Alexander releases framework for higher education reform

This white paper provides an overview of federal accountability requirements and considers a number of ways for updating the measures. 

By Jeremy House • Feb. 5, 2018

What higher ed leaders need to know about retention

From using mobile apps for targeting distance learners to a series of charts showing the state of retention throughout the nation, here's everything you need to stay on the pulse of this topic. 

By Autumn A. Arnett • Feb. 2, 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

Who is the flagship intended to serve?

Analyses of public flagship freshmen and total enrollment find institutions overwhelmingly leave black and Latino students behind. 

By Autumn A. Arnett • Feb. 2, 2018

Engler joins growing list of former politicians assuming the presidency with Michigan State appointment

The former Michigan governor is tasked with bringing to the position some stability to the campus following the departure of long-time president Lou Anna Simon.

By Jeremy House • Feb. 2, 2018

Why quality assurance in higher ed should be a global endeavor

At the Council for Higher Education Accreditation conference, global leaders discussed what it will take to address accountability as a systemic issue. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Feb. 1, 2018

Study: Digital learning may not be the answer to liberal arts institutions' woes

This study from Ithaka S+R, in partnership with the The Teagle Foundation, is the result of two years worth of observations on residential liberal arts institutions' adoption of online learning programs. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Feb. 1, 2018

President Speaks: Ohio University president says college campuses provide proof that diversity is America's strength

Imploring Congress to act on DACA and protect the status of DREAMers, M. Duane Nellis says young people should not be held as linchpins in the broader immigration debate.

By M. Duane Nellis • Feb. 1, 2018

Boot camps saw 50% growth in 2017

Contrary to what 2017 headlines may have suggested, these programs are on the rise — and companies like Amazon and Pearson may be poised to enter the credentialing market.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Feb. 1, 2018

'The sky is falling, stuff is tanking!'

Higher education set current campus policies when growth was the norm. What does the industry do now that the norm has shifted?

By Autumn A. Arnett • Feb. 1, 2018

As Higher Education Act reauthorization conversations continue, calls for focus on equity abound

Lehman College President Jose Luis Cruz is the latest to stress the importance of equity-focused accountability to drive positive outcomes for underrepresented students.

By Jeremy House • Feb. 1, 2018

How to effectively scale a digital learning model

Experts at the Council for Higher Education Accreditation conference highlighted four key conclusions from new digital learning research and provided examples from six exemplar programs.

By Shalina Chatlani • Jan. 31, 2018

Trump calls for vocational ed expansion in State of the Union

The call comes amid Senate committee hearings on Higher Education Act reauthorization, and it's an area of focus for Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos in both K-12 and higher education.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 31, 2018

Cyber security again tops Educause's IT issues list

Other challenges include next-generation enterprise information and the digital transformation of learning — but they're not just things for IT departments to tackle, the organization said.

By Jeremy House • Jan. 31, 2018

UC president considers slashing over $400M from office budget

Facing pressure, Janet Napolitano is exploring a potentially sweeping overhaul of her office, despite an outside investigation finding very little fat in the budget. 

By Jeremy House • Jan. 31, 2018

Is Amazon dipping into higher ed?

Candace Thille, an expert in the science of learning from Stanford University, has been hired by the giant online retailer to train workers and potentially more. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Jan. 30, 2018

At Governors State U, personal touches help drive connection to course materials

Like many other institutions, Governors State is working fervently to find ways to make education more relevant for students.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Jan. 30, 2018

Report: 1.17 million fewer students on campus

A new report from the Babson Survey Research Group highlights why residential enrollments are declining and online education is growing.

By Jeremy House • Jan. 30, 2018

Standard & Poor's: Grim outlook for higher education

The rating agency lowers its rating for the industry's economic outlook, noting financial and other pressures continue to take a toll.

By Jeremy House • Jan. 29, 2018

What can data do for students?

Online universities use big-data to spot roadblocks to student success before it’s too late.

By Jeremy House • Jan. 29, 2018

Beyond grades

Admissions offices are giving character attributes more weight in the application process in hopes of boosting student retention.

By James Paterson • Jan. 29, 2018

How to retain adult learners

Saint Rice, Lindenwood University's assistant dean of the School of Accelerated Degree Programs, provides eight practical strategies for helping non-traditional students succeed. 

By Saint Rice • Jan. 29, 2018

Are mobile apps a key to online student retention success?

Mobile applications could be the right mix of convenience and classroom quality — but only if designed well. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Jan. 29, 2018

The state of retention and completion in higher education in 9 charts

Overall, the retention and graduation numbers aren't pretty.

By Jeremy House and Autumn A. Arnett • Jan. 29, 2018

How leaders can effectively manage controversy while protecting free speech

As issues of free speech proliferate across college campuses, higher ed leaders need to plan ahead to avoid a public-facing crisis. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Jan. 29, 2018

Bethune-Cookman's interim president files suit against former president, other top officials

The university's former president, Edison O. Jackson, and several other administrators are said to have received kickbacks to approve a dorm construction deal that was disadvantageous to the institution. 

By Autumn A. Arnett • Jan. 29, 2018