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Helping school officials deal with immigration officers
The sanctuary issue is politically complicated, but setting a culture of respect and tolerance is not.
By Autumn A. Arnett • May 11, 2017 -
Survey: American confidence in higher ed is waning
Only one in four Americans in a recent New America survey think the higher education system is fine the way it is, and among millennials, that number drops to 13%.
By Autumn A. Arnett • May 11, 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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Report: College students don't feel prepared for careers, but are optimistic about job prospects
Most students said they did not or rarely utilized their college’s career resources.
By Pat Donachie • May 10, 2017 -
Vanderbilt may be the next frontier for faculty unions
Part-time and full-time, non-tenure track professors may vote to unionize.
By Pat Donachie • May 10, 2017 -
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DeVos reiterates choice agenda, suggests scrapping HEA for new law in ASU+GSV keynote
The Secretary of Education argued that the focus should be on the needs of students and individuals rather than "systems" and "buildings" in higher ed and K-12.
By Roger Riddell • May 9, 2017 -
New program to promote radical changes around completion for community college students
A one-year "design challenge" will pair two-year and four-year institutions to help promote stronger outcomes for transfer students.
By Autumn A. Arnett • May 9, 2017 -
Impact of postsecondary educators on student outcomes is underreported, report says
Faculty have divergent impacts on students depending on whether the class is in-person or online, according to a recent analysis of data from the University of Phoenix.
By Pat Donachie • May 9, 2017 -
Should states, industry lead higher ed accreditation efforts?
In an op-ed for The Washington Times, Heritage Foundation President Ed Fuelner proposes radical changes to the way colleges and programs are certified.
By Autumn A. Arnett • May 9, 2017 -
Diversity efforts have improved on campus, but inclusion remains elusive
A recent survey of campuses in the Pittsburgh area found that while marginalized groups are more represented on campus than ever, higher ed is not doing a sufficient job of supporting and retaining them.
By Autumn A. Arnett • May 9, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Workforce training initiative seeks to turn dropouts into lifelong learners
McDonald's tackles employee career development by addressing low graduation rates.
By Tess Taylor • May 9, 2017 -
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Paul Quinn College president asks ASU+GSV: 'What if we're wrong?'
Michael J. Sorrell says addressing higher ed's "design flaw" so it can best serve today's students will require flexibility, an inspirational mindset, strong leadership, experiential learning opportunities and entrepreneurial thought.
By Roger Riddell • May 8, 2017 -
Texas A&M campus dean sees eTextbook program driving completion
The eTextbook program preloads the digital course materials into the school's LMS around the first day of classes, with the costs added to tuition as a course fee that is factored into financial aid.
By Roger Riddell • May 8, 2017 -
History shows higher ed is actually defined by change, not stagnance
Colleges and universities have always been sites of debate about their purpose and mission in the world, and those debates will only intensify with new challenges to the traditional model.
By Pat Donachie • May 8, 2017 -
Harvard: Associate professors with 5 years experience are the least satisfied with academe
Lack of institutional support and professional development top the list of reasons for mid-career discontent.
By Autumn A. Arnett • May 8, 2017 -
White House questions HBCU funding program and public backlash abounds
The president reaffirmed his "unwavering support" for the institutions Sunday, but it was too late to stop the criticisms.
By Autumn A. Arnett • May 8, 2017 -
Where do students enroll when for-profits are sanctioned? Community college, a new paper says
Research recently released by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia found there isn't a drop-off in attainment when for-profit institutions face penalties.
By Autumn A. Arnett • May 8, 2017 -
Pedagogical progression and digital divides: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on how micro-credentials might offer greater personalization in professional development and more here!
By Roger Riddell • May 5, 2017 -
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
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