Higher Ed: Page 171


  • Here's why graduate student enrollment may take a hit

    A House tax bill to tax student tuition waivers as income, coupled with federal caps on student loan financing, means graduate education may come with greater barriers to entry. 

    By Shalina Chatlani • Dec. 12, 2017
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    Oklahoma State University streams to Facebook Live and YouTube with Monarch HDX

    Oklahoma State University uses Matrox Monarch H.264 encoders to simplify live streaming of events to Facebook Live & YouTube.

    Dec. 12, 2017
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    Moody's: Higher education sector outlook negative

    The credit-rating agency downgraded the outlook of the higher education sector from stable to negative. 

    By Shalina Chatlani , Pat Donachie • Dec. 11, 2017
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    Report touts need for accessible and equitable high school college credit classes

    States need better measurements of the success of such classes, a working group finds.

    By Pat Donachie • Dec. 11, 2017
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    Students want outside-classroom learning, marketable and flexible workforce skills, survey shows

    Insights from a Codeacademy analysis of its students' learning habits shows schools could benefit from partnering with alternative instructional organizations for enhanced student ROI. 

    By Shalina Chatlani • Dec. 10, 2017
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    What higher ed leaders need to know about what's going on in Washington

    Advocates discuss the big issues on Capitol Hill and how institutions will be impacted. 

    By Autumn A. Arnett • Dec. 8, 2017
  • Future of higher ed could depend on servicing post-traditional learners, report finds

    Institutions must respond to the needs of adult students and other post-traditional learners to counter the expected decline in the number of traditional age students.

    By Pat Donachie • Dec. 8, 2017
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    Leaders dissect the partisan divide over higher education's value

    Experts debated the growing conservative vs. liberal chasm on postsecondary education at the Higher Education Government Relations Conference in San Diego Wednesday. 

    By Autumn A. Arnett • Dec. 7, 2017
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    "Pop-up" courses offer primers on relevant issues

    An institution in Vermont is providing "pop-up" courses to offer students learning on hot topics and career skills.

    By Pat Donachie • Dec. 7, 2017
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    Indiana University selects Matrox Monarch LCS and Kaltura for its classroom lecture captures

    Matrox and Kaltura enhance the learning experience by combining an easy to use schedulable lecture capture appliance with powerful video management system

    Dec. 7, 2017
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    3 ways of leveraging STEM expertise for ed tech success

    Schools can take advantage of students, faculty and staff with STEM skills as one way to roll out ed tech more successfully. 

    By Shalina Chatlani • Dec. 6, 2017
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    How Stony Brook U. launched a successful mobile app for student engagement

    Institutions are increasingly turning toward mobile apps to connect with students — but some schools, like Stony Brook, are following specific steps to get ahead of the game. 

    By Patti Zarling • Dec. 5, 2017
  • University of New Mexico considers partnership to utilize local shuttered campus

    The partnership would be with a Singapore-based for-profit education company to use the soon-to-be shuttered Santa Fe University of Art and Design campus. 

    By Pat Donachie • Dec. 5, 2017
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    CUNY tightens up financial, administrative practices following inspector general report

    Among the changes are provisions to allow officials to "deny use of facilities under certain circumstances," internal control strengthening measures and accountability standards around banking and cash management. 

    By Autumn A. Arnett • Dec. 5, 2017
  • Senate tax bill proposes higher ed changes

    The U.S. Senate passed its own tax reform legislation early Saturday morning, containing potential changes for higher education institutions — as well as some sizable differences with the House bill.

    By Autumn A. Arnett , Pat Donachie • Dec. 4, 2017
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    Institution of the Year: University of South Florida

    The University of South Florida is using big data and analytics to transform the culture of the institution, while also raising retention and graduation rates. 

    By Autumn A. Arnett • Dec. 4, 2017
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    Innovation of the Year: Purdue-Kaplan deal

    The news of Purdue University's plan to acquire online and for-profit Kaplan University shook up the higher ed industry when it was announced in April.

    By James Paterson • Dec. 4, 2017
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    Missed Opportunity of the Year: Failure to reauthorize HEA

    Members from both parties have indicated reauthorization is not a top priority, as healthcare and tax reform have monopolized most of the conversations in Washington. 

    By Autumn A. Arnett • Dec. 4, 2017
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    Disruption of the Year: Donald Trump's election

    Following the turn of the administration in January, items like access and affordability and the fate of undocumented students topped the list of concerns for leaders in higher ed.

    By Autumn A. Arnett • Dec. 4, 2017
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    President of the Year: California Community Colleges Chancellor Eloy Oakley

    An outspoken advocate for equitable education opportunities for all students, regardless of background, Oakley is our executive of the year. 

    By Autumn A. Arnett • Dec. 4, 2017
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    Best Investment: Digital and Social Media

    Schools are increasingly buying into the technology for branding and marketing purposes. 

    By Autumn A. Arnett • Dec. 4, 2017
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    The Higher Education Dive Awards for 2017

    The awards for Higher Education recognize the industry’s top disruptors and innovators. These leaders, institutions and trends are transforming the industry and shaping the future.

    By Autumn A. Arnett and Shalina Chatlani • Dec. 4, 2017
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    Obsession of the year: Focus on adult learners

    College leaders are now rushing to figure out how to meet the needs of these students, who require much more flexibility in their schedules. 

    By Shalina Chatlani • Dec. 4, 2017
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    Canada, Oxford, and British parliament: Our 2016 Executive of the Year tells his story

    We checked in with Utah Valley University President Matthew Holland to learn about his experiences and opportunities gained since winning the award. 

    By Shalina Chatlani • Dec. 1, 2017
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    4 ways schools use data the right way

    Experts urge schools to invest in IT staff and proper data cleaning to ensure the decisions are based on reliable data.

    By Pat Donachie • Dec. 1, 2017