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Harvard rolls out adaptive tech for MOOC offerings
One of the pioneering institutions of open source learning debuts new technology to make the MOOC experience more personalized for learners.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 2, 2017 -
Would Betsy DeVos scale back regulations on for-profit colleges?
A Huffington Post editorial on DeVos' potential support of for-profit schools raises interesting questions about the Obama Administration's responsibility in potential deregulation.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 2, 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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Immigration order could come with $700M price tag for colleges
A new report estimates that enrollment and faculty recruitment could be hampered by the new rule, and colleges could see dramatic losses in tuition and research revenue.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 2, 2017 -
New study examines impact of race, gender in political science faculty earnings
Ageless concepts of racial and gender bias in academia are reinforced in a department-based survey.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 2, 2017 -
Labor lawyer says college football players should bargain for employee rights, protections
A memo from the nation's top labor board suggests that some college football players have claim to better facilities and potential compensation.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 2, 2017 -
Living expenses emerge as top obstacle in college affordability
The Urban Institute gives a detailed look at how the cost of room and board impacts their ability to attend and afford higher education.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 1, 2017 -
Laureate Education goes public
The nation's largest for-profit education company hopes to raise nearly $500M through its new IPO.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 1, 2017 -
New textbook technology creates wins for students and publishers
New open access models for course materials generate savings for students and revenues for book sellers.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 1, 2017 -
4 tips for preparing for an executive search
Texas Tech Media and Communication Dean David D. Perlmutter shares strategies for the job hunt.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 1, 2017 -
Endowment returns hit historic lows, but institutional spending is up
Colleges are scrambling to crack the code on a plummeting stock market, but are collectively spending more to build campus infrastructure.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 1, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Virginia Foxx talks federal overreach, accountability in address to national accrediting council meeting
The leading House lawmaker on education and workforce offered comments on spending and the future of accreditation.
By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 31, 2017 -
Emphasis on research over teaching diminishes talent pool in higher ed
Too many doctoral graduates are leaving school with too little teaching experience, which places hiring departments in tough positions to find quality job candidates.
By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 31, 2017 -
Remedial courses cost $7B in 2014
An increasing number of college students are taking classes to catch up to high-level curriculum, but what is the cost to taxpayers and to institutions?
By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 31, 2017 -
4 best practices for increasing civility on campus
UC Riverside anthropology professor Yolanda T. Moses outlines the strategy for improving campus climate on subjects of inclusion and tolerance.
By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 31, 2017 -
Parents among the fastest-growing demographic of college students
Many campuses don't have the resources in place to support this growing group of non-traditional enrollees.
By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 31, 2017 -
Fundraising tops the list of duties for college presidents
USA Today takes a look at the most critical jobs for 21st-century college presidents.
By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 31, 2017 -
Campuses disrupted by enforcement of new immigration order
New policy on domestic entrance is impacting higher education, a drawing response from its leaders.
By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 30, 2017 -
Report: Philanthropic support for higher ed to increase
A new report envisions a course of progress for higher education in private and corporate funding support.
By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 30, 2017 -
Should higher education take a 'leapfrog' approach to innovation?
A Harvard University dean asks if the industry is moving too slowly to react to innovation in teaching and learning.
By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 30, 2017 -
New study shows increase in contingent faculty unions at private colleges
Mobilization outpaces similar efforts at public campuses over the last year.
By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 30, 2017 -
Higher ed, manufacturing seek partnerships for future of the workforce
Increasing manufacturing needs expose issues of career choice and skill training throughout secondary and higher education.
By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 30, 2017 -
Study: Vanishing child care centers on college campuses impacts student access
Officials say that decreasing support for on-campus child care facilities is hurting the likelihood of completion for many college students.
By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 27, 2017 -
How can the public be convinced to trust in higher education?
Executives discuss the future of public confidence in the higher education enterprise.
By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 27, 2017 -
Alabama governor subject of accreditation review
Robert Bentley faces tough questions around his role as board member and appointing authority for higher education in the state.
By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 27, 2017 -
New bills seek to expand access, performance at Florida's public institutions
Two new legislative proposals are likely to pass with strong new guidelines for faculty support and education goals.
By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 27, 2017
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