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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 -
Trendline
Mental Health and Wellness
This Trendline examines how colleges can address rising mental health concerns and support at-risk groups, such as transgender students and college athletes.
By Higher Ed Dive staff -
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 -
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 -
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
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