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Facebook, Google offering tech, career courses
Is this another sign that the two Silicon Valley giants are considering launching credit courses?
By Jean Dimeo • June 6, 2018 -
Program that recruits STEM majors into teaching shows positive results
Future studies will examine retention rates of UTeach graduates, as well as how prepared they feel to teach.
By Linda Jacobson • June 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.
By Higher Ed Dive staff -
Deep Dive
Tapping into the military identity to better serve veterans
Working with military-affiliated students effectively is less about intervention strategies and more about a mindset shift.
By Shalina Chatlani • June 6, 2018 -
More than 100 for-profit institutions closed during past year, according to federal data
A new report paints a grim picture for the future of for-profit education, which many expected to see rebound under the Trump administration.
By Autumn A. Arnett • June 6, 2018 -
Are SAT/ACT scores good predictors of student success?
Like other Ivy League campuses, Yale recently announced it's doing away with the SAT/ACT essay requirement, casting further doubt on the importance of test scores.
By Autumn A. Arnett • June 5, 2018 -
Report: Institutions sharing risk by admitting at-risk students
A paper from the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators says institutions have skin in the game on student outcomes.
By Autumn A. Arnett • June 5, 2018 -
Summer Reading: Strategies to improve graduation rates
A roundup of practices and insights that can help colleges and universities get students to the finish line.
By Jean Dimeo • June 4, 2018 -
University seeks to lure students back with debt reduction
Wayne State University will forgive up to $1,500 of a student's debt, a new initiative in the emerging approach to recruiting adult learners.
By Jarrett Carter • June 4, 2018 -
San Francisco colleges fusing social justice topics with advising to boost graduation rates
Students from low-income and minority communities yield high-performance metrics in a tailored bridge program.
By Jarrett Carter • June 4, 2018 -
What makes a successful CTE partnership?
With the Trump administration announcing new grants for apprenticeships, the resource is timely.
By Linda Jacobson • June 1, 2018 -
How expansion created financial pains for a Houston campus
Four years after adding freshmen, the University of Houston–Clear Lake still is searching to find success with its new identity.
By Jarrett Carter • June 1, 2018 -
'Non-traditional' presidencies more common than data shows
New research indicates that 46% of presidents have corporate backgrounds, which may lead to a mission shift away from college being for the "altruistic public good.”
By Autumn A. Arnett , Jarrett Carter • June 1, 2018 -
Presidents reflect on proudest moments from 2018 commencements
Leaders of Clemson, Trinity, Hollins and Pace universities share their highlights, from seeing DACA students cross the stage to recognizing they are promoting the American dream.
By Autumn A. Arnett • June 1, 2018 -
The importance of online learning for Hispanic students
California State University Channel Islands provides examples of how online learning can boost outcomes for diverse groups, write two educators.
By Jarrett Carter • June 1, 2018 -
Walmart to help fund college degrees for associates
The retailer anticipates that more than 68,000 employees will enroll in business and supply chain management programs during the next five years.
By Corinne Ruff • May 31, 2018 -
Can blockchain reinvent the college enterprise?
The emerging technology is changing the way a growing number of institutions approach record keeping and student credentialing and training.
By Jarrett Carter • May 31, 2018 -
Skepticism is higher ed's biggest challenge, two Harvard presidents say
Drew Faust and Lawrence Bacow say that confronting consumer uncertainty over the value of postsecondary education will continue to plague institutions.
By Shalina Chatlani • May 31, 2018 -
Column
Mincing Words: Shared Governance
While the definition varies from campus to campus, experts say it should not mean equal decision-making rights among all stakeholders, but should revolve around trust.
By Autumn A. Arnett • May 31, 2018 -
College advising program hopes to serve 1,000 high schools by 2025
A Stanford study has shown that the program improves the likelihood students will apply to multiple colleges.
By Linda Jacobson • May 30, 2018 -
West Virginia U could lose 8% of funding under proposed appropriations model
State legislators are considering a new model of funding that would create more opportunities for in-state students.
By Jarrett Carter • May 30, 2018 -
State authorization rule to be delayed for two more years
The Department of Education confirms continuing limbo for distance education offerings.
By Autumn A. Arnett , Jarrett Carter • May 30, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Is dual mission education the key to increasing postsecondary access?
Serving all a region's students may be necessary to the economic sustainability of the nation — but it can run counter to the 'Harvard envy' that prevails in higher education.
By Autumn A. Arnett • May 30, 2018 -
California governor advises public colleges to follow the Chipotle business model
Jerry Brown advocates for a reduction in course offerings as a path for degree completion and lowering costs.
By Jarrett Carter • May 29, 2018 -
Federal court blocks ED from earnings analysis of defrauded for-profit students
More testimony to come in the case that will likely set a new precedent for student loan forgiveness standards.
By Jarrett Carter • May 29, 2018 -
Colleges strengthen professor-student relationship rules in midst of #MeToo movement
Institutions are taking strong steps to avoid perceptions of lax culture on sexual harassment and assault.
By Jarrett Carter • May 29, 2018
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