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Wi-Fi a critical element for student recruitment and research
Experts say wireless internet is indispensable in building the academic enterprise and convincing students to invest time and money into certain campuses.
By Jarrett Carter • March 2, 2017 -
West Virginia amends personnel laws for higher ed layoffs
The state's public institutions now have more latitude for payscale management and termination policy, but some critics argue that it makes it more difficult to keep top talent in the state.
By Jarrett Carter • March 2, 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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Presence of minorities in higher ed leadership below demographic growth
A new study reveals minorities have parity in administrative compensation, but are well below national averages in appointments when measured against population growth.
By Jarrett Carter • March 2, 2017 -
Scholars call for dramatic changes to Higher Ed Act
An association of academics says Congress must act quickly to reform several elements of the federal guidance document on public support for higher ed.
By Jarrett Carter • March 2, 2017 -
Barnard, adjunct union agree to terms on groundbreaking salary deal
Experts call the school's $10,000 per course deal an important benchmark for the faculty labor movement.
By Jarrett Carter • March 2, 2017 -
How colleges can master the art of crowdfunding
Cornell University is among a handful of institutions using digital fundraising platforms to expand their philanthropic and academic missions among younger graduates.
By Jarrett Carter • March 1, 2017 -
Vermont, Pennsylvania most expensive for public education
Not surprisingly, these states are also among those facing the greatest enrollment challenges.
By Jarrett Carter • March 1, 2017 -
Higher Education Act in focus for Capitol Hill Republicans
Federal legislators may finally turn their attention to passing a new version of the bill.
By Jarrett Carter • March 1, 2017 -
Trump signs two new bills to boost women in STEM, entrepreneurship
NASA and the National Science Foundation will be key to spurring more learning and career development in critical science and technological industries under the new laws.
By Jarrett Carter • March 1, 2017 -
CCNY probe expands to include potential alumni fund fraud
The inquiry into alleged financial mismanagement by City College's former president casts a negative image on an institution with vital impact in New York City.
By Jarrett Carter • March 1, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Amid controversy, Trump White House meets with HBCU presidents
An executive order on support for the institutions, expected Tuesday, will be the first substantive higher ed policy action of the administration.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 28, 2017 -
Online programs are gigantic boost to Simmons' bottom line
The women's liberal arts college saw an 800% increase in its online program revenue with distance learning development.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 28, 2017 -
With textbook publishing dying, Pearson looks for new life
One of the world's largest education publishing companies looks to rebound from historic losses with new investments in technology and service delivery.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 28, 2017 -
Report: Cultural tolerance, information integrity top list of higher ed issues
A special report issued by The Chronicle of Higher Education overviews the biggest trending topics in the industry today.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 28, 2017 -
New study challenges ROI of online learning
A Stanford University economist questions the value of the professional earning potential of degrees earned online.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 28, 2017 -
Maryland has spent more than $2M in legal fees defending against discrimination suit
The state's higher education commission has amassed a large bill for legal fees in a battle over program duplication involving its four historically black colleges.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 27, 2017 -
Embattled accreditor receives federal lifeline
A federal panel grants reprieve for an accreditor which skeptics say allows member schools to maintain bad practices in higher ed administration.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 27, 2017 -
International students sound off on campus experiences
A new survey reveals the improvements non-American students want to see in curriculum and engagement from American colleges and universities.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 27, 2017 -
North Dakota moves to weaken tenure protections
A new policy would make it easier for college presidents to dismiss faculty due to budget cuts.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 27, 2017 -
Ohio finds $1B in higher ed savings
The state's public institutions have submitted plans to save more and to generate more revenue over the next five years in support of increased college affordability.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 27, 2017 -
New research shows the potential of non-exam student assessment
A survey from the AAC&U reveals that measuring student achievement through metrics of aptitude and literacy may be better than traditional testing methods.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 24, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Activism on the rise among college faculty
New organizations are pushing old issues to the forefront of political discussion and controversy.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 24, 2017 -
Federal tax rebate program outpaces Pell Grant spending by $4.1B
Families who typically would not need the federal support for college access are gaining more in rebates than those dependent upon grants for college affordability.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 24, 2017 -
Report: Collaborative learning, mobile access not major part of college study culture
While systems for online learning and studying have exploded in the last five years, a majority of students are not as engaged in crowd-learning and mobile access as you might think.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 24, 2017 -
Decision to pay hackers for hijacked systems more complex than meets the eye
Several institutions have learned the true costs of paying for research and network functions disrupted by ransomware, but is it a simple solution for all leaders and campuses?
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 24, 2017
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