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Campus bookstores repositioning amid shifts in course materials market
Some locations now offer price comparisons with other retailers in their online stores or partner with campus libraries on rentals in varying formats.
By Roger Riddell • April 20, 2017 -
Report details new pathways to the higher ed presidency
Previously, becoming a provost was the typical pathway to the college presidency, but academic deans and outside hires are increasingly prominent.
By Pat Donachie • April 20, 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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Universities not taking full advantage of digital marketing
Recruiting in higher ed remains rooted in conventional approaches that don't take advantage of students’ affinity and familiarity with social media and digital marketing.
By Pat Donachie • April 19, 2017 -
Do smartphones negate the need for campus cards?
Campuses have long supplied students with ID cards, but in light of a population more familiar with mobile tech, the cards could be migrated onto students’ smartphones and mobile apps.
By Pat Donachie • April 19, 2017 -
New Ed Dept database adds transparency on accreditation
The new database lets users search a database for accreditation information, providing a safeguard for a variety of stakeholders.
By Roger Riddell • April 19, 2017 -
Report measures colleges' return on investment for students
The PayScale report mirrored results from other studies, revealing that colleges specializing in engineering or science disciplines offer the best ROI for students
By Pat Donachie • April 19, 2017 -
Makerspace comes to Case Western Reserve University
Educators will soon open the think(box), which will act as a venue for students to engage in innovation and tinker with fresh ideas.
By Pat Donachie • April 18, 2017 -
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Brigham Young creates standard API to encourage innovation — especially among students
The move comes after three enterprising students created a more user-friendly alternative to the institution's own registration pages.
By Roger Riddell • April 18, 2017 -
Communities need more postsecondary ed focus, organization argues
There has been gradual progress in narrowing the race gap in college enrollment over the years, but the gap in educational attainment has been stubbornly difficult to close.
By Pat Donachie • April 18, 2017 -
Interest in online learning programs rises in February
The increase comes despite the continuation of a year-long downward trend for inquiries into academic programs as a whole.
By Pat Donachie • April 18, 2017 -
Will higher ed funding hit $0 in New Mexico in 2018?
Gov. Susana Martine vetoed 100% of higher ed funding for the next fiscal year, and increases to the state's K-12 system were also chopped.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 18, 2017 -
VR campus tours come to Texas A&M
Prospective students can now visit a variety of campus locations, receiving information about each via an on-screen display.
By Roger Riddell • April 17, 2017 -
Report: States could save funds by assisting students with private college tuition
Findings were dismissed by supporters of public universities and colleges, who say the argument is counterintuitive.
By Pat Donachie • April 17, 2017 -
$8M for OER accompanies NY's tuition plan
The money will be split evenly between CUNY and SUNY campuses to promote the use of digital materials for students.
By Pat Donachie • April 17, 2017 -
To best serve today's students, go cross-curricular
An interdisciplinary approach promotes critical thinking, problem-solving and creativity.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 17, 2017 -
Court clears way for co-ed enrollment at Deep Springs College
An alumni group argued that the institution's founder intended only to educate men, but college officials say the mission is outdated.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 17, 2017 -
Teacher-prep programs not keeping pace with SEL growth
A recent report from researchers at the University of British Columbia for CASEL shows few programs address social-emotional learning in mandatory coursework.
By Roger Riddell • April 13, 2017 -
Report finds students underwhelmed by campus administration systems
A multinational study finds 70% of students recommending their institutions review and adjust digital strategies.
By Roger Riddell • April 13, 2017 -
Wildfires threaten reseach productivity
A University of Montana researcher said fires are getting more costly and more frequent, putting at risk tens of thousands of dollars in equipment and facilities, and the cost of prevention is tough to pinpoint.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 13, 2017 -
Higher ed outreach offices balancing conflicting priorities
As the demographics in this country have changed, the way institutions approach education has struggled to keep up.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 13, 2017 -
Higher ed's pivotal moment may come with state ESSA plans
Leaders have a unique opportunity at this juncture to work with K-12 leaders to "establish a common vision for the future that meets the state's economic needs."
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 12, 2017 -
CIRR report shows overwhelmingly positive numbers for coding bootcamps
The first report from a council formed by several coding bootcamp providers, reviewers and funders finds an average 92% graduation rate and 80% in-field job placement rate.
By Roger Riddell • April 12, 2017 -
Educause NGLC project helps schools, districts rethink approaches amid societal changes
The MyWays project is designed to help school and district leaders confront changes they need to make in response to a rapidly changing career field and higher ed market.
By Roger Riddell • April 12, 2017 -
Howard U gets high-tech startup space
The Inclusive Innovation Incubator (I3) is funded through the city to attract venture capital firms and boost minority entrepreneurship.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 12, 2017 -
Microsoft Word is the latest frontier for hackers
A previously undisclosed vulnerability in the popular word processing software triggers malware downloads when users open a document.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 12, 2017
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