Trump budget proposal protects Pell, HBCUs amid $9.2B Ed Dept cut

TRIO, GearUp and other programs are in jeopardy amid calls for some of the steepest cuts to the U.S. Department of Education in history.

By Autumn A. Arnett • March 16, 2017

Rubio higher ed reform proposal calls for support of alternative providers

A bipartisan plan to extend federal support to a wider range of institutions may have a stronger chance two years after it was introduced to little fanfare in Congress.

By Jarrett Carter • March 16, 2017

Kansas State builds new repository for online video content

On the heels of Cal-Berkeley’s mass deletion of online videos and presentations, KSU seeks a user-friendly approach for keeping content within federal compliance.

By Jarrett Carter • March 16, 2017

Presidents need broader range of skills to meet today's customary leadership demands

Qualities which used to set apart great presidents from good ones: fundraising, diversity and crisis communications expertise,  are now par for the course within the typical campus CEO job description.

By Jarrett Carter • March 16, 2017

Succession planning and the executive search: A 'both-and' proposition

John Cavanaugh, president and CEO of the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area, asks, "If we think we have a problem with the leadership pipeline now, what kind of problems are we going to have in a decade?"

By Autumn A. Arnett • March 16, 2017

How technology is reshaping the university IT positions

CIOs are seeing their jobs change to accommodate data and other important technology shifts. More than ever, collaboration between teams is a must.

By Stephen Noonoo • March 15, 2017

Community colleges use data to help boost enrollment

Instead of slowing growth to meet expected enrollment declines, some institutions are taking a proactive approach by zeroing in on which programs are poised for expansion.

By Stephen Noonoo • March 15, 2017

STEM research for undergrads can have big impact

Students that undertake research experiences during their undergraduate studies are more likely to commit to their chosen field, according to a new report.

By Stephen Noonoo • March 15, 2017

West Virginia University helps create more jobs for individuals with disabilities

Partnering with a program run by the U.S. Labor Dept., WVU helped 27 such workers find jobs.

By Tess Taylor • March 15, 2017

Technical training prepares graduates for the automation era

Community colleges and technical skills programs are emphasizing liberal arts-based training to prep students for increased responsibility in manufacturing jobs and careers.

By Jarrett Carter • March 15, 2017

Credentialing remains a slow-growing process for higher ed

If the trend is poised to take over the industry, why is it still 'hit and miss' at most institutions?

By Jarrett Carter • March 15, 2017

Economists encourage higher ed to balance industry needs with value proposition

Officials agree that a college degree is an essential component of social mobility for most Americans, but institutions must reverse growing negative perceptions about the industry.

By Jarrett Carter • March 15, 2017

How higher ed is using visual data to manage facilities

One university in South Carolina is using software across departments to see how its facilities and classrooms are being used, and where there is room for improvement. 

By Stephen Noonoo • March 14, 2017

Universities scramble as political climate threatens international enrollment

4 in 10 institutions report a decline in international enrollment as 1 in 3 students abroad expresses a declined interest in studying in the United States.

By Jarrett Carter • March 14, 2017

New report spells out ESSA's big boost to dual enrollment high school programs

Dual enrollment courses, where students earn college credit while still in high school, are on the rise — and new funding could let even more schools take advantage.

By Stephen Noonoo • March 14, 2017

Case Western Reserve offers best practices for streamlined admissions

A multi-team approach to application review provides a glimpse into great potential for efficiency. 

By Jarrett Carter • March 14, 2017

Pennsylvania looks to nonprofit for recommendations on consolidations, closure

Feedback could help the state save billions in higher ed spending but could erase valuable American history in the process. 

By Jarrett Carter • March 14, 2017

UVA President Teresa Sullivan makes the case for free speech

The leader used personal experience to defend the first amendment rights of students and faculty on campuses nationwide at ACE meeting Sunday.  

By Jarrett Carter • March 14, 2017

Shaw University President Tashni Dubroy talks fostering business development and start-up culture on campus

One of the nation's youngest college presidents talks innovation, expertise and passion for institutional mission.

By Jarrett Carter • March 14, 2017

Must a college president hold a doctorate?

A change in the position description for a new campus CEO riles some faculty members at the University of Montana, but some observers say the contemporary search requires flexibility. 

By Jarrett Carter • March 13, 2017

HBCUs form $1.5M national black male teacher training initiative

Public and private institutions partner to offer mentoring, scholarships and training to high school juniors and seniors to spur interest in careers in education.

By Jarrett Carter • March 13, 2017

Does instructional quality impact institutional revenue?

A new study unveiled at the ACE general meeting Sunday in Washington reveals the ties between student success and campus earning capacity. 

By Jarrett Carter • March 13, 2017

Accreditation council outlines the government's role in the process

A new policy brief outlines the ways in which politics and finance have dramatically altered the college accreditation industry. 

By Jarrett Carter • March 13, 2017

4 trends poised to transform the future of higher education

At the American Council on Education meeting, one presenter shared his bird's-eye-view insight with attendees.

By Autumn A. Arnett • March 12, 2017

Maryland's Kirwan: If diversity isn't a priority at your institution, get a new president

The former chancellor of the University System of Maryland called the diversity imperative 'self-preservation' for any leader in today's higher ed climate Sunday at the annual ACE meeting in Washington. 

By Autumn A. Arnett • March 12, 2017