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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 -
Trendline
Student Success
Explore how universities are working to boost student outcomes by integrating remedial education, providing mental health tools and making education more accessible.
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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 -
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 -
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 -
After closure announcement, St. Joseph's alumni consider ways to save school
Graduates are seeking answers from administration and seeking solutions to stave off closure for the private institution.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 13, 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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Knoxville College future in flux after city condemns buildings
Environmental concerns deliver what may be the final blow to the Tennessee campus.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 13, 2017 -
DeVos, personalized learning and veterans: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with our recent spotlight on personalized learning and more right here.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 10, 2017 -
Opinion
How 'alternative academia' could help close America's great education divide
It's not about just providing increased access to higher ed; it's about changing the pedagogies to help every student succeed.
By Peter Merry • Feb. 10, 2017 -
George Mason students look to lawsuit to provide answers on donation specifics
A group is taking the institution to court for details on money donated to the school by controversial philanthropists.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 10, 2017 -
Tracking the growth of the Internet of Things
More than 8 billion devices and items will be connected this year, as the network of smart technology expands in impact throughout higher education.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 10, 2017 -
$2.5M gender discrimination settlement continues run of controversy for UC system
School officials denied the charges and are considering an appeal.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 10, 2017 -
Elite schools should take lessons from smaller colleges on endowment management
A national survey of college endowments reveals that institutions with $25 million or less in assets have yielded better returns on their investment portfolios for two straight years.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 10, 2017 -
Deep Dive
St. George's offers best practices on MOOC design for international audiences
Officials say course content and design are key to high enrollment and retention in open-source learning.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 9, 2017 -
The role of parents is critical in college persistence and completion
When considering student recruitment and engagement, in many cases, you can't overlook the rest of the family.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 9, 2017 -
Loyola becomes latest campus to join grad student labor movement
Graduate students at the private university are one of the first groups to vote to unionize after the NLRB's ruling classified them as employees.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 9, 2017
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