Trump’s community college gaffe, pop culture in curriculum: The week’s most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with a look at how Houston ISD is approaching community schools and more here!

By Roger Riddell • April 6, 2018

3 steps to strategic planning for campus innovation

Can administrators help solve the riddle of creating institutional buy-in? 

By Jarrett Carter • April 6, 2018

Learning from international ed models helps leaders bring best practices back home

Several presidents share their experiences with international education, highlighting that many problems on campus are shared across geographic lines.

By Shalina Chatlani • April 6, 2018

Maui College poised to be a 'net zero' campus

How one school is leading the way in a system's commitment to energy conservation. 

By Jarrett Carter • April 6, 2018

Measuring the economic impact of mission-based higher education

A Christian college president weighs in on the contemporary value of mission-based higher education as an economic driver for communities and states. 

By Jarrett Carter • April 6, 2018

People of Higher Ed: Marymount California University CFO Kathleen Ruiz

The chief financial officer talks about how she turned a $1.6 million loss into a $4.7 million profit in one year, why she left corporate America and her favorite Disney character.

By Patti Zarling • April 5, 2018

Crypto mining: Latest frontier in campus network security

How can institutions prevent information technology damage, and possibly leverage the cybermoney phenomenon for student benefit?

By Jarrett Carter • April 5, 2018

Broward president's sabbatical pay draws criticism

Trustees say a sizable one-year investment in an outgoing president is the right thing to do for the institution. But have they effectively made the case for the economic implications of their plan?

By Jarrett Carter • April 5, 2018

Kentucky legislators target tenure

Could a movement among college systems nationwide embolden their approach?

By Jarrett Carter • April 5, 2018

Alabama passes largest education budget in 10 years

How a fast-changing political landscape created a legislative boost for Alabama's public colleges and K-12 schools.   

By Jarrett Carter • April 5, 2018

3 keys to promoting success among low-income students

University Innovation Alliance's Bridget Burns recommends streamlining student service resources, among other strategies. 

By Jarrett Carter • April 4, 2018

Instructional design improves engagement in online courses

A new survey suggests limiting the number or engagement of instructional designers in online programs may hinder students' capacity to learn with and from each other. 

By Jarrett Carter • April 4, 2018

Fast track degrees can pay off for students and institutions, but there's a caveat

Institutions offering a speedier time to graduation may stand out for students wanting to cut costs, but such programs may not align with the typical college experience. 

By Shalina Chatlani • April 4, 2018

Data shows where students live impacts whether they go to college, but Texas Tech is trying to change that

Texas Tech University President Lawrence Schovanec is visiting rural high schools to "plant the seeds of going to college."

By Autumn A. Arnett • April 3, 2018

Embattled for-profit accreditor seeks reinstatement from Trump administration

ACICS, the organization painted as the source of for-profit fraud against millions of college students, is looking for reentry into the federal government's good graces. 

By Jarrett Carter • April 3, 2018

Federal data shows increase in sex, drug crimes on campus

A report from the National Center for Education Statistics shows select campus crimes have had dramatic increases over a 15-year period. 

By Jarrett Carter • April 3, 2018

Study: Lectures remain a steady, but ineffective, element of STEM education

Research shows that applied sciences and mathematics are better taught through non-traditional forms of instruction. So why are most colleges still using less effective teaching methods?

By Jarrett Carter • April 3, 2018

Facebook privacy concerns highlight combined data-ethics course adoption trend

Facebook is not the only tech company dealing with privacy issues, so graduates need to understand the social implications of data science. 

By Shalina Chatlani • April 2, 2018

Are campus innovation centers serving all students?

Institutions have spent millions of dollars to create innovation centers, but they largely attract white males from STEM disciplines. 

By Jarrett Carter • April 2, 2018

NYU training teachers to deter school violence

At New York University, aspiring teachers are taught strategies to identify and intervene in situations that could prove dangerous in school settings.

By Jarrett Carter • April 2, 2018

Addressing needs of underserved students requires myriad perspectives

Leaders at the American Council on Education conference discussed the importance of approaching a problem from multiple viewpoints and with a forward-thinking mindset. 

By Shalina Chatlani • April 2, 2018

Trump says he 'doesn't know what a community college means'

Touting the importance of apprenticeships and vocational training, the president seemingly dismissed the comprehensive work of two-year colleges.

By Autumn A. Arnett • April 2, 2018

Mincing Words: Diversity and inclusion

These are top buzzwords in higher ed, especially during times of controversy. But what do they even mean?

By Autumn A. Arnett • March 29, 2018

Report: Digital natives prioritize degree program information in college search

Prospective college students' interest in majors exceeds their concerns about costs or reputation, according to EAB study.

By Jarrett Carter • March 29, 2018

Akron president out after public pursuit of another job

A failed bid for presidency of University of Central Florida cost Matthew Wilson, on the job for just 16 months, his appointment. 

By Jarrett Carter • March 29, 2018