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Report: Higher ed faces increasingly crowded analytics market
A new report titled "Deep Dive: Analytics Market Overview," aims to help institutions sort through an increasingly complicated market.
By Roger Riddell • March 31, 2017 -
Examining the possibilities of university-run community schools
Such collaborative approaches save money and help build institutional loyalty.
By Autumn A. Arnett • March 31, 2017 -
Trendline
Emerging Technology
As higher ed deals with enrollment declines and other challenges, colleges need to consider how increased and changing use of technology affects students and campus finances.
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Why one new president spent big while facing a deficit
Drew University's MaryAnn Baenninger increased spending on personnel and campus renovations while the school was in the red — and earned a Moody's downgrade because of it.
By Autumn A. Arnett • March 31, 2017 -
Report: Data science and analytics skills critical for today's workforce
A new report from PwC lays out four critical ways higher education can work to close the growing skills gap.
By Autumn A. Arnett • March 31, 2017 -
Higher ed could see major funding cuts in research and beyond under new budget
Cuts in President Donald Trump's proposed budget could impact several agencies and programs that remain vital for providing funding streams to colleges and universities.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 30, 2017 -
Tuition collection should embrace student-first approach
To help keep students current on payments, schools should work with them and rethink policies around collection that create a more inclusive atmosphere.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 30, 2017 -
When legislatures are filled with public college grads, higher ed wins
The study serves as a reminder to keep in touch with graduates and be proactive about advocacy strategy.
By Autumn A. Arnett • March 30, 2017 -
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Morehouse faculty vote no confidence in board chair
They say they hope the vote will express their frustrations and get the attention of the board.
By Autumn A. Arnett • March 30, 2017 -
Internet privacy repeal headed to Oval Office
Internet service providers will be able to track browsing and app habits and sell the data to advertisers, much as sites like Facebook and Google already do.
By Autumn A. Arnett • March 30, 2017 -
Should colleges draw instructors from a pool like unions?
A proposal for schools in the same area to draw adjuncts from a single source has received some attention, but also some pushback and concerns.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 29, 2017 -
More data tools could mean a more involved e-discovery process for schools
The growth of Internet of Things-connected devices and other online tools has complicated the process of e-discovery, where lawyers can request electronic information pertaining to legal challenges.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 29, 2017 -
States increasingly moving to address higher ed affordability
The NASFAA notes that almost every state governor has highlighted the importance of higher ed and state funding in "State of State" addresses this year.
By Roger Riddell • March 29, 2017 -
Trump administration aims to boost female involvement in STEM
Rhetoric does not line up with funding priorities, however.
By Autumn A. Arnett • March 29, 2017 -
New phishing scam targets ed in search of W-2 forms
A phishing scam requesting W-2 forms from spoofed admin email addresses is on the rise.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 28, 2017 -
3-D maker labs should focus on problem solving, not complex design challenges
One university director believes that 3-D printing labs should inspire students to collaborate and solve problems, not necessarily focus on making complex creations.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 28, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Hollins President Nancy Gray: Women's colleges 'more important than ever'
As she looks ahead to retirement, Gray reflects on her career in higher ed and the impact of single-sex education.
By Autumn A. Arnett • March 28, 2017 -
University app helps students build life skills to thrive
A new app created by UT-Austin is helping students navigate their college experience by focusing on building mindfulness and well-being skills, such as gratitude and community involvement.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 28, 2017 -
Is higher education contributing to growing inequity in society?
Some challenge the often-held idea that higher ed is the great equalizer for social mobility.
By Autumn A. Arnett • March 28, 2017 -
Free tuition plans won't help most vulnerable students
Critics of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's free tuition proposal contend it will only help middle-class students who were already college-bound.
By Autumn A. Arnett • March 28, 2017 -
'Mall of America of colleges' provides one-stop shop for local ed needs
A model of innovation at Lone Star College-University Park serves the needs of the entire community and boosts the institution's value proposition.
By Autumn A. Arnett • March 28, 2017 -
Race fight comes to historically black campuses
Growing divisions between black and non-black faculty at Kentucky State University and Lincoln University of Missouri are providing challenges for administrators.
By Autumn A. Arnett • March 27, 2017 -
In Wisconsin, stakeholder support leads to budget results
The legislature has pledged $100M to the state's public institutions, after a public engagement strategy led to increased advocacy in Madison.
By Autumn A. Arnett • March 27, 2017 -
Academic libraries evolving amid big tech shifts
The libraries will need to contend with new shifts in the way patrons and scholars consume content and use libraries as a whole, according to a new report.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 27, 2017 -
Report predicts AI spike in education
A new report sees artificial intelligence on a possible upswing in higher ed, based on spending patterns for software and other services.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 27, 2017 -
Does higher ed have a data inflation problem in recruitment?
Institutions often inflate figures relating to graduation rates and tuition and living costs, which ends up misleading students.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 27, 2017
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