10 Twitter accounts every higher ed leader should follow

We've got a list of innovators, thought-leaders, and higher education professionals that will help others in the industry stay ahead in the game. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Nov. 1, 2017

University of Tennessee system decides against outsourcing facilities management

Gov. Bill Haslam had proposed the idea two years ago as a cost-saving measure, but faculty and staff contended that it could lead to unseen expenses and would weaken campus programs.

By Pat Donachie • Nov. 1, 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

Majority of institutions have changed organizational practices for student success, survey finds

But while most are focusing on outcomes, a smaller percentage is investing in analytical tools to measure them. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Nov. 1, 2017

Ed Tech: What higher ed administrators need to know

Heading into the first day of Educause, a round-up of top stories from our recent spotlight on ed tech.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Nov. 1, 2017

UT System embraces collaborative model to move institutions forward

Through weekly video conference calls, Chancellor Bill McRaven is fostering an environment of collaboration to solve common problems across the system.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Oct. 31, 2017

Survey: more faculty gradually warm to online courses

Faculty are beginning to feel more optimistic about the use of online learning, particularly in regards to learning outcomes, according to a new survey conducted by Inside Higher Ed.

By Pat Donachie • Oct. 31, 2017

Journey of an access code: Faculty perspective

Given the widespread conversations regarding the value and accessibility of digital education, it’s clear that technology has a role in the college classroom, but how exactly are faculty using digital learning platforms and incorporating them into their teaching?

Oct. 31, 2017

How a president's handling of protests led to the decline of a campus

George Bridges' response to high-profile protests on the Evergreen State College campus earlier this year has hurt his ability to keep the student body in check. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Oct. 30, 2017

University of Iowa analysis may lead to campus restructuring

The news has left many faculty members concerned for the school's mission.

By Pat Donachie • Oct. 30, 2017

Coaching program boosts Ivy Tech's first-generation student retention rates

The Indiana community college saw a 13% lift in the retention rate of students in the 21st Century Scholar program.

By Pat Donachie • Oct. 30, 2017

Carnegie Mellon to turn abandoned steel mill into research facility

The new facility will be an advanced manufacturing hub for robotics, creating a space for both academic research and industrial growth for the city of Pittsburgh. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Oct. 30, 2017

North Carolina universities plan new CBE program for educators without certification

College and university leaders who would like to attract more students into the field of education could advocate for more uniformity and clarity in what kind of certification is necessary.

By Pat Donachie • Oct. 27, 2017

Report finds low-income enrollment decreasing at public colleges

The tug of war between legislators demanding greater access for a higher number of students while refusing to fund that access has put higher ed administrators in quite a precarious situation.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Oct. 27, 2017

Texas presidents target K-12 pipeline

Realizing it's the only way to improve the regional economy — and national security — leaders of UT Tyler and UT Permian Basin tackle the preparedness gaps.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Oct. 26, 2017

Congress unlikely to push federal mandate on campus free speech

That was the primary takeaway from a Thursday hearing covering a range of topics, from allowing controversial speakers on campus to the rights of NFL players — and their college counterparts — to protest during the National Anthem. 

By Autumn A. Arnett • Oct. 26, 2017

Ed Dept delays for-profit fraud protections

ED representatives claim new regulations must be written, but critics of the administration, including 18 Democratic Attorneys General, are not happy.

By Pat Donachie • Oct. 26, 2017

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

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

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

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

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