Credly first platform to receive official Open Badges certification from IMS Global Learning Consortium

The digital credential provider received the certification for the functionality of its badge system for online learning platforms. 

By Shalina Chatlani • July 17, 2017

Institutions are failing to communicate public impact, leading to lower perceptions

Some researchers say failure to properly communicate about their work has led to a declining respect for the industry overall.

By Autumn A. Arnett • July 14, 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

Coursera's Tom Willerer talks personalization, access

For 3.5 years, the company's chief product officer has improved user experience with lessons learned during his time at Netflix.

By Roger Riddell • July 14, 2017

Report urges Pennsylvania to reconsider college governance models

The report from the National Center for Higher Education Management Systems cites declining enrollment as a reason to make significant changes to governance and finance models.

By Pat Donachie • July 14, 2017

Non-tenured Duke faculty agree on first contract after forming union

The new deal includes salary increases and multi-year teaching appointments.

By Pat Donachie • July 14, 2017

'Regulatory reset' on for-profit colleges now in effect

The Department of Education is asking stakeholders to reopen and restart the complicated negotiations process on rulemaking for these institutions. 

By Shalina Chatlani • July 14, 2017

Indiana U Decision Support Initiative streamlines processes with standardized data collection

Streamlining info collected by IU's finance system, human resources application and student information system has helped better inform administrators around key decisions.

By Autumn A. Arnett • July 13, 2017

Report: Federal obligations to research universities dropped in 2015

More than half of the drop was due to declines in support for research and development.

By Pat Donachie • July 13, 2017

Carnegie Mellon professor: Better tech enables higher-quality online courses

Online learning has the potential to offer higher-quality experiences for students with the development of exemplary education-specific technology and the increase in powerful tech available to general users, according to Professor Bob Monroe.

By Pat Donachie • July 13, 2017

Lack of civics curriculum priority has longterm impact on students, admins

Students who don't receive a proper civics education foundation in grade school may be ill-equipped to become well-informed collegians.

By Shalina Chatlani • July 12, 2017

What higher ed administrators should consider before locking in tuition

Minnesota's College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University once considered the idea of locking in tuition, but ultimately didn't go for it. 

By Shalina Chatlani • July 12, 2017

Study: Deeply embedded biases hinder women in academia

A new study of enrollment at business schools highlights gender disparity in enrollment and the resulting impact female faculty face while trying to advance.

By Roger Riddell • July 12, 2017

College students' need for hands-on experience will boost makerspaces' relevance

Makerspaces give institutions the ability to capitalize on experiential and project-based learning's popularity, challenging students to solve real-world problems.

By Roger Riddell • July 12, 2017

New report questions power of postsecondary credentials in the labor market

College programs have exploded since the mid-1980s, but many need to be more "closely aligned" to careers, according to the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce.

By Kathryn Moody • July 11, 2017

Maryland student affairs builds partnerships and advocacy on campus

The University of Maryland aims to strengthen unity on campus by creating out-reach programs for students of all backgrounds 

July 11, 2017

Data shows decade's dramatic shift in profile of 'typical' college student

If you didn't already believe the term "nontraditional student" was extinct, this latest gathering of data may finally make the case.

By Roger Riddell • July 11, 2017

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

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

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