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Harvey Mudd president reflects on tumultuous year
President Maria Klawe reflected on a draining year for the institution in a recent interview with NPR, discussing how mental health issues and student protests are primary concerns.
By Pat Donachie • Aug. 3, 2017 -
Higher ed must reframe arguments about viability
Postsecondary professionals clearly believe in the benefit of a college education, but they must learn to frame their defenses for students and families who are no longer certain of that value.
By Pat Donachie • Aug. 3, 2017 -
Trendline
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.
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Students across K-12 and higher ed can benefit from intro to data analytics
Efforts to best equip graduates with the skills for a fast-changing future workforce may necessitate data analytics for all.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 2, 2017 -
NAICU: Cost of college could go down if institutions collaborate
The National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities is calling on Congress to provide a five-year exemption to antitrust laws for all private, nonprofit colleges and universities.
By Autumn A. Arnett • Aug. 2, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Survey: College business officers are increasingly concerned about financial stability
A new survey from Inside Higher Ed finds many chief business officers feel that the entire higher ed industry is in dire straits.
By Pat Donachie • Aug. 1, 2017 -
Hiring admins from outside academia may be 'latest trend,' but is it best?
New University of Wisconsin Board of Regents President John Behling has instituted a panel focused on increasing the frequency of chancellors hired from beyond academia.
By Pat Donachie • Aug. 1, 2017 -
Can data analytics solve campuses' ransomware concerns?
With ransomware incidents rising 35% in 2015, solutions that can constantly monitor for such an attack are increasingly critical in saving time and money for institutions.
By Roger Riddell • July 31, 2017 -
Opinion
What schools of business must do: Transform students into conscious leaders
Higher ed is succeeding at a focus on intelligence, but there's still more to be done on building character, one business dean says.
By Joan Marques • July 31, 2017 -
The higher ed mission statement should define, not limit, the campus focus
University of Saint Joseph's President Rhona Free recently discussed the limitations she imposed on her own tenure by interpreting the mission statement too narrowly.
By Pat Donachie • July 31, 2017 -
Retiring U of Iowa VP shares what he wishes he'd known
Tom Rocklin writes that budding administrators must understand that important (or unimportant) issues don't necessarily arrive clearly marked at your desk or inbox.
By Pat Donachie • July 31, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Revenue: What higher ed leaders need to know
In our first spotlight issue for higher education, Education Dive analyzed trends and challenges and presented recommendations which, we hope, will help the industry move forward.
By Autumn A. Arnett • July 31, 2017 -
Carnegie Mellon project explores AI's potential in higher ed
CMU AI hopes that by shrinking gaps between faculty, students and staff and bringing together research in a variety of STEM disciplines, it can create a "hive mind" environment that will benefit research as a whole.
By Roger Riddell • July 28, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Trump's proposed ban on transgender service members could affect future military academy enrollment
A successful implementation of the policy would overturn an order previously issued by the Defense Department last year asking the Armed Forces to begin a process of allowing transgender soldiers to serve openly.
By Pat Donachie • July 28, 2017 -
Is the HBCU bubble next in line to burst?
The last few years saw an unprecedented focus on for-profit institutions, leading to a wave of closures in the sector. Are historically black institutions next?
By Autumn A. Arnett • July 28, 2017 -
Interest in online programs up drastically, while traditional programs continue to drop
The conclusions were drawn from an analysis of google keyword search data, which found a 21% increase in searches for online programs over 2016, but a 10% decrease for on-campus programs.
By Autumn A. Arnett • July 28, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Students say they don't know where to turn for mental health services
A survey from Lady Gaga's foundation shows young adults value mental health, but don't always attend schools providing access to appropriate services and information.
By Pat Donachie • July 27, 2017 -
Higher ed forges ahead on immersive tech integration
The gap between quality and affordability is closing, but institutions must still constantly "pulse-check" to remain informed of the latest innovations.
By Pat Donachie • July 27, 2017 -
Higher ed institutions among nonprofits with largest endowment expansions
Significant endowment growth at elite colleges and universities is attracting the attention of policymakers and other critics.
By Pat Donachie • July 27, 2017 -
Other nations working harder to attract research talent
Higher ed's difficulties in recruiting foreign researchers, due to the political climate, may present competitive advantages for other nations.
By Pat Donachie • July 27, 2017 -
Need more computer science teachers? Be proactive about recruiting
Panelists at the Microsoft Policy Innovation Center discussed the lack of qualified K-12 computer science teachers, and said schools could take more initiative around funding and course offerings.
By Shalina Chatlani • July 27, 2017 -
Is higher ed creating the next dropout factories?
One author argues pressure around social mobility reports has led to overinflated admissions — and rising dropout rates.
By Autumn A. Arnett • July 27, 2017 -
Strong oversight, communication key to smooth higher ed IT shifts
Change is constant in higher ed IT, but keeping people at the center of the process and managing it to account for impacts on all potential stakeholders can ease roadblocks.
By Roger Riddell • July 26, 2017 -
Report: Fewer low-income students attending colleges best-suited for upward mobility
A new paper details the impact that colleges and universities have on upward mobility, finding that "mid-tier public universities" are particularly successful in helping students advance.
By Pat Donachie • July 26, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Can colleges find ways to reset climbing admin costs?
The Boards of Trustees and college administrators must keep administrative costs in check to ensure higher ed remains affordable for students, the president of the American Council of Trustees and Alumni says.
By Pat Donachie • July 26, 2017 -
Report: Communication an essential skill for engineers working with IoT
A report from Northeastern University-Silicon Valley further highlights the importance of "soft skills" in high-demand technical fields.
By Pat Donachie • July 26, 2017
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