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Can community colleges breathe new life into coal country?
They have a prime opportunity to work with workforce-development organizations, local employers and economic development coalitions to revitalize their surrounding areas.
By Roger Riddell • July 11, 2017 -
Republicans overall disenchanted with higher ed, study finds
A new report from the Pew Research Center finds 58% of right-leaning Americans say colleges and universities have a negative impact on the country, compared to only 19% of Democrats.
By Autumn A. Arnett • July 11, 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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Massachusetts' dwindling higher ed support offers snapshot of national issues
Expert concerns over the state's ability to support its public colleges is part of a larger conversation on declinling state funding in higher ed.
By Shalina Chatlani • July 10, 2017 -
UNC Charlotte takes campus parking enforcement digital
NuPark's open parking management platform will eliminate the need for paper permits via license plate recognition tech.
By Roger Riddell • July 10, 2017 -
Florida doesn’t match private funds as expected, lawsuit alleges
Two recent graduates allege the state has not matched private funds raised by colleges and universities across the state as promised.
By Pat Donachie • July 10, 2017 -
International student yield rate varies by region
Schools in the Northeast continue to draw interest, but institutions in other regions have seen distinct declines in acceptance rates.
By Pat Donachie • July 10, 2017 -
Real-time data offers benefits in online learning
Data in online learning can be beneficial for its fast accessibility, offering educators an immediate perspective on student performance.
By Pat Donachie • July 10, 2017 -
Debunking popular recommendations for better colleges
New Mexico Highlands President Sam Minner writes about the flawed logic behind three ideas for how higher education leaders can improve their institutions.
By Shalina Chatlani • July 10, 2017 -
Deep Dive
As campuses begin to tear down Confederate symbols, leaders weigh donor, student interests
Flagships in Mississippi and Texas hope to move "from commemoration to education," adding context while preserving history.
By Autumn A. Arnett • July 10, 2017 -
Louisiana 'bans the box' on public college applications
The state is reportedly the first in the nation to bar public colleges and universities from asking about a potential student's criminal history on an application.
By Pat Donachie • July 7, 2017 -
Medicaid cuts threaten teaching hospitals and universities
Proposed Medicaid cuts contained in the Senate's health care bill could impact services and research.
By Pat Donachie • July 7, 2017 -
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International student enrollment remains steady in spite of proposed travel ban
International student enrollment in American colleges and universities has remained relatively steady compared to previous years.
By Pat Donachie • July 7, 2017 -
Faculty, students share distance learning concerns
Some faculty are worried that student outcomes may be negatively affected and that the proper support may not be available, while students crave more interaction.
By Pat Donachie • July 6, 2017 -
California launches CTE rebranding effort
California hopes to entice more students to consider career and technical education with a $6 million marketing effort, part of a larger effort by the state to expand such programs.
By Pat Donachie • July 6, 2017 -
How can higher ed build community in online learning environments?
It can be difficult to build discussions and group efforts in distance learning, but Walden University’s Bonnie Mullinix told a recent conference that a number of tools are available to help create a sense of community.
By Pat Donachie • July 6, 2017 -
Majority of NY private colleges opt out of Enhanced Tuition Awards program
The new student aid program for private institutions was passed this spring, but college leaders have significant reservations.
By Shalina Chatlani • July 6, 2017 -
Deep Dive
UC-Irvine brings intentionality to its designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution
The University of California, Irvine, made becoming a Hispanic-Serving Institution a goal in its strategic plan, and its aim is to help Latino students thrive.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 5, 2017 -
New program intends to boost percentage of Hispanic professors
"HSI Pathways to the Professorate" is working with colleges and universities that have student populations more than 25% Hispanic.
By Pat Donachie • July 5, 2017 -
Wisconsin professors speak out against bill on college president hires
University of Wisconsin-Madison professors are pushing back on legislation that would disallow the school's Board of Regents from making regulations on who can be hired to lead an institution.
By Pat Donachie • July 5, 2017 -
CIOs discuss best practices for services, projects
IT teams must be receptive to institutional needs and staffed with individuals who can help enhance the IT staff's goals and institutional culture, according to CIOs from numerous institutions during a panel discussion.
By Pat Donachie • July 5, 2017 -
Southern demographic shifts fill enrollment gaps as national levels decline
How can higher education executives tackle declining enrollment rates resulting from national demographic shifts and birth rate trends?
By Shalina Chatlani • July 5, 2017 -
Will schools support criticized professors?
Some colleges and universities are facing pushback for strongly defending professors under fire for controversial or allegedly offensive statements.
By Pat Donachie • June 30, 2017 -
Recent grads have mixed feelings on economic outlook
Some 35% of students finishing college and entering the workforce intend to live at home at first, according to eCampus News.
By Pat Donachie • June 30, 2017 -
Snapchat and its Spectacles expand social marketing opportunities for higher ed
The increasingly popular app for young adults presents an opportunity for students and recent graduates to document a first-person perspective of student life.
By Pat Donachie • June 30, 2017 -
Intel to invest millions in HBCUs
The company will direct $4.5 million in grants toward strengthening STEM opportunities to diversify the educational pipeline and workforce.
By Pat Donachie • June 30, 2017
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