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39% of higher ed administrators would be lawyers if they weren't in academia
From Title IX and free speech controversies to an increased focus on government relations, the job of the higher ed administrator is becoming increasingly more complex.
By Autumn A. Arnett • Oct. 26, 2017 -
Students aren't flocking to tablets, but support staffers love them
They say the devices help to alleviate the crush of paperwork and allow them to concentrate on necessary tasks.
By Pat Donachie • Oct. 25, 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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Are certificates losing their value?
Research shows the alternative credentials may not actually help workers earn more than with just a high school degree.
By Shalina Chatlani • Oct. 25, 2017 -
University of Wisconsin leaders may face difficulties maintaining student, faculty buy-in
Faculty and students at the University of Wisconsin's public system have expressed concern that it is adopting a more top-down and conservative ideology-driven approach to governance.
By Pat Donachie • Oct. 24, 2017 -
Institutions embracing social media's potential
47% of high school seniors, 55% of juniors, 61% of sophomores and 33% of parents of high schoolers clicked on a search, display or social media ad for a college.
By Autumn A. Arnett • Oct. 24, 2017 -
Policymakers, education organizations increase focus on STEM graduates in the workforce
The focus comes as more players in the industry recognize tech gaps that need to be filled in local economies.
By Shalina Chatlani • Oct. 24, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How low-coding technology helped the University of South Florida weather Hurricane Irma
Officials say they built a rapid response application to better inform decision-making in under 24 hours and a thorough collection of data was key.
By Autumn A. Arnett • Oct. 23, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Systems are important, but so are the people
In all cases, identifying the problem must precede identifying the solution, but getting campus buy-in and providing the essential professional development around solutions may be more critical.
By Autumn A. Arnett • Oct. 23, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Higher ed is becoming more entrenched in tech — what does this mean for CIOs?
We spoke with Virginia Tech CIO Scott Midkiff to find the answers.
By Shalina Chatlani • Oct. 23, 2017 -
Support for student entrepreneurship is critical to economic development, international report finds
A report on higher education in Ireland calls on education advocates and policymakers to support student innovation in economic development.
By Shalina Chatlani • Oct. 23, 2017 -
Deep Dive
CIOs craft strategies for student, staff cybersecurity awareness
Breaches of personal information are increasingly a part of the national conversation, and higher ed leaders are working overtime to reassure end users their data is safe.
By Pat Donachie • Oct. 23, 2017 -
Consortiums growing in popularity to promote ROI
The Liberal Arts Career Network consists of 39 different institutions pooling together to offer competitive job and internship opportunities to students.
By Pat Donachie • Oct. 23, 2017 -
University-industry partnerships key to building students' career options
Career fairs and other standard recruitment practices may no longer be appealing to students.
By Shalina Chatlani • Oct. 23, 2017 -
Pell proxy is a bad indicator of an institution's socio-economic profile, report says
65.7% of Pell Grant recipients in the 2011-2012 school year were low-income students while the other 34.3% were middle-income or above, the report found.
By Autumn A. Arnett • Oct. 23, 2017 -
Language, quizzes and effective leadership: The week’s most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on how school leaders can practice effective leadership and more here!
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 20, 2017 -
Emphasis on Research critical to institutional ROI
If small to mid-sized institutions want to remain relevant in an ever-changing climate, they must increase their emphasis on research.
By Autumn A. Arnett • Oct. 20, 2017 -
Connecticut to possibly consolidate community colleges
The president of Connecticut State Colleges and Universities is presenting the plan to the Board of Regents of Higher Education this week.
By Pat Donachie • Oct. 20, 2017 -
Deep Dive
New York institutions tout value in supporting global ed programs
CUNY and SUNY have embarked on a number of programs in support of a myriad of causes around the world, often partnering with universities in foreign countries to expand their global footprints.
By Pat Donachie • Oct. 20, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Office Hours: KSU President M. Christopher Brown II on HBCUs, proving institutional value
Kentucky State University President M. Christopher Brown II was inaugurated last week — in this office hours, he talks the state of HBCUs and how to be an effective leader.
By Shalina Chatlani • Oct. 20, 2017 -
Are state higher ed officials moving toward mergers?
Across the nation, policymakers are discussing how to address public college systems amid dwindling state budgets.
By Shalina Chatlani • Oct. 19, 2017 -
UF President: Taxpayers are being unfairly burdened in the name of free speech
W. Kent Fuchs estimates the university will spend $600,000 in additional security costs to host Richard Spencer today.
By Autumn A. Arnett • Oct. 19, 2017 -
Alamance Community College celebrates new $16M tech facility
The college hopes to train students in a variety of useful skills, including welding, machining and automotive systems.
By Pat Donachie • Oct. 19, 2017 -
How can presidents better handle campus emergencies?
Researchers studying the swing of recent campus incidents have come up with several strategies to guide presidents through emergencies and effectively respond.
By Shalina Chatlani • Oct. 19, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Attracting young alumni donors a persistent challenge, report finds
Colleges and universities could better engage younger donors by personalizing outreach and showing the tangible impact of a gift.
By Pat Donachie • Oct. 18, 2017 -
Following Maria, Tulane offers tuition free semester to Puerto Rico's students
Students will not be considered transfers, but instead pay tuition back to original Puerto Rican schools.
By Pat Donachie • Oct. 18, 2017
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