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Deep Dive
Lake Area Tech President Mike Cartney shares keys to community college excellence
The institution was recently recognized with a national award for excellence in learning, degree completion, minority and low-income student success, and socioeconomic indicators of graduates.
By Jarrett Carter • March 21, 2017 -
CUNY leaders: 80% of freshmen need remediation, fewer than half return
School officials are working on reforming their remedial education system, saying they will rely less on tests and work to provide more opportunities for student success.
By Autumn A. Arnett • March 21, 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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Campus carry implementation worries some Georgia officials
Some worry guns on campus will create a "Wild West" environment, but those in states that have already allowed it say not much has changed.
By Autumn A. Arnett • March 21, 2017 -
As sexual assualt cases loom, higher ed leaders on the hook for campus culture
Even as many administrators anticipate industry deregulation, it is increasingly imperative for them to take an intrusive interest in shaping campus climate.
By Autumn A. Arnett • March 21, 2017 -
Giving at-risk college students the supports they need
Low-income and at-risk college students are less likely to make it past the first year and graduate. Mentoring and coaching, combined with other strategies, have shown promise in this area.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 20, 2017 -
Turning the computer lab into a flexible learning environment
One college's computer lab is getting a makeover, reflecting changing trends in how students use space once reserved for desktop computer use.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 20, 2017 -
Should we re-think the traditional credit hour structure?
For-profit higher education conglomerate American Public University System announced a shift to a credentialing model that focuses on competencies instead of credits.
By Jarrett Carter • March 20, 2017 -
Measuring waves of international student access
A recent paper examines how social, financial and political trends shape foreign enrollment in American higher education.
By Jarrett Carter • March 20, 2017 -
Trump budget, ACE, and SXSWedu: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with our weekly recap of the biggest stories in K-12 and higher ed.
By Roger Riddell • March 17, 2017 -
Deep Dive
SXSWedu 2017: Our recap of Austin's premier ed innovation gathering
We've rounded up all of our coverage of last week's show in one location for your convenience.
By Roger Riddell • March 17, 2017 -
Roger Riddell/Higher Ed Dive
Deep DiveHigher ed and K-12 cooperation boosts outcomes, access [SXSWedu 2017]
Two initiatives discussed in a panel at SXSWedu highlight the benefits of partnership across all levels of the education field.
By Roger Riddell • March 17, 2017 -
Distance learning technology offers a bright future for higher ed capacity
Cloud-based teaching and collaborative research help broaden exposure for students and save money for institutions.
By Jarrett Carter • March 17, 2017 -
Liberal arts programs in the crosshairs in Trump's proposed budget
The proposal could be a crushing blow to grant-dependent initiatives and schools nationwide.
By Jarrett Carter • March 17, 2017 -
Why universities should lead the future of venture capitalism
A new research study makes the case for higher education as the lifeline of entrepreneurial development.
By Jarrett Carter • March 17, 2017 -
Minority faculty members grapple with choice between institutional mission and resources
The choice between personal success and support for minority students is frequently a difficult one for professors of color.
By Jarrett Carter • March 17, 2017 -
California's ambitious plans to make community college free
California has been expanding its Promise programs, which use a mix of public and private money to eliminate tuition costs in its 123 community colleges.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 16, 2017 -
Trump budget proposal protects Pell, HBCUs amid $9.2B Ed Dept cut
TRIO, GearUp and other programs are in jeopardy amid calls for some of the steepest cuts to the U.S. Department of Education in history.
By Autumn A. Arnett • March 16, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Succession planning and the executive search: A 'both-and' proposition
John Cavanaugh, president and CEO of the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area, asks, "If we think we have a problem with the leadership pipeline now, what kind of problems are we going to have in a decade?"
By Autumn A. Arnett • March 16, 2017 -
Rubio higher ed reform proposal calls for support of alternative providers
A bipartisan plan to extend federal support to a wider range of institutions may have a stronger chance two years after it was introduced to little fanfare in Congress.
By Jarrett Carter • March 16, 2017 -
Kansas State builds new repository for online video content
On the heels of Cal-Berkeley’s mass deletion of online videos and presentations, KSU seeks a user-friendly approach for keeping content within federal compliance.
By Jarrett Carter • March 16, 2017 -
Presidents need broader range of skills to meet today's customary leadership demands
Qualities which used to set apart great presidents from good ones: fundraising, diversity and crisis communications expertise, are now par for the course within the typical campus CEO job description.
By Jarrett Carter • March 16, 2017 -
How technology is reshaping the university IT positions
CIOs are seeing their jobs change to accommodate data and other important technology shifts. More than ever, collaboration between teams is a must.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 15, 2017 -
Community colleges use data to help boost enrollment
Instead of slowing growth to meet expected enrollment declines, some institutions are taking a proactive approach by zeroing in on which programs are poised for expansion.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 15, 2017 -
STEM research for undergrads can have big impact
Students that undertake research experiences during their undergraduate studies are more likely to commit to their chosen field, according to a new report.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 15, 2017 -
West Virginia University helps create more jobs for individuals with disabilities
Partnering with a program run by the U.S. Labor Dept., WVU helped 27 such workers find jobs.
By Tess Taylor • March 15, 2017
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