Higher Ed: Page 198
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Higher ed still lagging on digital accessibility
A new whitepaper highlights how multimedia materials have expanded faster than accessibility initiatives designed to comply with federal and state laws.
By Roger Riddell • April 6, 2017 -
Economist: Colleges should have skin in the game on student debt
The idea is popular with President Trump, but could create additional access barriers for the most disadvantaged students.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 6, 2017 -
Instructor burnout a concern under flipped learning models
Institutions must consider the costs of significant increases in faculty workloads when active learning models are adopted.
By Roger Riddell • April 6, 2017 -
Survey: Faculty reluctance may slow down digital material adoption
Less than 50% of respondents in a Campus Computing Project survey agreed or strongly agreed that digital materials significantly added value over print.
By Roger Riddell • April 5, 2017 -
Researchers find millions of .edu accounts, passwords available on Dark Web
The accounts are particularly vulnerable and lucrative targets because of the surplus of valuable data, intellectual property and research that higher ed institutions have.
By Roger Riddell • April 5, 2017 -
Pell eligibility restored for students affected by for-profit closures
The move is an important first step, but colleges still have work to do to prepare to welcome these students.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 5, 2017 -
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How bad press affects accreditation
For better or worse, news printed in the media attracts the attention of all campus stakeholders.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 5, 2017 -
Pew data suggests adult learners lacking in digital skills
Data shows 33% of adults are reluctant when it comes to their ability to use computers and other electronic devices, and 14% are unprepared for online learning all together.
By Roger Riddell • April 4, 2017 -
UMass System continues adding to solar savings
The University of Massachusetts, Boston, is expected to save up to $5 million on energy over the next two decades in a new solar deal with Altus Power America.
By Roger Riddell • April 4, 2017 -
Partnerships between bootcamp programs, traditional higher ed a win-win
The credentialing companies gain "legitimacy," while colleges and universities increase capacity.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 4, 2017 -
'Mega gifts' to higher ed hit $6.2B in 2016
The news comes alongside numbers that alumni giving is down, however.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 4, 2017 -
SmartAsset names best states for higher ed
Virginia comes out on top in the ranking, which measures graduation rates, net price, graduate return-on-investment over 20 years and student-faculty ratios.
By Roger Riddell • April 3, 2017 -
Deep Dive
When billions are on the line, the academic enterprise is sometimes compromised
As March Madness comes to a close, administrators and stakeholders reflect on the commercialization of intercollegiate sports.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 3, 2017 -
Tensions between faculty, administration at LIU persist
One semester after physically locking faculty members out of campus, administrators are being accused of locking them out of important academic discussions.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 3, 2017 -
UVA found to give preferential treatment to children of donors
A recent investigation found advancement officials interfere in admissions decisions involving prospective students whose families have given or might give large sums of money to the institution.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 3, 2017 -
Report: 95% of colleges out of reach for low-income students
Researchers analyzed the net price of college after expected grant aid for different income levels to determine affordability.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 2, 2017 -
Proposed spending cuts and women's STEM push: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on rising DDoS attacks in K-12, San Antonio's literacy improvement efforts and more here.
By Roger Riddell • March 31, 2017 -
College recruitment evolves with peer-based mentoring, adapts to changing demographics
Rigidly planned high school recruitment sessions and campus visits are becoming a thing of the past, thanks to greater peer-mentoring opportunities via readily available video tech.
By Roger Riddell • March 31, 2017 -
Report: Higher ed faces increasingly crowded analytics market
A new report titled "Deep Dive: Analytics Market Overview," aims to help institutions sort through an increasingly complicated market.
By Roger Riddell • March 31, 2017 -
Examining the possibilities of university-run community schools
Such collaborative approaches save money and help build institutional loyalty.
By Autumn A. Arnett • March 31, 2017 -
Why one new president spent big while facing a deficit
Drew University's MaryAnn Baenninger increased spending on personnel and campus renovations while the school was in the red — and earned a Moody's downgrade because of it.
By Autumn A. Arnett • March 31, 2017 -
Report: Data science and analytics skills critical for today's workforce
A new report from PwC lays out four critical ways higher education can work to close the growing skills gap.
By Autumn A. Arnett • March 31, 2017 -
Higher ed could see major funding cuts in research and beyond under new budget
Cuts in President Donald Trump's proposed budget could impact several agencies and programs that remain vital for providing funding streams to colleges and universities.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 30, 2017 -
Tuition collection should embrace student-first approach
To help keep students current on payments, schools should work with them and rethink policies around collection that create a more inclusive atmosphere.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 30, 2017 -
When legislatures are filled with public college grads, higher ed wins
The study serves as a reminder to keep in touch with graduates and be proactive about advocacy strategy.
By Autumn A. Arnett • March 30, 2017
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