Institutions turn to Snapchat to recruit new generation of students

Facebook is better for their parents, but high schoolers prefer to communicate via pictures and videos.

By Patti Zarling • Sept. 18, 2017

Oklahoma State dean finds a staff-friendly way to measure departments

The dean at Oklahoma State University's College of Arts of Sciences manages to analyze departmental outcomes extensively while mitigating faculty anxiety surrounding those evaluations.

By Pat Donachie • Sept. 18, 2017

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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. 

By Higher Ed Dive staff

Sources: UVI suffered $60M in damage from Hurricane Irma

Full damage is still being calculated, but the University of the Virgin Islands suffered severe damage to 8 buildings on campus.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Sept. 18, 2017

6 ways higher ed leaders should consider free speech on campus

New guidance from the the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges says presidents should allow students to voice their concerns. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Sept. 17, 2017

Report measures outcomes of transfer students from community to four-year institutions

A new report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center found that approximately three in 10 community college students had transferred to a four-year institution within six years of enrolling.

By Pat Donachie • Sept. 15, 2017

How can states and schools partner to help 'near-completers?'

Legislatures across the country have introduced bills to assist former students who never received a degree, according to a new report from the Education Commission for the States.

By Pat Donachie • Sept. 15, 2017

UNC board appears fractured as veterans brace for discord

One group, including several new members, is seemingly aggressively advancing its own agenda without the knowledge of the rest of the body. 

By Autumn A. Arnett • Sept. 15, 2017

In wake of Irma, Harvey and Jose, University of Michigan experts offer online 'teachouts' on hurricanes

With a course on hurricanes following several natural disasters, University of Michigan experts are experimenting with "just in time" courses to build public knowledge. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Sept. 14, 2017

Office Hours: Borough of Manhattan Community College Provost Karrin E. Wilks

Wilks, now in her third year at BMCC, shares her tips on how institutions can improve student success. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Sept. 14, 2017

How can researchers help other audiences understand and utilize findings?

There is an opportunity and responsibility to communicate with policymakers, educators and other non-academic audiences, according to a panel.

By Pat Donachie • Sept. 14, 2017

Schools drastically behind on preventive maintenance, report finds

A new SchoolDude analysis also reports schools are only recovering 40% of the cost-per-person when facilities are rented out for community use.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Sept. 14, 2017

Only 34% of institutions met new student enrollment goals this year, survey finds

Inside Higher Ed's 2017 Survey of Admissions Directors lists declining enrollment rates as one of many concerns that are top-of-mind for college leaders. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Sept. 13, 2017

Tech-nically speaking, we can close the skills gap

Darin Early, the President of the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation, writes about how the state is building the high school to workforce pipeline through career and technical partnerships. 

By Darin Early • Sept. 13, 2017

A majority of working adults say college adequately prepared them for the workforce

A new survey from the Flatiron School found 68% of working adults would return to school if it guaranteed a high-paying job. 

By Autumn A. Arnett • Sept. 13, 2017

Affordability, campus environment top campus stressors

According to a new report from Sodexo, students in the U.S. reported slightly lower levels of overall stress compared to the global average, but countries like China and India reported lower levels than the U.S. 

By Pat Donachie • Sept. 13, 2017

Georgia Tech presents model for designing online degrees

The institution recently announced plans to create a second fully online master's degree, with plans to launch in the next year.

By Shalina Chatlani • Sept. 12, 2017

Institutions can attract major gifts with planned processes, digital engagement

Organizations and institutions seeking major gifts, including colleges and universities, can benefit from organized processes of looking to attract major donors, according to a new survey.

By Pat Donachie • Sept. 12, 2017

U of California files suit against Trump administration over DACA rescission

The system's president, Janet Napolitano, served as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security and one of the original architects of DACA under the Obama Administration.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Sept. 12, 2017

Legal barriers could derail DeVos plans to overhaul Obama-era campus sexual assault policy

Many components of the previous administration's guidance on sexual assault have been enshrined into law.

By Shalina Chatlani , Autumn A. Arnett • Sept. 11, 2017

University of Arizona collaborates with Mexican business on research, product development

In addition to driving revenue for the university, the partnership could positively impact the relationship between the two countries.

By Pat Donachie • Sept. 11, 2017

BMCC executives remember 9/11

One of the institution's building fell during the crash — here's how leaders responded. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Sept. 11, 2017

Survey: Nearly 80% of institutions vulnerable to cyber risks

Roughly three in four institutions are at risk, according to an analysis by Netwrix.

By Shalina Chatlani • Sept. 10, 2017

New report illustrates challenges part-time students face

There is a lack of available data on the state and federal level regarding part-time students, who often face an array of challenges that can be exacerbated by a lack of access to necessary financial aid.

By Pat Donachie • Sept. 8, 2017

Experts tout importance of interdisciplinary approach to STEM

In the first #DiveIntoSTEM Twitter chat, educators and advocates said more science education is needed at all levels.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Sept. 8, 2017

Dive Into STEM: Literacy is the partner to scientific learning

In this first installment of our new column on STEM, we recognize National Literacy Day by highlighting the ties between science and literacy.

By Shalina Chatlani • Sept. 7, 2017