Higher Ed: Page 189
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College Scorecard is here to stay. What does that mean for administrators?
The Department of Education appears to be planning to maintain the controversial Obama administration ed initiative.
By Shalina Chatlani • June 14, 2017 -
Maintaining institutional autonomy arises as a top challenge for higher ed in 2017
Administrators at public colleges and universities must protect their schools from challenges posed by decreasing revenue and enrollment, as well as dangers to those school's autonomy posed by lawmakers.
By Pat Donachie • June 13, 2017 -
MIT receives anonymous, no-strings-attached gift of $140M
The school is currently in the second year of a $5 billion public fundraising campaign, with $3.4 billion collected thus far; 20% of the funds raised thus far have been unrestricted.
By Pat Donachie • June 13, 2017 -
Institutions work to prepare students for a changing work environment
As millennials are on course to work for a greater number of employers, educators must help students learn how to navigate the changing landscape
By Pat Donachie • June 13, 2017 -
DeVos: More funding does not necessarily boost school performance
The U.S. Secretary of Education last week said she did not believe higher funding levels for schools would necessarily raise their performance.
By Pat Donachie • June 13, 2017 -
Sponsored by Barnes & Noble College
Unleashing the Power of the Campus Bookstore
Barnes & Noble College announces the Project 770 initiative, a survey which records students’ impressions of their local campus stores.
June 13, 2017 -
CUNY's remedial education program models successful engagement
Students enrolled in CUNY Start are reportedly making great strides in comparison to the general trends of students in remedial classes, offering a new approach for other colleges to follow.
By Pat Donachie • June 12, 2017 -
UW's Flexible Option programs grow without much revenue
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker wants options increased but is not allocating funding towards the goal.
By Pat Donachie • June 12, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Technology is changing the way institutions approach traditional disciplines
From anatomy to English, possibilities abound to transform learning with digital tools.
By Pat Donachie • June 12, 2017 -
On some of the most critical issues facing the future of higher ed, a round-up of expert opinions
Experts from the New York Times' Higher Ed Leaders Forum this month delivered what they consider to be the most important issues facing colleges and universities as they try to develop a new vision for higher ed.
By Shalina Chatlani • June 11, 2017 -
How administrators can manage relationships with ed tech vendors to get what they want
As technology adoption in education grows, higher education administrators must manage and build their relationships with different ed tech vendors more effectively in order to get exactly what they need for the classroom.
By Shalina Chatlani • June 11, 2017 -
Future schools and skills gaps: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest buzzword for digital natives, game-based learning's rising value and more here!
By Roger Riddell • June 9, 2017 -
CUNY wants more oversight of foundations
The City University of New York intends to call for greater regulatory oversight of its affiliated nonprofit foundations following state and federal investigations into misspent funds.
By Pat Donachie • June 9, 2017 -
Report: Professors don't disclose mental health issues to institutions
Faculty members concerned about their mental health may speak with a colleague, but will not typically speak about it with a supervisor or other on-campus services, according to a new report.
By Pat Donachie • June 9, 2017 -
University administrators turn to data to prevent student failure
Using comparative analytics, leaders benchmark against student success at other institutions to predict whether students will excel or fail at their own.
By Shalina Chatlani • June 9, 2017 -
Accreditor: Content, graduate impact outweigh student outcomes in importance
It is more important for accreditors to regulate the quality of education and pathways to content mastery, according to Association of Specialized and Professional Accreditors Executive Director Joseph Vibert.
By Autumn A. Arnett • June 9, 2017 -
Strategies for disabled learners are effective for everyone
Technology intended to assist students with learning challenges can provide a boost for all in the class.
By Autumn A. Arnett • June 8, 2017 -
New institution won't charge tuition until students get high-paying jobs
A new startup is offering a one-year alternative education course and promises that graduating students will not have to pay anything back towards tuition until they earn more than $50,000.
By Pat Donachie • June 8, 2017 -
Higher ed should focus more on teacher effectiveness, professor argues
A Stanford University professor advocates for utilizing more "active learning" approaches in higher ed classrooms.
By Pat Donachie • June 8, 2017 -
Colleges and universities weather the storm of challenges facing higher ed
From aggressive consolidation plans to tuition discounting — in many cases at a loss — institutions are working to balance declining enrollment and insufficient funding.
By Pat Donachie • June 8, 2017 -
Presidential turnover rising amid heightening financial, political pressures
Several college presidents have been removed from their posts early into their tenures in recent weeks, and the AASCU notes about a quarter of its campuses has seen leadership changes in the past few years.
By Pat Donachie • June 8, 2017 -
Trump wants to increase apprenticeship, vocational opportunities
The president is hoping to boost students' access to such opportunities by expanding financial aid access for those programs, as well as pushing for changes to college accreditation policies.
By Pat Donachie • June 8, 2017 -
How can online programs keep learners engaged?
Keeping students interested in person can be difficult enough, but customizable assignments offer potential.
By Roger Riddell • June 7, 2017 -
Are we oversimplifying the First Amendment debate?
A UC Berkeley student argued free speech vs. hate speech debate that has popped up on many college campuses is often more complicated than is represented by conversations on the issue.
By Pat Donachie • June 7, 2017 -
Students protests span from campus to state legislatures
When done right, students and alumni can be a campus' best advocates at the state house.
By Autumn A. Arnett • June 7, 2017
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