How to boost the earnings power of associate of arts degrees

Authors of a new study recommend general education community college students learn marketable skills like Photoshop, website design or project management.  

By Jeremy House • Jan. 29, 2018

Finding shared governance on campus

Consulting everyone on every decision could hamper innovation, but not working with stakeholders could have grave consequences. Leaders weigh in on how to find the balance.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Jan. 26, 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

UT-Austin professors join movement against analytics company

The American Association of University Professors also warn against Academic Analytics, a company promoting data technology to identify low-performing instructors. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Jan. 26, 2018

Gender bias perception deterrent of women entering some fields

A new study from the American Education Research Journal shows college-bound women are dissuaded from entering professions where they believe they could be discriminated against. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Jan. 26, 2018

Leading Thoughts: We need to talk about sexual assault on campus (again)

Michigan State University sports physician Larry Nassar will spend up to 175 years in prison, but for the university, the trial is far from over.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Jan. 26, 2018

Most conversations about attainment struggles center around urban students — but rural students of color face equal challenges

A combination of financial challenges, distance and lack of exposure to college and culture keep rural students of color away from campuses. 

By Jeremy House • Jan. 26, 2018

The president is out. Comms, you're on deck

In a time of crisis, college and university communications and marketing teams are key to preserving stakeholders' confidence in the institution's leadership. 

By Jeremy House • Jan. 26, 2018

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

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

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

Lessons in leadership

Three administrators share their keys to success and institutional transformation.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Jan. 24, 2018

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

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

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

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

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