Greater collaboration, college-ready students and unrestricted donations: Higher ed leaders share their 2018 wish lists

We asked a handful of leaders what they want for their campuses — and the industry overall — in 2018. 

By Autumn A. Arnett • Dec. 21, 2017

Black students, adult learners underrepresented on campus

The industry is still struggling to meet the needs of students of color and non-traditional students — even as these students comprise greater percentages of the potential recruitment pool.

By Jeremy House • Dec. 21, 2017

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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

TIAA CEO Roger Ferguson talks future of higher education

The economist urged businesses to partner more with institutions to fill the skills gap and increase graduation rates by connecting educational training to future jobs and careers.

By Jeremy House • Dec. 21, 2017

Big wins for public institutions in fundraising game

Public colleges and universities received a growing share of charitable donations over $100 million dollars this year. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Dec. 21, 2017

Across the country, higher ed enrollment shrinks for sixth straight year

224,000 fewer people enrolled in undergrad programs in the fall of 2017.

By Jeremy House • Dec. 20, 2017

Is your institution preparing students for future-forward jobs?

Leaders at Fielding Graduate University spoke to Education Dive on the need for university officials to focus on readying a new generation of workers for jobs which will always require a human touch.

By Shalina Chatlani • Dec. 20, 2017

Should colleges ask for a slice of future wages to offset current enrollment costs?

Lackawana College joins a growing number of institutions turning to income-share agreements to help students finance degrees.

By Patti Zarling • Dec. 19, 2017

Mental health is a growing challenge on campus, and people of color are most negatively affected

Cuts to counselors and school psychologists at the K-12 level are sending students to college with untreated trauma — and the current political climate is exacerbating the issue.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Dec. 19, 2017

What will the rollback of net neutrality mean for innovation in higher ed?

Many education advocates worry about the future of institutions' growth in digital initiatives and online offerings, but the issue is not so black and white. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Dec. 19, 2017

Will state funding to higher ed decrease again in 2018 and beyond?

With the GOP tax bill all but final, higher ed advocates are speculating on how the trickle down effects to states could impact higher ed. 

By Autumn A. Arnett • Dec. 19, 2017

Survey: Students not aware of campus cybersecurity threats

College IT departments are missing the mark when it comes to educating student bodies about cybersecurity threats

By Jeremy House • Dec. 19, 2017

Eastern Washington adopts Microsoft's data science program

Microsoft and other tech firms are launching a variety of low-cost college initiatives to close the gap of graduates with specialized skills.

By Shalina Chatlani • Dec. 18, 2017

Wisconsin looks to merge two-year and four-year state university campuses

UW System President Ray Cross says bringing the state’s 13 two-year schools under the wing of five of its 13 four-year campuses would cut costs and encourage students to earn a bachelor’s degree.  

By Patti Zarling • Dec. 18, 2017

Credit hour definitions may be dying as Congress takes up HEA reauthorization

Leading Republicans say the Obama-era standards only hindered innovation. 

By Autumn A. Arnett • Dec. 18, 2017

How the GOP tax bill could affect higher education

The bill passed the House and Senate Tuesday. Here's a cheat sheet for what it means for your industry and more.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Dec. 18, 2017

Parents grateful they chose tuition insurance

‘A semester of college these days is like buying a car,’ says one.

Dec. 18, 2017

Budgets, Moody’s and SEL: The week’s most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest on a new RAND report highlighting social-emotional learning solutions and more here!

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 15, 2017

Bay Area college starts STEM coaching program in effort to close income, diversity gap

The College of San Mateo is trying to improve retention and graduation rates for STEM students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds by offering more hands-on services. 

By Pat Donachie • Dec. 15, 2017

Quality digital tools and services enhance the student experience, boost recruitment efforts

Technologies that are complicated to learn and use take away from the overall campus experience. Demanding products that meet users' expectations, and involving students, can help alleviate these issues. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Dec. 15, 2017

Office Hours: 'Hip Hop Prez' offers tips on building a personal brand

Dillard University's Walter Kimbrough shares his insights for building a public profile in a 2-minute video.

By Shalina Chatlani • Dec. 14, 2017

Oberlin's budget woes should worry all of higher ed

Officials at the elite, private institution are struggling to close a multi-million dollar budget deficit following a dip in enrollment this year.

By Patti Zarling • Dec. 14, 2017

Rutgers School of Business: diverse faculty key to student success

Efforts to recruit and retain faculty reflective of the population of Newark helps recruit students of color, diversifies research focuses and promotes a stronger workforce.

By Patti Zarling • Dec. 14, 2017

Ann Arbor, Rexburg, ID top list of best college towns

Colleges and universities can leverage these rankings in their marketing to students. 

By Autumn A. Arnett • Dec. 14, 2017

Report: How to cut building maintenance costs

For many institutions, maintaining buildings and campus amenities is costly, but there are ways to preserve assets more proactively and sustainably. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Dec. 14, 2017

Data is key to improving campus outcomes — but infrastructure challenges are holding it back

A new paper from the American Council on Education lays out the case for higher ed executives to prioritize the creation of a campus-wide analytics culture via data collection. 

By Autumn A. Arnett • Dec. 14, 2017