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$14.8B economic impact of HBCUs outlined in new UNCF report
Public institutions account for 65% of the economic impact, or $9.6 billion, while private institutions account for 35%, or $5.2 billion.
By Autumn A. Arnett • Nov. 15, 2017 -
Report finds higher ed is failing students with disabilities
Though these students often graduate high school with the academic skills needed to succeed, the lack of focus on developing their soft skills prevents them from staying on track.
By Shalina Chatlani • Nov. 15, 2017 -
Trendline
Emerging Technology
As higher ed deals with enrollment declines and other challenges, colleges need to consider how increased and changing use of technology affects students and campus finances.
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How the corporate world's 'microlearning' approach can shake up the industry
Not considering the approach could mean falling behind market and technological trends and pressure.
By Pat Donachie • Nov. 14, 2017 -
Nontraditional students gaining steam in higher ed discussions
With more nontraditional students entering college campuses, higher ed leaders have started to focus on how their business model applies to them.
By Patti Zarling and Shalina Chatlani • Nov. 14, 2017 -
5 ed tech tips for financially strapped institutions
If run effectively, IT departments can become sources of revenue, rather than inefficient and costly drains on the institution.
By Shalina Chatlani • Nov. 14, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Survey: International enrollment in U.S. colleges is on the decline
Experts say rising college costs, competition from schools in other countries and the U.S. political climate play a role in the decline.
By Patti Zarling • Nov. 13, 2017 -
Socially-conscious investments growing in importance for higher ed constituents
Pitzer College has a smaller endowment compared to larger schools, but the institution is taking steps to invest in companies for social and moral reasons, while divesting from fossil fuel companies.
By Pat Donachie • Nov. 13, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How can institutions improve admissions policies for veterans?
Schools' approaches to veterans could benefit from an overhaul.
By Pat Donachie • Nov. 13, 2017 -
Engagement, taxes and Mitch Daniels: The week’s most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on how schools are trying to increase student voice and more here.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 10, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Dive Into STEM: Attracting, retaining qualified and diverse faculty is a prerequisite to building the field
Good faculty members can inspire and encourage students into STEM fields — but keeping them in academia is the hard part.
By Shalina Chatlani • Nov. 10, 2017 -
Documents leak could lead to increased scrutiny of endowments
After a massive leak of internal financial documents from an international law firm showing schools are stashing earnings overseas, some expect increased inquiry into financial practices.
By Pat Donachie • Nov. 10, 2017 -
Deficit narrative surrounding higher ed is holding the industry back
As we've seen with student achievement at all levels, it's often difficult to overcome negative framing to achieve successful outcomes.
By Autumn A. Arnett • Nov. 10, 2017 -
Deep Dive
13 college presidents who are also veterans
In honor of Veterans Day, we salute these higher ed leaders who served our country before taking up careers in academia.
By Autumn A. Arnett • Nov. 10, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Mitch Daniels is shaking up higher education
Purdue-Kaplan dominated the headlines this year, making a number of noteworthy transformative — and financial — moves.
By James Paterson • Nov. 9, 2017 -
Deep Dive
BYU's new Community Law Clinic to bridge local residents and institution
The law students, all of whom are Spanish-speaking, will fill a void in the community while also gaining valuable real-world experience.
By Pat Donachie • Nov. 9, 2017 -
State higher ed agencies tackle uniformity in tuition strategies
A report from the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association calls on higher education leaders to work with policymakers on feasible affordability goals.
By Shalina Chatlani • Nov. 9, 2017 -
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Deep DiveHow did 3 higher ed CIOs reimagine their institutions' IT organization? [Educause 2017]
IT leaders from Davidson College, Colgate University and the U of Richmond discussed their challenges and successes at current and previous institutions.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 8, 2017 -
Survey: Digital tools improve students' classroom experience
More than half of students want their classes to incorporate more digital learning tools and technologies, with more than 90% reporting such tools help them learn new concepts.
By Pat Donachie • Nov. 8, 2017 -
How poor tech rollout may cost more than anticipated
The state of Washington just settled a $2.6 million dispute, following a bankrupt technology company's inability to effectively install computer systems at local community colleges.
By Shalina Chatlani • Nov. 7, 2017 -
How can colleges best use texting with students?
Colleges and universities can benefit from texting students and parents about campus notifications or events, according to new information from Mongoose Research.
By Pat Donachie • Nov. 7, 2017 -
Deep Dive
All hands on deck: In Dallas, full community approach enacted to boost student outcomes
From the local K-12 administrators to the community college district, a local four-year institution and local corporations, the whole region is investing in student success.
By Autumn A. Arnett • Nov. 7, 2017 -
Federal government adds part-time and transfer students to outcomes data
The Feds are also now adding data for Pell grant recipients — a move that could help smaller institutions with missions to serve greater numbers of these students, but it could bode poorly for more prestigious schools.
By Autumn A. Arnett • Nov. 7, 2017 -
Survey highlights student-faculty divide on classroom tech
Conflicting views showcase how some technology investments may not be the right ones for both students and faculty.
By Shalina Chatlani • Nov. 6, 2017 -
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Survey Finds Half of College Students Worry about Withdrawal
What happens to family college savings plans when students don’t finish within four years? And what if they have to leave school in the middle of a semester? Nearly half (48 percent) of college students lack full confidence that they will finish school on time and more than half (55 perc...
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Surveys on campus climate at public universities reveal varying experiences
A majority of students at both the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor campus and the University of Wisconsin-Madison feel positive about their campus. However, underrepresented minorities and women report concerns.
By Pat Donachie • Nov. 6, 2017
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