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Deep Dive
Why we give: Philanthropists detail their funding motivations
Research shows wealth is concentrated at the top, so what can smaller institutions do to attract foundation dollars?
By Autumn A. Arnett • July 17, 2017 -
Startups don't always invest in student data protection, report finds
A new report indicates that ed tech startups typically do not invest in student data protections at the outset, because of a lack of resources and low demand from customers.
By Pat Donachie • July 17, 2017 -
Colleges boosting counseling convenience with dorm locations
Students at some colleges and universities can now access counselors at their dorms or other convenient locations, which supporters said is one way to avoid long wait times for appointments.
By Pat Donachie • July 17, 2017 -
San Jose State U will utilize mobile app to enhance student life
Commuters in particular will find it easier to learn more about activities and campus life with the new app, according to Associate Vice President of Campus Life Sonja Daniels.
By Pat Donachie • July 17, 2017 -
Credly first platform to receive official Open Badges certification from IMS Global Learning Consortium
The digital credential provider received the certification for the functionality of its badge system for online learning platforms.
By Shalina Chatlani • July 17, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Coursera's Tom Willerer talks personalization, access
For 3.5 years, the company's chief product officer has improved user experience with lessons learned during his time at Netflix.
By Roger Riddell • July 14, 2017 -
Institutions are failing to communicate public impact, leading to lower perceptions
Some researchers say failure to properly communicate about their work has led to a declining respect for the industry overall.
By Autumn A. Arnett • July 14, 2017 -
Report urges Pennsylvania to reconsider college governance models
The report from the National Center for Higher Education Management Systems cites declining enrollment as a reason to make significant changes to governance and finance models.
By Pat Donachie • July 14, 2017 -
Non-tenured Duke faculty agree on first contract after forming union
The new deal includes salary increases and multi-year teaching appointments.
By Pat Donachie • July 14, 2017 -
'Regulatory reset' on for-profit colleges now in effect
The Department of Education is asking stakeholders to reopen and restart the complicated negotiations process on rulemaking for these institutions.
By Shalina Chatlani • July 14, 2017 -
Indiana U Decision Support Initiative streamlines processes with standardized data collection
Streamlining info collected by IU's finance system, human resources application and student information system has helped better inform administrators around key decisions.
By Autumn A. Arnett • July 13, 2017 -
Report: Federal obligations to research universities dropped in 2015
More than half of the drop was due to declines in support for research and development.
By Pat Donachie • July 13, 2017 -
Carnegie Mellon professor: Better tech enables higher-quality online courses
Online learning has the potential to offer higher-quality experiences for students with the development of exemplary education-specific technology and the increase in powerful tech available to general users, according to Professor Bob Monroe.
By Pat Donachie • July 13, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Lack of civics curriculum priority has longterm impact on students, admins
Students who don't receive a proper civics education foundation in grade school may be ill-equipped to become well-informed collegians.
By Shalina Chatlani • July 12, 2017 -
What higher ed administrators should consider before locking in tuition
Minnesota's College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University once considered the idea of locking in tuition, but ultimately didn't go for it.
By Shalina Chatlani • July 12, 2017 -
Study: Deeply embedded biases hinder women in academia
A new study of enrollment at business schools highlights gender disparity in enrollment and the resulting impact female faculty face while trying to advance.
By Roger Riddell • July 12, 2017 -
College students' need for hands-on experience will boost makerspaces' relevance
Makerspaces give institutions the ability to capitalize on experiential and project-based learning's popularity, challenging students to solve real-world problems.
By Roger Riddell • July 12, 2017 -
New report questions power of postsecondary credentials in the labor market
College programs have exploded since the mid-1980s, but many need to be more "closely aligned" to careers, according to the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce.
By Kathryn Moody • July 11, 2017 -
Sponsored by Barnes & Noble College
Maryland student affairs builds partnerships and advocacy on campus
The University of Maryland aims to strengthen unity on campus by creating out-reach programs for students of all backgrounds
July 11, 2017 -
Data shows decade's dramatic shift in profile of 'typical' college student
If you didn't already believe the term "nontraditional student" was extinct, this latest gathering of data may finally make the case.
By Roger Riddell • July 11, 2017 -
Can community colleges breathe new life into coal country?
They have a prime opportunity to work with workforce-development organizations, local employers and economic development coalitions to revitalize their surrounding areas.
By Roger Riddell • July 11, 2017 -
Republicans overall disenchanted with higher ed, study finds
A new report from the Pew Research Center finds 58% of right-leaning Americans say colleges and universities have a negative impact on the country, compared to only 19% of Democrats.
By Autumn A. Arnett • July 11, 2017 -
Massachusetts' dwindling higher ed support offers snapshot of national issues
Expert concerns over the state's ability to support its public colleges is part of a larger conversation on declinling state funding in higher ed.
By Shalina Chatlani • July 10, 2017 -
UNC Charlotte takes campus parking enforcement digital
NuPark's open parking management platform will eliminate the need for paper permits via license plate recognition tech.
By Roger Riddell • July 10, 2017 -
Florida doesn’t match private funds as expected, lawsuit alleges
Two recent graduates allege the state has not matched private funds raised by colleges and universities across the state as promised.
By Pat Donachie • July 10, 2017
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