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How university success affects the surrounding economies
The decline of many Midwestern public universities is taking a toll on industry in the surrounding locales.
By Shalina Chatlani • Oct. 17, 2017 -
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Spectrum's Collaborative Classrooms Showcased at EDUCAUSE 2017
Spectrum Industries realizes the need for the modern, collaborative classroom to be capable of adopting a unique look and feel.
Oct. 17, 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 higher ed partnerships can help institutions stay afloat
Share facilities and resources can help institutions cut costs on purchasing materials, as well as help with declining enrollment and reduced revenue.
By Pat Donachie • Oct. 17, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Are American institutions advancing the core curriculum?
For proponents of core curriculum, results from a recent American Council of Trustees and Alumni study may prove disheartening.
By Pat Donachie • Oct. 17, 2017 -
Global survey to examine quality assurance methods for fighting academic corruption
It's the first time that a global survey has looked into what quality assurance and accrediting bodies are doing to tackle academic corruption, says a CHEA senior advisor.
By Shalina Chatlani • Oct. 16, 2017 -
Higher ed leaders discuss free speech at closed-door U of Chicago meeting
A discussion of the events afterwords revealed that the higher ed leaders present agreed strongly that free speech must be upheld, regardless of disagreements with speakers' perspectives.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 16, 2017 -
Quiz: Which fictional higher ed administrator best matches your personality?
Higher ed administrator prototypes are scarce in media representation — but in honor of National Bosses Day, we came up with a list.
By Autumn A. Arnett • Oct. 16, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How can school leaders practice effective leadership?
Education Dive sat down with an expert in the psychology of leadership who now has a course for leaders, including those in higher ed, on how to better manage relationships with employees.
By Pat Donachie • Oct. 15, 2017 -
VR, empathy and part-timer supports: The week’s most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on using fiction to curb bullying and more here!
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 13, 2017 -
More community colleges offering four-year degrees
Proponents say the schools are more suited to addressing changing needs in local businesses.
By Pat Donachie • Oct. 13, 2017 -
Deep Dive
6 signs learning a second language enhances student success
Knowing how to speak a second language helps graduates stand out in the applicant pool — a reality K-12 and higher education institutions can tap into.
By Pat Donachie • Oct. 13, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Twitter chat recap: Experts offer advice to educators on engaging more of the underserved in STEM
In the second installment of our #DiveIntoSTEM Twitter chat, NASA scientists, mathematicians and AAAS experts offer advice to educators on making STEM more accessible.
By Shalina Chatlani • Oct. 12, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How a university professor hones his craft by hitting the high seas
Hollins University professor, Edward Lynch, has found a rewarding side gig in offering lectures to cruise ship travelers on the regions and cities they are about to visit.
By Pat Donachie • Oct. 12, 2017 -
U of Wisconsin proposes massive mergers for two and four-year institutions
The system could see major changes within the next year after its leaders proposed merging the system's 13 two-year colleges with its four-year universities.
By Pat Donachie • Oct. 12, 2017 -
Report highlights partisan divides on campus free speech issues
Research released this week by the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education shows that while the majority of students feel comfortable expressing themselves, many are divided on items like protests.
By Shalina Chatlani • Oct. 12, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Report outlines critical supports for part-timers
Pushing students to become full-time is not necessarily the answer.
By Pat Donachie • Oct. 11, 2017 -
Chief marketing officers say more buy-in on digital is needed from institutional comms offices
More than one in four higher ed marketing administrators believe the approach to digital marketing at their institution is unsatisfactory.
By Pat Donachie • Oct. 11, 2017 -
Institutions stepping up to provide resources for students displaced by hurricanes
Many colleges and universities are assisting efforts to keep students from hurricane zones safe and in school.
By Shalina Chatlani • Oct. 11, 2017 -
How can colleges boost faculty engagement?
52% of faculty members reported they were not engaged with their own work, and 14% of faculty reported they were actively disengaged.
By Pat Donachie • Oct. 10, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Bringing controversial speakers to campus may cost more than anticipated
University of Florida President W. Kent Fuchs estimated taxpayers were on the hook for more than $600,000 for hosting Richard Spencer on campus yesterday.
By Patti Zarling • Oct. 10, 2017 -
Why researchers don't have answers for Trump's America
Political scientists are learning their tradition of working in silos has hindered their ability to predict or dissect the Trump era of American politics.
By Autumn A. Arnett • Oct. 10, 2017 -
Faced with a graduate shortage, Minnesota incentivizes college enrollment
Minnesota has a lot of high school graduates going into higher education, but not as many students obtaining any level of college degree.
By Shalina Chatlani • Oct. 9, 2017 -
Certificates gaining popularity, but students struggle to pay back loans
Students who have enrolled in certification programs are having difficulty in paying back student loans at a rate comparable to college dropouts, according to the Wall Street Journal.
By Pat Donachie • Oct. 9, 2017 -
In the branding wars, is college football better than Nobel Prizes? Stanford professor says yes.
Acknowledging that most schools actually lose money fielding a football program, David Larabee says the sport plays a huge role in attracting increased public and private support and driving enrollment.
By Autumn A. Arnett • Oct. 9, 2017 -
Giving students real world experiences means putting community into curriculum
In a guest post for the American Conference of Academic Deans, Gregor Thuswaldner, Dean of College of Arts and Sciences at North Park University in Chicago says community engagement should be a part of curriculum.
By Shalina Chatlani • Oct. 8, 2017
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