Report finds many small, private colleges are in strong financial shape

Small and mid-sized private colleges and universities throughout the country are mostly in solid financial shape, according to a new report from the Council of Independent Colleges.

By Pat Donachie • Aug. 16, 2017

How can institutions streamline the credit-earning process?

Students sometimes accumulate excess credits for deliberate reasons, but an administrator at Indiana University says there are approaches to help reduce unnecessary credits.

By Pat Donachie • Aug. 16, 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

Florida universities are testing new business models — and the results are in

At the same time the University of South Florida is focusing on teacher recruitment, plans at some schools in Central Florida to offer $10,000 degrees have fallen flat. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Aug. 15, 2017

The value of college: the parents' perspective

With new obstacles facing this generation of college students, parent's are looking onto their children's education with both optimism and apprehension. 

Aug. 15, 2017

Analysis of British universities confirms importance of program selection

Researchers found selectivity of the institution also matters, with graduates from the country's most selective university making twice as much as those fromthe country's least.

By Pat Donachie • Aug. 15, 2017

Governors call for greater partnership around workforce development

There's an opportunity for four-year and two-year colleges to work more closely with industry to ensure the degree and certification programs being offered are meeting workforce needs.

By Pat Donachie • Aug. 15, 2017

Poor stakeholder communication the biggest cause of partisan divide over higher ed

A lack of information around the true cost of college and salary earning potential is mostly to blame for the difference between Republicans' and Democrats' perceptions.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Aug. 15, 2017

Urban informatics offers partnership opportunities between institutions, cities

The popularity of the field is growing, and proponents say it offers higher ed an opportunity to partner with their locales to solve issues related to urban living. 

By Pat Donachie • Aug. 15, 2017

Report finds majors matter more for graduate earnings than institutional brand

A new study of the University of Texas system indicates major, more than institutional brand, matters in post-graduation outcomes, providing an incentive for administrators to examine their program offerings.

By Pat Donachie • Aug. 14, 2017

Some Ohio community colleges will soon offer Bachelor's degrees

Community colleges in Ohio may be able to offer four-year programs, thanks to a change in an upcoming fiscal year budget.

By Pat Donachie • Aug. 14, 2017

Audit: University of Florida official altered public records

Former General Counsel Jaime Keith handled requests which pertained to her personally, changing their contents to reflect more favorably on herself.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Aug. 14, 2017

How should college presidents respond to outside antagonists?

After a weekend of violent protests near the University of Virginia, the role of the college president comes into question. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Aug. 13, 2017

College anxiety and K-12 social media strategy: The week's most-read education news

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By Roger Riddell • Aug. 11, 2017

CBE programs face challenges of growth at many institutions, report finds

Competency-based education programs have received increased notice and support, but it's still difficult to start new programs.

By Pat Donachie • Aug. 11, 2017

Presidential salaries at public institutions increasing

Average compensation totaled $521,000, but Texas leads the nation with several leaders earning more than $700,000 annually.

By Pat Donachie • Aug. 11, 2017

How does the idea of prestige in academia impact student success?

The topic of academic prestige, and specifically how "class" differences among institutions impact hiring mobility, took center stage in a recent essay for Inside Higher Ed. 

By Autumn A. Arnett • Aug. 11, 2017

Bootcamps expanding at traditional universities, but efficacy of model still unstable

Increasing numbers of schools shutting down means the business model is still unstable. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Aug. 11, 2017

Students want more real-time information about progress

A new report shows students check automated alert notifications on their academic performance, particularly when data is compared to student peers.

By Pat Donachie • Aug. 10, 2017

University of Florida presidential search committee held private meetings with finalist

For public universities, which is more important: transparency or confidentiality?

By Pat Donachie • Aug. 10, 2017

Webster University targets drop-outs for re-enrollment

Administrators are hoping to bring former students who did not attain a degree back into the fold in order to offer a credential for a sizable, yet relatively untapped group of potential students.

By Pat Donachie • Aug. 10, 2017

Shuttered Wisconsin for-profit to reopen campuses under same management

Globe University will be among the first to benefit from the relaxed oversight of the Trump administration. 

By Pat Donachie • Aug. 10, 2017

41% of community college grads eventually earn bachelor's

A new report shows promising trends for transfer students.

By Pat Donachie • Aug. 9, 2017

Report: Profit motivations of OPMs could jeopardize students' academic success

Online program management providers allow traditional institutions to expand services, but the Century Foundation warns schools must exercise proper oversight. 

By Pat Donachie • Aug. 9, 2017

Codecademy CEO talks bootcamp growing pains, new 'Pro' courses

Recovering from its near-death experience, Zach Sims' company is focusing on additional content, help and mentorship.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 9, 2017

Nearly half of prospective college students don't expect to graduate

Two surveys show students generally feel concerned about going on to college and 48% believe they may have to drop out of school.

By Pat Donachie • Aug. 8, 2017