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Why mentoring is a vital add-on to remedial curriculum
Some institutions discover the value of counseling and support in the effort to improve student academic performance.
By Jarrett Carter • March 6, 2017 -
South Carolina State eyes comeback under new president
James Clark says the vision for the rebounding institution must include fiscal conservatism and increased marketing efforts.
By Jarrett Carter • March 6, 2017 -
Inappropriate contact with female staff leads to early resignation of UTSA president
Controversy over hug greetings creates questions about the fine line between cultural norms and professional decorum.
By Jarrett Carter • March 6, 2017 -
Study suggests elite schools must enroll more black students to close achievement gap
Experts say the only way to reduce disparities in graduation rates for more African American students is for highly-selective institutions to create more access for minorities.
By Jarrett Carter • March 3, 2017 -
Mark Cuban champions liberal arts as future of the workforce
The NBA owner and tech entrepreneur says that automation will demand a workforce that is skilled at data interpretation and communicating with others.
By Jarrett Carter • March 3, 2017 -
Tennessee legislature moves to launch intellectual diversity office at flagship campus
Observers say the move is first step to promoting wider allowances for campus free speech.
By Jarrett Carter • March 3, 2017 -
2+2+2 articulation programs offer new model for higher ed access
Institutions in New Jersey are experimenting with a unique take on how to manage early college programs and the potential to help families to save money while earning high-level credentials.
By Jarrett Carter • March 3, 2017 -
Culinary school development sparks controversy for community college
Administrative inquiry over spending and development lands Niagara County Community College in hot water.
By Jarrett Carter • March 3, 2017 -
UT terminates plans to move into downtown Houston
A $200 million land purchase and plans for research expansion have been canceled, to the delight of neighboring institutions.
By Jarrett Carter • March 3, 2017 -
Barnard, adjunct union agree to terms on groundbreaking salary deal
Experts call the school's $10,000 per course deal an important benchmark for the faculty labor movement.
By Jarrett Carter • March 2, 2017 -
Wi-Fi a critical element for student recruitment and research
Experts say wireless internet is indispensable in building the academic enterprise and convincing students to invest time and money into certain campuses.
By Jarrett Carter • March 2, 2017 -
West Virginia amends personnel laws for higher ed layoffs
The state's public institutions now have more latitude for payscale management and termination policy, but some critics argue that it makes it more difficult to keep top talent in the state.
By Jarrett Carter • March 2, 2017 -
Presence of minorities in higher ed leadership below demographic growth
A new study reveals minorities have parity in administrative compensation, but are well below national averages in appointments when measured against population growth.
By Jarrett Carter • March 2, 2017 -
Scholars call for dramatic changes to Higher Ed Act
An association of academics says Congress must act quickly to reform several elements of the federal guidance document on public support for higher ed.
By Jarrett Carter • March 2, 2017 -
Vermont, Pennsylvania most expensive for public education
Not surprisingly, these states are also among those facing the greatest enrollment challenges.
By Jarrett Carter • March 1, 2017 -
Higher Education Act in focus for Capitol Hill Republicans
Federal legislators may finally turn their attention to passing a new version of the bill.
By Jarrett Carter • March 1, 2017 -
Trump signs two new bills to boost women in STEM, entrepreneurship
NASA and the National Science Foundation will be key to spurring more learning and career development in critical science and technological industries under the new laws.
By Jarrett Carter • March 1, 2017 -
How colleges can master the art of crowdfunding
Cornell University is among a handful of institutions using digital fundraising platforms to expand their philanthropic and academic missions among younger graduates.
By Jarrett Carter • March 1, 2017 -
CCNY probe expands to include potential alumni fund fraud
The inquiry into alleged financial mismanagement by City College's former president casts a negative image on an institution with vital impact in New York City.
By Jarrett Carter • March 1, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Amid controversy, Trump White House meets with HBCU presidents
An executive order on support for the institutions, expected Tuesday, will be the first substantive higher ed policy action of the administration.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 28, 2017 -
With textbook publishing dying, Pearson looks for new life
One of the world's largest education publishing companies looks to rebound from historic losses with new investments in technology and service delivery.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 28, 2017 -
Report: Cultural tolerance, information integrity top list of higher ed issues
A special report issued by The Chronicle of Higher Education overviews the biggest trending topics in the industry today.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 28, 2017 -
New study challenges ROI of online learning
A Stanford University economist questions the value of the professional earning potential of degrees earned online.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 28, 2017 -
Online programs are gigantic boost to Simmons' bottom line
The women's liberal arts college saw an 800% increase in its online program revenue with distance learning development.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 28, 2017 -
Maryland has spent more than $2M in legal fees defending against discrimination suit
The state's higher education commission has amassed a large bill for legal fees in a battle over program duplication involving its four historically black colleges.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 27, 2017
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