant Thornton report offers substantive analysis on the state of higher education, with insight into what some institutions are doing to meet ever-changing and complex demands. 

By Shalina Chatlani • May 8, 2018

Manufacturing boom highlights need for more industrial college courses

Four-year institutions can take a cue from community colleges, which are being more aggressive creating degree and certification programs to directly align with regional industrial needs. 

By Jarrett Carter • May 8, 2018

Diversity chiefs find pipeline to the presidency

As colleges work to build diversity as a key element of recruitment and retention, many campuses are turning to executives groomed in diversity programming and management. 

By Jarrett Carter • May 8, 2018

Poll: Americans look to colleges for research innovation

A report shows that seven out of 10 citizens believe that institutions are the hubs of U.S. innovation, but are campuses keeping up with their faith?

By Jarrett Carter • May 7, 2018

It's time to break silos, look at education as a continuum, leaders say

Recognizing a failure of education systems at all levels, pre-K, higher education and business experts say the only way to boost student success and fulfill workforce needs is through better collaboration.

By Autumn A. Arnett • May 7, 2018

Online consortium to close due to declining revenues

Officials hope that the 20-year-old Connecticut Distance Learning Consortium can re-emerge in a different form.

By Jarrett Carter • May 7, 2018

Campus network security officials step up fight against cyberattacks

CIOs and their teams are increasingly recognizing the necessity of proactively addressing costly cybersecurity issues. 

By Jarrett Carter • May 7, 2018

California joins other states in moving away from remediation courses

Rather than giving them a leg up, developmental courses are a dead end for many students and increase the chances they will drop out.

By James Paterson • May 4, 2018

Presidents brainstorm solutions to fraternity, sorority scandals

Leaders from institutions that recently faced tragedy or controversy stemming from Greek members behaving badly convened to address growing concerns. 

By Jarrett Carter • May 4, 2018

OER: Myths, realities and results in today's classroom

Addressing three of faculty’s most often-cited barriers to OER adoption: awareness, change and choice.

May 4, 2018

Higher ed embraces the new 'traditional' student

States and institutions are developing effective ways to help adults finance their education and fast-track earning credits towards degrees and credentials. 

By Jarrett Carter • May 4, 2018

U of Tennessee names new chancellor one day after firing

A new chancellor is installed after the embattled leader was publicly dismissed following a short, tumultuous tenure at the flagship campus. 

By Jarrett Carter • May 4, 2018

People of Higher Ed: New York University Tandon School Dean Katepalli Sreenivasan

Sreenivasan is proud of recruiting more female students into STEM programs and hiring diverse faculty members, but says he's ready to move back to teaching and research.

By Patti Zarling • May 3, 2018

Half of Indiana U students are enrolled in e-book program

The university wrote a book — literally — for the industry on how to integrate digital learning materials across a variety of degree offerings. 

By Jarrett Carter • May 3, 2018

DeVos considers reinstatement of for-profit accrediting body

The organization once targeted as a primary culprit for millions of students being saddled with billions in debt and low job prospects may get a reprieve from the U.S. Secretary of Education. 

By Jarrett Carter • May 3, 2018

In era of online access, Vanderbilt gets donor support for residential expansion

The Nashville institution is eyeing a $600 capital renovation project to replace residence halls with modern learning communities. 

By Jarrett Carter • May 3, 2018

Bringing colleges under one leadership model is more efficient, but takes work

Two Texas community colleges are promoting cross-campus collaboration to create a seamless experience for learners and boost student success.

By Autumn A. Arnett • May 3, 2018

How do we prepare students for the future? Focus on experiential competencies

Monique Fuchs of the Wentworth Institute of Technology says the industry should shift toward an interdisciplinary culture. 

By Monique Fuchs • May 2, 2018