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Higher ed institutions foregoing OPMs in distance learning to unbundle options
Placing pedagogy at the forefront in online programs, rather than relying on an online program manager, can better position colleges and universities for micro-credentials and customized programs.
By Roger Riddell • May 5, 2017 -
Prestigious boarding schools to open all-gender dorms for transgender students
As schools nationwide determine the best ways to accommodate transgender students, New Hampshire's Phillips Academy Andover and Phillips Exeter Academy will institute dorm options in the fall.
By Pat Donachie • May 5, 2017 -
Educators hope 'high impact practices' will show dividends at Texas A&M University - San Antonio
The University of Texas A&M - San Antonio opened its doors to first-and-second year college students for the first time last fall, and is incorporating new approaches in the curriculum.
By Pat Donachie • May 5, 2017 -
New report indicates teacher jobs on the rise in 7 states
Postsecondary teachers saw the highest level of growth in Illinois, South Carolina, Virginia and the District of Columbia, where new postsecondary hires also tend to make at least $70,000 a year.
By Pat Donachie • May 5, 2017 -
Trustees group encourages board members to be more proactive in sustaining higher ed
A new guidebook from the American Council of Trustees and Alumni offers case studies and tips for more effective management from board members.
By Autumn A. Arnett • May 5, 2017 -
Purdue faculty senate issues rebuke over plans to acquire Kaplan U
It hopes to get the attention of accreditors, who still have to approve the deal before it's finalized.
By Autumn A. Arnett • May 5, 2017 -
Medill, Berkeley sever ties with accreditor
The Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University and UC Berkeley's journalism graduate school recently dropped their accreditor, citing stifled innovation under the accrediting agreement.
By Pat Donachie • May 4, 2017 -
Students call on higher ed to better utilize data to maximize student experience
A population more familiar and comfortable with targeted marketing using personalized data is hoping colleges and universities will utilize such data to enhance campus life.
By Pat Donachie • May 4, 2017 -
3-D printing a valued commodity in tech industries and college campuses
3-D printing's popularity continues to grow in higher ed, but educators and industry leaders should also determine how to prepare K-12 students for potential experimentation at that level.
By Pat Donachie • May 4, 2017 -
Most companies have hired a bootcamp grad, but more oversight is wanted
A survey of over 1,000 HR managers and technical recruiters by job search platform Indeed found that some 80% of companies have hired coding bootcamp grads.
By Roger Riddell • May 4, 2017 -
Lebanon Valley president argues liberal arts education still valuable in changing world
Lebanon Valley College President Lewis E. Thayne argues that five and 10 years after graduation, alumni report that their college education prepared them well.
By Pat Donachie • May 4, 2017 -
Report: Many low-income students qualify for selective schools but fewer attend
According to a report, low-income students at open-access universities have a 48% graduation rate, compared to 78% of those enrolled at selective institutions.
By Pat Donachie • May 3, 2017 -
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Mobile surveys offer real-time student engagement opportunities
Mobile app OOHLALA now offers colleges and universities the ability to utilize surveys that can provide real-time student feedback on campus experiences.
By Roger Riddell • May 3, 2017 -
Study: Nation's wealth gap perpetuating an educational attainment gap
A recent study from the Urban Institute found household wealth, more than income, is a large determinant in students' enrollment in and completion of higher ed.
By Autumn A. Arnett • May 3, 2017 -
Higher ed leaders: It's time to strengthen your social media strategy
A new EAB study found underrepresented minorities rely more heavily on social media to help guide their college search and selection process than do other students.
By Autumn A. Arnett • May 3, 2017 -
For Michigan State, accessibility begins at procurement
The institution has clear policies and procedures that call for accessibility to be accounted for at a number of stages in the IT purchasing process.
By Roger Riddell • May 2, 2017 -
Distance learning enrollment ticks up, though for-profits see declines
The report found enrollment at non-profit institutions grew at a rate of 11.4%, while private for-profit institutions saw their distance enrollment numbers decline at a rate of 9.4%.
By Pat Donachie • May 2, 2017 -
New study suggests gender gap may have closed in tenure track
However, the author’s research found that women earn less in salary and take longer to finish doctoral degrees — and that more gender inequity may become apparent in the second decade after receiving a Ph.D.
By Pat Donachie • May 2, 2017 -
Report: College freshmen more politicized than in decades
A survey conducted by the Higher Education Research Institute at UCLA found about 41% of women considered themselves "liberal" or "far left," compared with 29% of men.
By Pat Donachie • May 2, 2017 -
Deep Dive
What is the role of faculty in the higher ed business model?
Carroll Community College recently examined teaching efficiency and found a potential $1.2 million in savings — without any layoffs.
By Autumn A. Arnett • May 2, 2017 -
Science prevails in new budget measure
Congress reached a $1 trillion agreement to keep the government open though the end of this fiscal year, and researchers can now breathe a sigh of relief.
By Autumn A. Arnett • May 2, 2017 -
Many presidents don't see student affairs as a top priority of the job
Recent dismissals of presidents at Baylor, Missouri and Mount St. Mary's over student issues underscore this trend.
By Autumn A. Arnett • May 1, 2017 -
College professors prefer nurturing work environment to big initiatives
A new survey finds being nice goes a long way for faculty on campus.
By Pat Donachie • May 1, 2017 -
BYOD changing the face of campus computer labs
With a majority of students now using their own devices, higher ed IT offices are shifting investments to creating more flexible, collaborative lab spaces equipped with high-end resources.
By Roger Riddell • May 1, 2017 -
Alternative credentialing still on the rise
Boot camps, one- or two-year credentialing programs and education startups are still giving traditional higher ed a run for its money.
By Pat Donachie • May 1, 2017
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