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

Berkeley deleting volumes of online content following compliance order

The university is acting aggressively in response to federal disability access guidance, and to protect content from pirates and copyright infringement. 

By Jarrett Carter • March 6, 2017

For-profit EDMC finalizes sale of several college brands

Argosy University and the Art Institutes are among the national brands on the move to a nonprofit buyer. 

By Jarrett Carter • March 6, 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

North Dakota moves to weaken tenure protections

A new policy would make it easier for college presidents to dismiss faculty due to budget cuts.

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 27, 2017