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

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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

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

What role do admins play in promoting tech growth?

The institutional structure of universities may make it difficult for faculty to instigate change on their own.

By Pat Donachie • Sept. 7, 2017

Regent for UT system donates $25M to school of social work

Steve Hicks, a UT alum, wanted to acknowledge the 'heroes' in social work.

By Pat Donachie • Sept. 7, 2017

Spelman, Sweet Briar consider what it means to be a 21st century women's college

Spelman College will now admit transgender students, and Sweet Briar is re-examining curricula and cost.

By Shalina Chatlani • Sept. 7, 2017

Report: Colleges do a poor job supporting individual rights of accused students

Eighty-five percent of colleges and universities poorly protect the due process of students accused of misconduct on campuses, according to an analysis by the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education.

By Pat Donachie • Sept. 6, 2017

How are higher ed leaders responding to DACA's end?

After President Trump announced a delayed end to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, administrators are mostly focused on providing a sense of security and affirmation to students on campus.

By Pat Donachie • Sept. 6, 2017

States prepare for showdown against Feds on sexual assault

The U.S. Department of Education is expected to amend the Obama-era guidance, and experts foresee changes to the standard of proof guidelines, after several states have adopted those standards into law. 

By Autumn A. Arnett • Sept. 6, 2017

Digital literacy a key factor for employers, report finds

By 2020, 35% of skills vital for the workforce will have changed, with qualities like being technologically savvy topping the list, according to the World Economic Forum. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Sept. 6, 2017

Educators grapple with integrating technology into the lecture

A new survey indicates millennials feel they learn more from devices than people — an issue faculty members are trying to navigate as they balance in-person instruction and tech.

By Pat Donachie • Sept. 5, 2017

Illinois university projects remain in limbo after spending millions

State officials doled out large sums during the planning phases of numerous projects at public colleges and universities throughout the state, but questions loom around the availability of funding to start construction.

By Pat Donachie • Sept. 5, 2017