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Deep Dive
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 -
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.
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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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
As higher ed budgets dwindle, will smaller institutions survive?
Smaller institutions with tight budgets have increasingly considered mergers, dropping programs, and selling assets.
By Shalina Chatlani • Sept. 4, 2017 -
Discipline and community colleges: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on higher ed's efforts to turn around unsustainable business models and more here!
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 1, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Universities see opportunity in e-sports
College football kicks off this weekend, but on some campuses, e-sports are king. Miami University's Glen Platt talks opportunities and obstacles to their expansion in higher ed.
By Pat Donachie • Sept. 1, 2017 -
Wheelock College and Boston University consider merger
The teacher training college is facing many of the pressures which threaten small colleges with narrow missions across the country.
By Pat Donachie • Sept. 1, 2017 -
Deep Dive
People of Higher Ed: Southern University President-Chancellor Dr. Ray L. Belton
If he weren't in higher ed, the Louisiana leader would be working as a therapist or in social work, and having the ability to positively impact a person's life is the thing which drew him to higher ed, he says.
By Autumn A. Arnett • Sept. 1, 2017 -
7 top-of-mind concerns for higher ed stakeholders
Richard Vedder, director of the Center for College Affordability and Productivity, outlines the challenges he thinks are going to impact the industry.
By Shalina Chatlani • Sept. 1, 2017 -
Opinion
The mystical element of flow — teaching writing at the college level
Christopher J. Irving, who teaches English, composition and rhetoric at Beacon College in Leesburg, Fl, discusses the element of "flow" in writing for college classes.
By Christopher J. Irving • Aug. 31, 2017
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