Higher Ed: Page 205
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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 -
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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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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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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 -
Should colleges draw instructors from a pool like unions?
A proposal for schools in the same area to draw adjuncts from a single source has received some attention, but also some pushback and concerns.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 29, 2017 -
More data tools could mean a more involved e-discovery process for schools
The growth of Internet of Things-connected devices and other online tools has complicated the process of e-discovery, where lawyers can request electronic information pertaining to legal challenges.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 29, 2017 -
States increasingly moving to address higher ed affordability
The NASFAA notes that almost every state governor has highlighted the importance of higher ed and state funding in "State of State" addresses this year.
By Roger Riddell • March 29, 2017 -
Trump administration aims to boost female involvement in STEM
Rhetoric does not line up with funding priorities, however.
By Autumn A. Arnett • March 29, 2017 -
'Mall of America of colleges' provides one-stop shop for local ed needs
A model of innovation at Lone Star College-University Park serves the needs of the entire community and boosts the institution's value proposition.
By Autumn A. Arnett • March 28, 2017 -
Free tuition plans won't help most vulnerable students
Critics of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's free tuition proposal contend it will only help middle-class students who were already college-bound.
By Autumn A. Arnett • March 28, 2017 -
Is higher education contributing to growing inequity in society?
Some challenge the often-held idea that higher ed is the great equalizer for social mobility.
By Autumn A. Arnett • March 28, 2017
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