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IU touts milions in ongoing savings for students in eText program
The program is the product of direct partnerships between the institution and publishers for digital course materials as part of an effort to lower attendance costs while raising quality.
By Roger Riddell • April 11, 2017 -
Average full-time professor earns $80K — but there aren't many left
The American Association of University Professors' new compensation report found an adjusted 0.5% increase from the 2015-16 school year, but part-time or contingent faculty continue to dominate the workforce.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 11, 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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For every $1 spent on SEL, there's an $11 return
SEL is critical — not just for elementary school students, but all the way through to higher ed and preparing students for the workforce.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 11, 2017 -
e-Credentials will do to higher ed what e-commerce did to retail
Indiana University at Bloomington Professor Daniel Hickey says microcredentials and badging are going to take over the industry, and those who don't get on board will be left behind.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 11, 2017 -
2017 State of ResNet Report details top campus bandwidth consumers
Students are using massive amounts of campus bandwidth via platforms like Netflix and other activities, but institutions are, for the most part, working to meet demands.
By Roger Riddell • April 10, 2017 -
Deep Dive
New 'Vertically Integrated Projects' program gives students experiential learning opportunity at NYU
The Tandon School of Engineering offers undergraduates one credit per semester for real-world research that groups them with graduate students, faculty and industry experts.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • April 10, 2017 -
Free tuition hits New York's public institutions
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Saturday announced a deal with the legislature to make tuition free for students enrolling at CUNY or SUNY whose families earn under $125,000 per year.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 10, 2017 -
Black teachers equal higher grad rates for black students
A new study from Johns Hopkins University found a positive correlation between the presence of teachers of color and student outcomes.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 10, 2017 -
Dayton, March Madness and workforce skills: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on the benefits of university-run community schools and more here.
By Roger Riddell • April 7, 2017 -
Survey: To get more women in STEM, hire more female faculty
College women and recent graduates surveyed by CDW report that a dearth of female role models in STEM fields discourages them from pursuing those fields.
By Roger Riddell • April 7, 2017 -
Texas district to become first in state offering green bonds, joining UT-Austin
The alternative financing option will continue growing in popularity as investors become more environmentally conscious.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 7, 2017 -
Study shows adjuncts feel undervalued, crunched for time
The Cengage and Zeldis Research Associates study also found more than half of adjuncts want more professional development and collaboration opportunities.
By Roger Riddell • April 7, 2017 -
MIT partners with charter on resources for STEM video lessons
Atlantis Charter School will receive professional development and other resources in the regular use of free online BLOSSOMS program lessons.
By Roger Riddell • April 7, 2017 -
Pre-college factors biggest determinants of college success
61% of the college completion gap can be traced back to high school conditions, study finds.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 7, 2017 -
Operations data becoming even more important in key school decisions
A new survey from Dude Solutions and Building Operating Management Magazine found 70% of K-12 and higher facilities staff reported an increased interest in operations and maintenance in the last 12-18 months.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 7, 2017 -
Deep Dive
U of Dayton looks to the future, dropping traditional strategic planning
President Eric Spina shares why a 20-year outlook is important, and how social media fits into the picture.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 6, 2017 -
Higher ed still lagging on digital accessibility
A new whitepaper highlights how multimedia materials have expanded faster than accessibility initiatives designed to comply with federal and state laws.
By Roger Riddell • April 6, 2017 -
Economist: Colleges should have skin in the game on student debt
The idea is popular with President Trump, but could create additional access barriers for the most disadvantaged students.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 6, 2017 -
Instructor burnout a concern under flipped learning models
Institutions must consider the costs of significant increases in faculty workloads when active learning models are adopted.
By Roger Riddell • April 6, 2017 -
Survey: Faculty reluctance may slow down digital material adoption
Less than 50% of respondents in a Campus Computing Project survey agreed or strongly agreed that digital materials significantly added value over print.
By Roger Riddell • April 5, 2017 -
Researchers find millions of .edu accounts, passwords available on Dark Web
The accounts are particularly vulnerable and lucrative targets because of the surplus of valuable data, intellectual property and research that higher ed institutions have.
By Roger Riddell • April 5, 2017 -
Pell eligibility restored for students affected by for-profit closures
The move is an important first step, but colleges still have work to do to prepare to welcome these students.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 5, 2017 -
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How bad press affects accreditation
For better or worse, news printed in the media attracts the attention of all campus stakeholders.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 5, 2017 -
Pew data suggests adult learners lacking in digital skills
Data shows 33% of adults are reluctant when it comes to their ability to use computers and other electronic devices, and 14% are unprepared for online learning all together.
By Roger Riddell • April 4, 2017 -
UMass System continues adding to solar savings
The University of Massachusetts, Boston, is expected to save up to $5 million on energy over the next two decades in a new solar deal with Altus Power America.
By Roger Riddell • April 4, 2017
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