Higher Ed: Page 167


  • Endowment returns up, but higher ed is not out of the woods

    Despite the 2017 gains, the 10-year average returns are still declining — so, what does that mean for institutions? 

    By Autumn A. Arnett • Jan. 25, 2018
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    Oxford U. confronts STEM gender gap with more exam time

    Oxford officials made the move citing evidence of time pressures on girls' performance — but experts question whether this tactic is the right one for diversifying the STEM pipeline. 

    By Shalina Chatlani • Jan. 25, 2018
  • Are libraries the answer to the skills gap?

    Instead of creating new institutions, governments could use trusted, existing facilities like libraries to take on the role of workforce trainer, suggests one observer.

    By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 25, 2018
  • Survey: Academic leaders concerned about liberal arts, campus free speech

    Survey of 500-plus provosts and chief academic officers follows a tumultuous year of fierce debates and activism and questions about higher education's purpose.

    By Jeremy House • Jan. 25, 2018
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    8 global trends impacting higher ed

    Tightening immigration rules, increasing automation and rising college enrollment internationally are among the external forces U.S. colleges face.

    By Shalina Chatlani • Jan. 24, 2018
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    Claflin University
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    Lessons in leadership

    Three administrators share their keys to success and institutional transformation.

    By Autumn A. Arnett • Jan. 24, 2018
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    Georgetown University introduces two professional Master's Degrees in Higher Education

     In response to rapid changes within higher ed, Georgetown has introduced two new master's degrees.

    Jan. 24, 2018
  • 'Reskilling crisis' emerging as 1.4M U.S. jobs face technology disruption

    Only 2% of workers have the skills to transition immediately to new jobs, according to a World Economic Forum report.

    By Naomi Eide • Jan. 24, 2018
  • Report: Ed Dept. isn't doing enough to push experimentation in higher ed

    The Experimental Sites Initiative was established in the 1980s, but has mostly used its authority to provide regulatory relief to select institutions.

    By Jeremy House • Jan. 24, 2018
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    Trinity College President Joanne Berger-Sweeney reflects on a tumultuous year

    In an op-ed, Berger-Sweeney discusses a whirlwind of an academic freedom versus first amendment controversy on her campus. 

    By Autumn A. Arnett • Jan. 23, 2018
  • A Democrat and a Republican mapped out higher ed reform. Here's what they came up with

    White House advisers under Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama have outlined a "Moneyball for Higher Education," based on better leveraging data to promote student success.

    By Autumn A. Arnett • Jan. 23, 2018
  • Report: For many adult learners, going to college is desirable but unaffordable

    Survey respondents also said they believe that a college education can unlock new career opportunities, and that they prefer on-campus classes over online courses.

    By Jeremy House • Jan. 23, 2018
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    How colleges can 'de-risk' innovation

    Students and faculty are eager to innovate and start businesses — and they need the help that institutions are increasingly providing.

    By Patti Zarling • Jan. 22, 2018
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    State appropriations to higher ed grew just 1.6% for the 2017-2018 fiscal year

    The number represents the lowest growth rate in five years.

    By Autumn A. Arnett • Jan. 22, 2018
  • Higher ed leaders can — and must — take back the narrative surrounding the industry

    Northeastern University President Emeritus Richard Freeland makes a case for why higher ed is still important, and provides a roadmap for how institutions can turn the corner.

    By Autumn A. Arnett • Jan. 22, 2018
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    Student suicide data not consistently tracked by largest public universities

    Mental health advocates say the lack of data makes it impossible to measure progress and develop best practices. 

    By Jeremy House • Jan. 21, 2018
  • Pew survey highlights need for K-12, university partnerships in STEM promotion

    Half of adults believe students don't pursue STEM degrees because they're too difficult to obtain, according to Pew Research Center.

    By Shalina Chatlani • Jan. 21, 2018
  • Private Minnesota colleges recruiting rural-area students

    The schools are reducing barriers to a college for underrepresented groups through scholarships and support on campus.

    By Jeremy House • Jan. 19, 2018
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    How a president's past scandal shows leaders ought to prepare to confront controversy

    Ithaca College President Shirley M. Collado's sexual abuse case resurfaces 16 years after she appeared in court. 

    By Shalina Chatlani • Jan. 19, 2018
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    Institutional Innovation: How can higher ed leaders successfully innovate?

    In our inaugural column, we discuss what it means to innovate practically and positively. 

    By Shalina Chatlani • Jan. 19, 2018
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    Food insecurity remains a barrier for students on campus

    Hunger deeply hampers students' ability to learn, and government safety net programs aren't helping.

    By Jeremy House • Jan. 19, 2018
  • Higher ed critical to Amazon's success — and institutions joining cities to lobby for new $5B HQ

    Online retail giant announced 20 cities for proposed second headquarters, which will bring 50,000 new jobs with salaries averaging $100,000. 

    By Shalina Chatlani • Jan. 19, 2018
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    The key higher ed issues for states in 2018

    For the first time in 11 years of tracking, the American Association of State Colleges and Universities found federal policy to be the No. 1 issue impacting state actions on higher ed.

    By Autumn A. Arnett • Jan. 18, 2018
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    Grand Canyon University grooms area K-12 students for college success

    Students participating in Phoenix-area university's free after-school program are eligible for 200 full-tuition scholarships per year.

    By Jeremy House • Jan. 18, 2018
  • Survey: OER adoption in higher ed still slow

    Free online education resources may not be as well known as advocates have touted — but that doesn't mean they are disliked by faculty members. 

    By Shalina Chatlani • Jan. 17, 2018