Top-earning presidents and U of Phoenix: The week’s most-read education news

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By Roger Riddell • Dec. 9, 2016

Could artificial intelligence create next frontier of academic development?

EdSurge profiles a new initiative to bridge the skills being taught at colleges and universities and the needs of a changing workforce.

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 9, 2016

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Emerging Technology

As higher ed deals with enrollment declines and other challenges, colleges need to consider how increased and changing use of technology affects students and campus finances. 

By Higher Ed Dive staff

Survey: Californians love public higher ed, but differ on ways to fund it

A majority of California residents are supportive of its state-funded colleges and universities and want to see them grow. But paying for the growth is a hot topic of debate.

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 9, 2016

6 months out from a resignation, New Mexico presidency mired in turmoil

Outgoing President Robert Frank faces accusations of creating a hostile work environment and misspending funds, just months before his scheduled departure from the top post. 

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 9, 2016

Private colleges launch 2-year degree programs to boost affordability, achievement

The University of St. Thomas and Yeshiva University are offering new associate degree programs in an effort to boost credentialing, smoother transitions to four-year programs. 

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 9, 2016

OLC launches three new scorecard modules for institutional assessment

The new scorecards are designed to help institutions offer stronger assessments of classroom engagement, course accessibility and usage of best teaching practices. 

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 9, 2016

ED clears path for U of Phoenix sale, with conditions

Federal officials seek terms on enrollment caps, disclosure of legal actions and a 25% letter of credit before greenlighting billion-dollar buyout.

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 8, 2016

Despite court injunction on FLSA regulations, some colleges will boost overtime pay

The delay of a federal law mandating overtime pay for qualified employees won't prohibit some colleges from raising salaries. 

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 8, 2016

Post-tenure review proposals threaten what's left of tenure protection in Wisconsin

Faculty say a staple of professional advancement is under fire from legislative and governing bodies in Wisconsin. 

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 8, 2016

George Washington U resident advisers working to unionize

Students are seeking intervention for increased negotiating leverage, in a move that could rock the college labor movement. 

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 8, 2016

Trump dials back on DREAMers, college leaders still hesitant

The President-elect stays vague on protections or punishment for undocumented students who could shift enrollment balances for colleges nationwide.

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 8, 2016

Office Hours: Central State President Cynthia Jackson-Hammond discusses performance-based funding

The Ohio university leader says the mission of serving the under-served must become a larger element of consideration in public higher ed spending

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 8, 2016

Rutgers faculty union takes stand against campus email system

Tensions grow as professors fear a 'big brother' approach to campus-based communications. 

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 7, 2016

Two more for-profits lose access to federal student aid

Globe University and the Minnesota School of Business are at the center of the latest federal action against fraudulent institutions.

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 7, 2016

Baylor, Louisville placed on accreditation probation

Scandals in leadership and Title IX compliance earn the two universities more public scrutiny. 

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 7, 2016

Moody's: Pensions, endowment underperformance could challenge higher ed growth

A new report predicts revenue growth for higher education at large, but suggests challenges over the next two years.

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 7, 2016

Can a new donor support program shift higher ed philanthropy planning?

The Fund for Academic Renewal seeks to change the way donors think about and manage their gifts to colleges and universities. 

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 7, 2016

St. Norbert College reinvents the modern computer lab

As more students bring their own devices to campus, one institution is working to cater to the personal tech needs of individual students.

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 6, 2016

Survey: Personnel and system management biggest IT concerns of 2016

IT professionals weigh in on the projects and issues which caused them the greatest concern over the last calendar year. 

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 6, 2016

States take varying stances on undocumented student admission

Colleges and systems nationwide are grappling with how to handle changing mandates for student admission with new changes coming from state and federal legislatures.

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 6, 2016

Demographic changes have colleges bracing for uncertain future

Pennsylvania is one of several states in which changes in population are forcing colleges to rethink their operational strategy. 

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 6, 2016

Yale reconsiders controversial building names

The Ivy League institution says it will now consider claims for renaming buildings associated with hateful or oppressive individuals.

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 6, 2016

Meet the college presidents who earn more than $1M annually

The Chronicle of Higher Education released its salary data for private college leaders, finding an increase in membership in the millionaires club.

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 5, 2016

The growing problem of data access in education

Across all sectors of education, state and federal governments are falling short of providing data on performance and trends. 

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 5, 2016

New survey highlights institutional choices between traditional, continuing learners

The common reasons for students pursuing higher education are slightly different between recent high school graduates and students looking to continue education after time in the workforce. 

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 5, 2016