Revamping the way STEM is taught through project-based learning

Corporations and higher ed groups are taking an active interest in the way introductory courses are taught, in hopes of attracting more people to the disciplines to meet workforce needs.

By Autumn A. Arnett • April 20, 2018

New career and technical ed approaches may help address employment, economic needs

A New Hampshire school hopes to meet state labor crisis and keep students closer to home through an updated CTE approach.

By Amelia Harper • April 19, 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

Institutional Innovation: How blockchain could transform student ROI

A community college is using the digital ledger to build a national infrastructure where degree information can be exchanged between students and employers. 

By Shalina Chatlani • April 19, 2018

Wisconsin higher ed system to assess job titles, pay structure

State campuses will undergo a $900,000 review of how personnel is hired, tasked and paid — and some employees will help out with the process. 

By Jarrett Carter • April 19, 2018

Divestment in higher ed harms many students, says former college president

Speaking during an event, Patrick Harker said budget issues are one of the most significant threats to low- and middle-income students' success. 

By Jarrett Carter • April 19, 2018

'Lots of models for undergrad' are necessary to meet demands of today's learners

Speakers on an ASU+GSV Summit panel agreed that most students, regardless of their age, need some support in order to be successful.

By Linda Jacobson • April 19, 2018

Leaders discuss 'rebooting' higher ed to remain competitive

At a time when some question the value of a college degree, these institutions are successfully serving a "demographic that needs to have an education."

By Linda Jacobson • April 18, 2018

Pension payouts can negatively impact education systems

The Oregon state pension system is an example of how payouts to long-serving employees are taking away resources from college and K-12 students. 

By Jarrett Carter • April 18, 2018

When faculty tweet: #acwri grows an international following

Academics build community and share memes on a popular Twitter thread dedicated to the trials and triumphs of scholarly writing. 

By Jarrett Carter • April 18, 2018

Why are career-technical education stereotypes pervasive?

An American Enterprise Institute report suggests that students in these programs are as cognitively capable as their counterparts in traditional education settings. 

By Jarrett Carter • April 18, 2018

Southern New Hampshire U expands CBE model to refugees in Africa and Middle East

The lessons learned have implications for making higher education more affordable and accessible in the U.S.

By Linda Jacobson • April 17, 2018

Strada invests $1.5 million to study adult learners

Creating workforce pipelines that can adapt to changing industry will be the focus of the new educational advocacy initiative. 

By Jarrett Carter • April 17, 2018

Labeled as racist, Reed College revamps historic class

The curriculum has drawn student protests for more than a year, and the college responded with new curriculum and a surprising perspective on the controversy. 

By Jarrett Carter • April 17, 2018

Facebook looks to academic commission to study data access culture

Facebook's data collection and culture will have oversight from academicians. But could their work create controversy for some campuses?

By Jarrett Carter • April 17, 2018

What is the role of public education in the US?

Leaders at a summit sponsored by the Reagan Foundation debated the purpose of K-12 and higher education and the role of the federal government. 

By Autumn A. Arnett • April 17, 2018

No, community colleges offering 4-year degrees does not hurt neighboring 4-year campuses

A study of Florida's community colleges that offer baccalaureate degrees shows no adverse impact on nearby four-year institutions, but there was a negative trend in the for-profit sector. 

By Jarrett Carter • April 17, 2018

Higher ed complicit in perpetuating dangerous stereotypes, researcher says

University of Illinois professor William Trent told attendees at the American Educational Research Association conference last week that the industry still allows for segregation by way of exclusion.

By Autumn A. Arnett • April 16, 2018

U of Chicago-CPS partnership pays off in big ways for district

The university's Urban Education Institute partners with the local school district to provide real-time data and feedback school leaders can quickly implement.

By Autumn A. Arnett • April 16, 2018

Community college addresses workforce crisis with training for immigrants

Southern Maine Community College has positioned itself as a go-to resource for educating first responder personnel. 

By Jarrett Carter • April 16, 2018

Many colleges fall short on digital marketing strategies

There are numerous missed opportunities to measure and utilize online campaigns for brand expansion. 

By Jarrett Carter • April 16, 2018

Kent State eyes debt-free $1B campus expansion plan

The Ohio university is using an innovative capital development model to expand its borders and revenue opportunities without incurring additional debt. 

By Jarrett Carter • April 16, 2018

How colleges are adjusting to the higher ed crisis — for better or worse

A profile shows how culture and shrinking resources are clashing to jeopardize the industry — and what some institutions are doing to stave off collapse. 

By Jarrett Carter • April 13, 2018

Reducing 'distance' is key to online learner success

Engagement begins with an institution's ability to provide support and ability to make online learners feel part of the institutional culture. 

By Jarrett Carter • April 13, 2018

Community college system upgrade results in hundreds of payroll discrepancies

A new payroll system wreaks havoc on Maricopa Community Colleges and inflames existing tempers between faculty members and the administration. 

By Jarrett Carter • April 13, 2018

Don't look to Congress, HEA reauthorization to solve higher ed's quandaries, experts say

A group of higher education leaders at the Ronald Reagan Institute Summit on Education held in Washington, D.C., concluded that as a whole, the industry is performing at a C- to C level.

By Autumn A. Arnett • April 13, 2018