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

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

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Enrollment and Retention

A look at the pandemic's continuing impact on enrollment and how colleges can ensure students stay on course.

By Higher Ed Dive staff

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

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

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

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

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

Partnerships between bootcamp programs, traditional higher ed a win-win

The credentialing companies gain "legitimacy," while colleges and universities increase capacity.

By Autumn A. Arnett • April 4, 2017

'Mega gifts' to higher ed hit $6.2B in 2016

The news comes alongside numbers that alumni giving is down, however. 

By Autumn A. Arnett • April 4, 2017

SmartAsset names best states for higher ed

Virginia comes out on top in the ranking, which measures graduation rates, net price, graduate return-on-investment over 20 years and student-faculty ratios.

By Roger Riddell • April 3, 2017

When billions are on the line, the academic enterprise is sometimes compromised

As March Madness comes to a close, administrators and stakeholders reflect on the commercialization of intercollegiate sports.

By Autumn A. Arnett • April 3, 2017

Tensions between faculty, administration at LIU persist

One semester after physically locking faculty members out of campus, administrators are being accused of locking them out of important academic discussions.

By Autumn A. Arnett • April 3, 2017

UVA found to give preferential treatment to children of donors

A recent investigation found advancement officials interfere in admissions decisions involving prospective students whose families have given or might give large sums of money to the institution.

By Autumn A. Arnett • April 3, 2017

Report: 95% of colleges out of reach for low-income students

Researchers analyzed the net price of college after expected grant aid for different income levels to determine affordability.

By Autumn A. Arnett • April 2, 2017

Proposed spending cuts and women's STEM push: The week's most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest on rising DDoS attacks in K-12, San Antonio's literacy improvement efforts and more here.

By Roger Riddell • March 31, 2017

College recruitment evolves with peer-based mentoring, adapts to changing demographics

Rigidly planned high school recruitment sessions and campus visits are becoming a thing of the past, thanks to greater peer-mentoring opportunities via readily available video tech.

By Roger Riddell • March 31, 2017

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

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

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