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APLU Pres: Legislators must correct financial disincentive to educate low-income students
The costs associated with Pell-eligible enrollees is much higher than those who do not qualify for the federal aid, says Association of Public and Land-grant Universities President Peter McPherson.
By Autumn A. Arnett • March 23, 2017 -
Should college leaders wade into politics?
Some, like California Community Colleges Chancellor Eloy Oakley, see an expectation from stakeholders to get more vocal about political issues.
By Autumn A. Arnett • March 23, 2017 -
Shutting down unused servers can save money, reduce security threats
As virtualization becomes more prevalent, more unattended or abandoned servers are cropping up on campus networks.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 23, 2017 -
Campus learning spaces should be more open, help build relationships
A new report posits that higher ed institutions should focus on creating communal spaces that give students open learning experiences and the chance to build new relationships.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 23, 2017 -
Opinion
Good financial stewardship means fulfilling our educational missions
New Jersey City University Senior Vice President and Provost Daniel Julius posits great teaching is essential to promote colleges' bottom line.
By Daniel Julius • March 22, 2017 -
Internet of Things enables higher ed to collect data and think big
Internet of Things-inspired usage is growing on college campuses, as sensors and other hardware collect data on transport, facilities and more.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 22, 2017 -
Schools face new bandwidth challenges as connectivity demands grow
As college campuses increase bandwidth for students on their ResNet, demand from more devices and applications continue to grow.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 22, 2017 -
No timeline on Higher Ed Act
But adult learning will be a primary focus when the bill finally starts to move through Congress.
By Autumn A. Arnett • March 22, 2017 -
Ties to for-profit industry abound in DeVos' Ed Dept
Several hires have skirted the congressional review process, but increased scrutiny led one to resign Tuesday.
By Autumn A. Arnett • March 22, 2017 -
Software companies and schools struggle to scale CBE
Some vendors are pulling back from competency-based education ventures, citing low interest from schools and difficult economics in the space.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 21, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Lake Area Tech President Mike Cartney shares keys to community college excellence
The institution was recently recognized with a national award for excellence in learning, degree completion, minority and low-income student success, and socioeconomic indicators of graduates.
By Jarrett Carter • March 21, 2017 -
CUNY leaders: 80% of freshmen need remediation, fewer than half return
School officials are working on reforming their remedial education system, saying they will rely less on tests and work to provide more opportunities for student success.
By Autumn A. Arnett • March 21, 2017 -
Campus carry implementation worries some Georgia officials
Some worry guns on campus will create a "Wild West" environment, but those in states that have already allowed it say not much has changed.
By Autumn A. Arnett • March 21, 2017 -
As sexual assualt cases loom, higher ed leaders on the hook for campus culture
Even as many administrators anticipate industry deregulation, it is increasingly imperative for them to take an intrusive interest in shaping campus climate.
By Autumn A. Arnett • March 21, 2017 -
Giving at-risk college students the supports they need
Low-income and at-risk college students are less likely to make it past the first year and graduate. Mentoring and coaching, combined with other strategies, have shown promise in this area.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 20, 2017 -
Turning the computer lab into a flexible learning environment
One college's computer lab is getting a makeover, reflecting changing trends in how students use space once reserved for desktop computer use.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 20, 2017 -
Measuring waves of international student access
A recent paper examines how social, financial and political trends shape foreign enrollment in American higher education.
By Jarrett Carter • March 20, 2017 -
Should we re-think the traditional credit hour structure?
For-profit higher education conglomerate American Public University System announced a shift to a credentialing model that focuses on competencies instead of credits.
By Jarrett Carter • March 20, 2017 -
Trump budget, ACE, and SXSWedu: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with our weekly recap of the biggest stories in K-12 and higher ed.
By Roger Riddell • March 17, 2017 -
Deep Dive
SXSWedu 2017: Our recap of Austin's premier ed innovation gathering
We've rounded up all of our coverage of last week's show in one location for your convenience.
By Roger Riddell • March 17, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Higher ed and K-12 cooperation boosts outcomes, access [SXSWedu 2017]
Two initiatives discussed in a panel at SXSWedu highlight the benefits of partnership across all levels of the education field.
By Roger Riddell • March 17, 2017 -
Minority faculty members grapple with choice between institutional mission and resources
The choice between personal success and support for minority students is frequently a difficult one for professors of color.
By Jarrett Carter • March 17, 2017 -
Distance learning technology offers a bright future for higher ed capacity
Cloud-based teaching and collaborative research help broaden exposure for students and save money for institutions.
By Jarrett Carter • March 17, 2017 -
Liberal arts programs in the crosshairs in Trump's proposed budget
The proposal could be a crushing blow to grant-dependent initiatives and schools nationwide.
By Jarrett Carter • March 17, 2017 -
Why universities should lead the future of venture capitalism
A new research study makes the case for higher education as the lifeline of entrepreneurial development.
By Jarrett Carter • March 17, 2017
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