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

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Enrollment and Retention

A look at the pandemic's continuing impact on enrollment and how colleges can ensure students stay on course.

By Higher Ed Dive staff

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

Free tool allows institutions to easily analyze, compare IPEDS data

The Data USA platform has added more than 7,300 profiles of colleges and universities, with everything from demographic trends to retainment rates. 

By Shalina Chatlani • May 2, 2018

Colleges look to mental health 'triaging' to help identify early signs of distress

With 18- to 25-year-olds having the highest prevalence of mental illness, institutions are recognizing that basic support services are not sufficient. 

By Autumn A. Arnett • May 2, 2018

Liberal arts colleges debate the value of online learning

Smaller institutions hold tight to academic learning traditions, but how can leaders navigate culture and necessity in the higher education marketplace?

By Jarrett Carter • May 2, 2018

Collaborative transfer agreements offer pathway to student success, affordability

Two- and four-year college partnerships also can provide a steady stream of revenue for institutions.

By Jarrett Carter • May 2, 2018

U of California System among nation's best at graduating Pell Grant recipients

Resources and early outreach are the keys to the system’s success at helping low-income students earn degrees, a report says.

By Jarrett Carter • May 2, 2018

How to boost student outcomes in the face of budget cuts

The University of Rhode Island shows that student success can significantly improve by employing predictive analytics, advising and other offerings.

By Jarrett Carter • May 2, 2018

Tuition discounting reaches record high in 2016-17

The short-term enrollment strategy can cause long-term harm to institutions' revenue growth strategies, according to an annual report. 

By Jarrett Carter • May 1, 2018

California community colleges look to expand opportunities for formerly incarcerated students

Campus leaders hope to reduce recidivism through flexible degree options with lower barriers to entry. 

By Jarrett Carter • May 1, 2018

Complaints of racial stereotyping doom Southern Methodist U survey

University officials defend the survey as a response to failed diversity and inclusion methodology.

By Jarrett Carter • May 1, 2018

Gordon Gee: 'The biggest issue facing higher ed is complacency'

Industry leaders discussed how the Higher Education Act should address institutions' difficulties embracing innovation while managing federal regulations during a panel discussion Monday. 

By Shalina Chatlani • April 30, 2018

Why accreditors should focus on student outcomes

The Center for American Progress suggests that a lack of emphasis on student success harms the nature of assessing institutions. 

By Jarrett Carter • April 30, 2018

Report recommends mergers for Pennsylvania public colleges

One of the nation's largest public systems faces tough choices about how to contend with rising costs and declining student enrollment. 

By Jarrett Carter • April 30, 2018

Survey: Implementing innovation on campus requires money and leadership

A majority of colleges and universities in the report said innovation is part of their strategic planning, but few have budgets or clear expectations for it. 

By Jarrett Carter • April 30, 2018

Want to collect millions in tuition dollars? Pick up the phone

At the American Association of Community Colleges meeting this week, leaders described how their institutions found unrealized revenue simply by calling those who enrolled but never came to campus. 

By Autumn A. Arnett • April 30, 2018