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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

Report details curricula approaches for advanced manufacturing

A new report suggests ways schools could amend curricula to ensure that colleges and universities are adequately teaching advanced manufacturing tech and concepts.

By Pat Donachie • July 25, 2017

Another coding bootcamp plans to close by end of year

The Iron Yard revealed last week that it will shutter its 15 campuses by the end of the year.

By Roger Riddell • July 25, 2017

Study: Outcome-based funding could enhance graduation, retention

A study from Research for Action suggests OBF enhanced outcomes for full-time students, full-time Pell recipients and full-time students of color in Tennessee and Ohio.

By Shalina Chatlani • July 25, 2017

ACTA: Trustees must work to rein in administrative spending on campus

A new report from the Association of College Trustees and Alumni found small schools have the highest cost ratios across higher ed, while spending at least 50 cents on administration for every dollar spent on instruction.

By Autumn A. Arnett • July 25, 2017

Local higher ed boosting Pittsburgh tech industry

The city's reputation for tech innovation is on the rise, with many crediting universities like Carnegie Mellon and U-Pitt for helping facilitate that growth.

By Pat Donachie • July 25, 2017

How smartphones can make students smarter in financial literacy and other important nonacademic skills

Findings show that smartphones can actually improve students' financial literacy and help them become more self-dependent after graduation.

July 25, 2017

New report highlights importance of interaction in online learning

Over 50% of respondents in a survey from The Learning House and Aslanian Market Research said interaction is important, while around 25% said more would improve quality and experience.

By Roger Riddell • July 24, 2017

Drug abuse plagues administrative offices

Controversy surrounding a former dean at the University of Southern California has raised concerns about substance abuse and mental health issues beyond student populations.

By Pat Donachie • July 24, 2017

20% of high school graduates never make it to campus

Summer melt claims 10%-40% of all would-be enrollees each year, with one in five students, on average, not registering for fall classes.

By Pat Donachie • July 24, 2017