Higher Ed: Page 192
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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 -
Trendline
Mental Health and Wellness
This Trendline examines how colleges can address rising mental health concerns and support at-risk groups, such as transgender students and college athletes.
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Deep Dive
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Sponsored by Barnes & Noble College
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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
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