Higher ed 'must answer the sticky questions in society'

Freeman A. Hrabowski, president of University of Maryland, Baltimore County, called on institution leaders to "tell the story" of higher education and commit to answering pressing societal questions. 

By Shalina Chatlani • March 16, 2018

Ashford poised for merger, reclassification as nonprofit

Two large institutions eye a merger to join the growing movement of for-profits seeking nonprofit status and the financial benefits that were nearly lost under the Obama administration. 

By Jarrett Carter • March 16, 2018

Housing crisis grows for thousands of California students

Rising real estate costs and limited options on campus have thousands of University of California students on a frantic search for places to live. 

By Jarrett Carter • March 16, 2018

How to secure donor funding to support diversity efforts

"Know who to talk to, how to get money, and what amount you want to get," one diversity officer told peers at a meeting of the National Association for Diversity Officers in Higher Education.

By Shalina Chatlani • March 15, 2018

Survey offers mixed reviews on faculty member satisfaction

The TIAA Institute report reveals contentment at some types of colleges, but an overall growing disenchantment with the bureaucracy in higher education. 

By Jarrett Carter • March 15, 2018

Federal rulemaking on online program authorizations unclear

Administrators search for answers on how to meet federal guidelines for online degree programs being offered across state lines. 

By Jarrett Carter • March 15, 2018

Provosts: 'Building your bench' requires intention

Succession planning is something that should be done with the whole leadership team, not just one or two cherry-picked individuals. 

By Autumn A. Arnett • March 14, 2018

Do performance-based funding policies benefit low-income and non-white students?

A Seton Hall University professor outlines possibilities for outcomes-based funding formulas in public university systems. 

By Jarrett Carter • March 14, 2018

Access and equity in the HEA reauthorization conversation

HEA reauthorization is unlikely until Congress passes a budget reconciliation bill, but how should it address the needs of the changing student demographics — or should that question be left to states and institutions?

By Autumn A. Arnett • March 14, 2018

Educational Intelligence: How one university uses data to improve student outcomes

Hear how Southern Connecticut State University uses educational intelligence to improve student and institutional outcomes.

March 13, 2018

Is the idea of higher ed as a private good holding back public support?

One economist conservatively estimates a 10.2% return on investment for every dollar spent on higher ed — so why can't the industry get over the perception hump? 

By Autumn A. Arnett • March 13, 2018

Getting out of the ivory tower and into the public square

Governors State University President Elaine Maimon thinks higher ed leaders must do a better job of listening — to their surrounding communities, to each other and to partners.

By Autumn A. Arnett • March 13, 2018

Professor's statistical model picks NCAA tournament winners

A faculty member's online model based on teams' prior performances extends Kansas University's NCAA basketball tournament brand beyond the hardwood. 

By Jarrett Carter • March 13, 2018

Free speech or inclusion? New survey finds students want more inclusion

A study from Gallup and the Knight Foundation reveals students' interest in protecting diversity on campus, even at the cost of a constitutional right. 

By Jarrett Carter • March 13, 2018

How to make data a part of an institution's culture

Higher ed leaders discussed strategies for employing student success analytics during a session at the American Council on Education conference. 

By Shalina Chatlani • March 12, 2018

Burnout: How can higher ed leaders survive the academy?

Executives at the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education conference discussed strategies for managing professional and personal stressors so leaders remain productive on the job.  

By Shalina Chatlani • March 12, 2018

ACE 2018: Institution leaders should uphold the 'truth' in their narratives

Prairie View A&M University president Ruth Simmons and Georgetown University president John DeGioia talk about how they constructively discussed their institutions' controversial past during the opening plenary of the American Council on Education conference. 

By Shalina Chatlani • March 12, 2018

Top 6 education priorities of US governors

A new report consolidates the common areas of emphasis for state leaders looking to improve primary, secondary and higher education. 

By Jarrett Carter • March 12, 2018

Institutions filling tech industry's need to blend ethics and computer science

Is there a business case for teaching students how to handle data not only effectively, but also ethically? 

By Shalina Chatlani • March 9, 2018

How higher ed leaders can generate productive conversations around race

It's not enough to pay lip service to the need for racial sensitivity on campus — there also needs to be training for community members on handling "racial stress," say experts. 

By Shalina Chatlani • March 9, 2018

Redefining department assessment through technology

A group of University of Illinois professors and a higher ed leader have developed a dashboard they say will help improve interpersonal and operational performance within campus departments. 

By Jarrett Carter • March 9, 2018

Should higher ed play a larger role in building digital media literacy and discussions?

One college CIO says students' well-being and societal freedoms are at risk, and it's time for campuses "step it up."

By Jarrett Carter • March 9, 2018

Stanford study reveals instructor bias in online courses

Professors have dramatically different ways of responding to learners with whom they self-identify, according to the survey data. 

By Jarrett Carter • March 9, 2018

President Speaks: 'Some borrowers need defense from themselves'

Dillard University President Walter Kimbrough writes about borrower’s defense and helping students succeed. 

By Walter Kimbrough • March 8, 2018

Missouri to pilot prison-based college credential program

The program will off pre-employment curriculum delivered jointly by Three Rivers Community College and Southeast Missouri State University.  

By Jarrett Carter • March 8, 2018