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How are higher ed institutions rethinking layouts to facilitate active learning?
Learning spaces at Indiana University, San Diego State University and University of Mount Union highlight a variety of approaches in support of increasingly popular project-based active learning models.
By Roger Riddell • May 25, 2017 -
What happens to adult students who never graduated from high school?
Conversation around adult education is often centered around college, but the definition must be expanded to meet the needs of all students.
By Autumn A. Arnett • May 25, 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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Colleges continue to struggle serving diverse student population
Incoming college students are becoming increasingly diverse, but problems still remain for higher education institutions.
By Pat Donachie • May 25, 2017 -
Millennials have difficulty discerning 'fake news'
There is more inaccurate and misleading information online than ever, but millennials report a lack of confidence in their ability to spot what is false.
By Pat Donachie • May 25, 2017 -
Data: For-profits worst at graduating low-income students
However, elite institutions are preserving their numbers by opting not to enroll this population.
By Autumn A. Arnett • May 25, 2017 -
Sponsored by Student Connections
How proactive CDR management is helping dozens of Oklahoma colleges and universities outperform local and national trends
Borrower Connect, a unique student loan management and borrower solution from Student Connections is helping student borrowers be more successful in repayment by offering support & education.
May 25, 2017 -
CIO details pros and cons of IoT's growing campus presence
While connected technology is bringing new benefits for students and campus leaders, privacy and security remain a concern.
By Roger Riddell • May 24, 2017 -
Group: Focus on employment outcomes sacrifices quality standards
Collaborative for Quality in Alternative Learning COO Tina Goodyear said in a recent interview that there needs to be an increased focus on whether students are actually learning.
By Autumn A. Arnett • May 24, 2017 -
U of Iowa president continues to face caution and criticism
J. Bruce Harreld was selected as the university's president 15 months ago in a controversial hiring, and critics are still unsure of his tenure thus far.
By Pat Donachie • May 24, 2017 -
U of Arizona establishes international 'microcampuses'
The university is expanding its presence on the campuses of partner universities throughout the world for a wider offering of classes and degrees.
By Pat Donachie • May 24, 2017 -
Testing centers a growing source of higher ed revenue
A number of institutions contract to handle outside educational and professional certification exams, including the ACT and SAT, GRE, and PRAXIS and NCESS tests.
By Roger Riddell • May 23, 2017 -
As tech displaces retail workers, higher ed has a role to play in retraining
An ever-changing workforce calls for an evolved business model.
By Autumn A. Arnett • May 23, 2017 -
TAMU College Station's multidisciplinary cybersecurity approach sets curriculum redesign example
The university found that one of the best ways to offer options quickly to students was to form a minor for studying the growing field.
By Autumn A. Arnett • May 23, 2017 -
Campus libraries report less support from school leadership, survey finds
The survey also found that the majority of library leaders considered supporting student success as being of paramount importance.
By Pat Donachie • May 23, 2017 -
Elite private schools look to rectify sexual assault cover-ups
By making investigation findings public, several New England schools say they are prioritizing the needs of students over their institutional brands.
By Autumn A. Arnett • May 23, 2017 -
Deep Dive
3 core elements of a successful digital marketing plan
Insiders at Wichita State University discuss how the school doubled enrollment for online degree programs in less than a year.
By Jarrett Carter • May 23, 2017 -
Institutions must think broader when utilizing analytics
Jack Neill, former senior director of analytics at University of Maryland University College, suggests a handful of questions leaders should ask.
By Roger Riddell • May 22, 2017 -
U of Missouri has seen a 35% enrollment drop since 2015 protests
It's been two years since student demonstrations rocked the campus, and administrators say they are still feeling the effects.
By Pat Donachie • May 22, 2017 -
Accreditors: Reconsider role in promoting campus innovation
School leaders are calling for a better system of reviewing institutions without shortchanging growth in order to maintain their proper role.
By Pat Donachie • May 22, 2017 -
Is cost of living an impediment to faculty recruitment?
Professors working in colleges and universities near San Francisco, as well as potential applicants, say they have difficulty living in increasingly unaffordable areas.
By Pat Donachie • May 22, 2017 -
Higher ed challenges and rural partnerships: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on educators' professional development preferences and more here!
By Roger Riddell • May 19, 2017 -
'Micro-scholarship' platform Raise.me gains 5 new partner institutions
Via Raise.me, partner institutions can offer awards ranging from $100 to $3,000 to high school students based on uploaded achievements around grades, extracurricular activities and more.
By Roger Riddell • May 19, 2017 -
Gross differences exist in higher ed appropriations
A recent study from the Urban Institute highlights intra-state funding disparities.
By Autumn A. Arnett • May 19, 2017 -
Report: Female professors seeking leadership roles face inherent biases
Women in academia must often work far harder for the same accolades and opportunities as their male counterparts, according to a new report.
By Pat Donachie • May 19, 2017 -
Mills College plans new 'signature experience' in light of financial troubles
In order to boost enrollment, the college is rolling out an "undergraduate signature experience" that will combine individualized and mentored learning.
By Pat Donachie • May 19, 2017
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