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Two presidents better than one at College of Idaho
These men take a unique approach to college administration, but not without questions about its prospects for success.
By Jarrett Carter • March 8, 2018 -
Does cultural bias shape the teacher licensing process?
A dean and a professor from one of the nation's leading institutions for teacher training say that licensure rules cater to white English-speaking test takers and limit prospects for improving schools.
By Jarrett Carter • March 8, 2018 -
Report: Community college students who take unneeded courses least likely to graduate
Community college advisors who tell students to take a wide variety of general education courses to "get them out of the way" may be giving bad advice, a report finds.
By Patti Zarling • March 7, 2018 -
App shows how Internet of Things benefits colleges, students
A student-designed application allows distance learners to share heart-rate data with their gym instructor with a click of a button and at virtually no cost.
By Patti Zarling • March 7, 2018 -
Deep Dive
What is the future of for-profit higher ed?
Some experts believe Purdue-Kaplan was just the tip of the iceburg, and the business model of the future is one that combines for-profit and traditional models together.
By Autumn A. Arnett • March 7, 2018 -
Hawaii lawmakers make major changes to open-source textbook bill
New proposal reverses course on textbook open-source cost-saving measure.
By Jarrett Carter • March 7, 2018 -
San Diego colleges plan major building upgrades and new construction
Despite budget pressures, leaders say campus expansion will reap civic benefits.
By Jarrett Carter • March 7, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Day 2 at SXSWedu 2018: 'How Paul Quinn College became a movement'
President Michael J. Sorrell detailed his efforts to turn around the college by refocusing the HBCU in a community-based learning direction.
By Roger Riddell • March 6, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Day 2 at SXSWedu 2018: Paul Quinn College’s turnaround, data interoperability and learning science
Students shared their experiences with mindfulness and more as the conference rolled into its second day.
By Roger Riddell • March 6, 2018 -
Report outlines key steps for navigating technology impacts on higher education
Research from Ithaka S+R offers leaders ways to integrate more technology into their institutions' business models while improving student outcomes.
By Shalina Chatlani • March 6, 2018 -
Grand Canyon's nonprofit conversion approved
The Arizona university's switch could be a case study for the resurgence of for-profit institutions under the Trump administration.
By Jarrett Carter • March 6, 2018 -
Can public higher education effectively fight for its survival?
A Louisiana State University professor takes his state's public universities to task, saying a lack of mobilized advocacy is to blame for their decimated condition.
By Jarrett Carter • March 6, 2018 -
University formed from Purdue's acquisition of Kaplan clears last regulatory hurdle
Purdue University Global is set to launch in April, with Kaplan President Betty Vandenbosch serving as chancellor.
By Autumn A. Arnett • March 5, 2018 -
Should cybersecurity be a college president's top priority?
Institutions are often a top target for cyberattacks, but higher education leadership may be ill-equipped to address this reality, a report finds.
By Shalina Chatlani • March 5, 2018 -
Deep Dive
How to improve transfer outcomes for community college students
A new guide advises two- and four-year institutions to coordinate programs, offer tailored advising and make transferring a priority.
By Patti Zarling • March 5, 2018 -
'One-and-done' model of higher ed is in the past
Western Governors University officials are leveraging data to better understand employers' needs and how the university can meet them.
By Autumn A. Arnett • March 5, 2018 -
Non-traditional barriers to retention and graduation
A growing number of students are hungry or homeless. Experts say leaders need to look beyond surface-level metrics in discussing ways to help nontraditional students succeed.
By Patti Zarling • March 5, 2018 -
Post-tenure policy changes cause controversy at Tennessee
Faculty members bristled at prospects of increased review and arbitrary guidelines, saying the policy would unfairly categorize instructors' performance on data such as program enrollment and costs.
By Jarrett Carter • March 5, 2018 -
Study: Text 'nudges' boost engagement for community college STEM students
A new report shows text messages encourage students to adopt time-management and study skills — which can have a positive impact on retention rates.
By Jarrett Carter • March 2, 2018 -
Should public universities privatize given state budget constraints?
The University of Pittsburgh board and chancellor discuss ending ties with Pennsylvania as state funding is frozen for a third straight year.
By Patti Zarling • March 2, 2018 -
Hospitality group looks to strengthen worker pipeline through online courses
Facing a labor shortage, the American Hotel and Lodging Association wants to make it easier for hotel employees to earn an associate’s or a bachelor’s degree at little or no cost.
By Patti Zarling • March 1, 2018 -
Institutional autonomy and the social contract: How higher ed must leverage uniqueness to improve quality
Is a "delusion of excellence" in higher education keeping the enterprise from fulfilling the mission of turning out educated workers?
By Autumn A. Arnett • March 1, 2018 -
Deep Dive
People of Higher Ed: Elizabeth City State CEO and Chancellor Thomas Conway
Education Dive talked with Conway about the University of North Carolina system’s controversial new $500 tuition program, inconsistencies in the Star Wars novels, and his travel plans after retirement.
By Autumn A. Arnett • March 1, 2018 -
Maine's population crisis an example of struggles facing colleges in rural states
Residents are growing older and the number of high school graduates is dropping, spelling trouble for the state’s higher ed system.
By Jarrett Carter • March 1, 2018 -
Are student protesters putting college admission at risk?
Campus executives walk a fine line on high school student activism.
By Jarrett Carter • March 1, 2018
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