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How can institutions improve presidential transitions?
A new president can bring a time of renewed transparency and collaboration if the outgoing administrator is leaving on positive terms.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 21, 2017 -
ESSA, bathrooms and academic mythbusting: The week’s most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on efforts to affirm higher ed's value to the public and more here!
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 17, 2017 -
Articulation agreements crucial to boosting bachelor's degrees
Building stronger relationships between two- and four-year schools boosts degree achievement rates for transfer students.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 17, 2017 -
Could digital cadavers revolutionize med school administration?
Synthetic bodies may hold the key to reducing costs and improving outcomes for medical students nationwide.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 17, 2017 -
Report suggests best practices for STEM ed innovation
The Association of American Universities and the Research Corporation for Science Advancement showcases collaborative approaches and faculty growth strategies.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 17, 2017 -
Colleges embrace honesty to explain why campus buildings aren't being used
As the number of unused facilities on campuses continues to grow, school officials are becoming more proficient about explaining the vacancies to prospective students.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 17, 2017 -
Ed Dept coding error could help for-profit deregulation
For-profit schools say widespread miscalculations in loan repayment rates are reason to question data-based policies that have led to sanction and closure for some institutions.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 17, 2017 -
Elite colleges bet big on micro-degree programs
Some of the nation's top research institutions are hoping that mini-master's programs will boost enrollment through the promise of career advancement.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 16, 2017 -
How data analytics can bring out the best in a university
Understanding the usage and benefits of data analytics can help to improve outcomes beyond the classroom.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 16, 2017 -
What holds campuses back from tech development?
Obstacles in higher education leadership and structure still prohibit campuses from exploring possibilities in IT and technological advancement.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 16, 2017 -
Gender gap in administrative pay remains static
Women have gained ground in promotion to administrative positions in higher ed, but their compensation continues to lag.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 16, 2017 -
Legislative pushback stops several colleges short on sanctuary campus efforts
Threats against federal and state funding make it difficult for institutions to take a pro-immigration stance on student admissions.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 16, 2017 -
Changing user behavior key to preventing campus data breaches
Empowering higher ed users to become willing data security advocates is critical for IT integrity.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 15, 2017 -
U of Chicago 'Mythbusters' project debunks academic performance assumptions
Researchers use data to dispel notions about the impact of test scores, attendance and work ethic on academic success in college.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 15, 2017 -
Colleges shift focus to second-year student retention
Institutions are focusing resources for housing, finances and mentoring into second-year student groups, a historically underserved group in retention efforts.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 15, 2017 -
Why Buzzfeed is the higher ed recruitment consultant extraordinaire
The news and pop culture website has emerged as a crucial partner for attracting potential students.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 15, 2017 -
Video can work around the unexpected in higher ed
Natural disasters and policy changes can present obstacles, especially with international students, but video-based distance learning can help overcome disruptions.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 15, 2017 -
Breaking down the support potential of college endowments
A new report joins the chorus of scrutiny against endowment spending in higher ed.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 14, 2017 -
Scathing report on high school graduation rates spurs Tennessee to consider impact on colleges
More than a third of high school graduates in the state did not meet course requirements. What does it mean for prospects of college completion?
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 14, 2017 -
White House reverses course on bathroom bill laws
A decision on transgender facility access sends mixed messages on support for LGBT students.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 14, 2017 -
New initiative looks to bring equity to academic service culture
Research suggests that women and minorities take on the lion's share of committee service, but a pilot project funded by the National Science Foundation is looking to reverse the culture.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 14, 2017 -
Hackers infiltrated 5,000 devices on a college campus
The nightmarish situation is used as a case study for network security across academe.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 14, 2017 -
NYU School of Engineering launches computer science bridge program for liberal arts graduates
The school targets graduates with humanities and arts backgrounds to explore options in growing fields of computer science and engineering.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 13, 2017 -
How to reverse declining confidence in higher education
A recent meeting of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities yields new objectives for how institutions can engage families about the value and need of colleges.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 13, 2017 -
Out-of-staters to see tuition hike at Texas A&M
Citing a lower tax burden for families living outside of the state, officials say the increase will help to spur in-state enrollment.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 13, 2017
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