Workforce capacity and mobile access to courses: Higher ed trends to watch in 2017

Cengage executives offer outlooks for emerging industry trends in the year to come.

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 14, 2016

Experts share best practices for campus scandal rebound

Looking to Baylor as a high profile example of a major crisis threatening to upend the institution, leaders from various sectors share best practices.

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 13, 2016

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Enrollment and Retention

A look at the pandemic's continuing impact on enrollment and how colleges can ensure students stay on course.

By Higher Ed Dive staff

Dept of Ed denies for-profit accreditor's appeal

The decision against the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools places thousands of schools on alert to find a new accreditor or lose access to federal financial aid.

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 13, 2016

Colleges at center of new mumps outbreak

Reported cases have more than doubled since 2015, leaving many campuses scrambling to contain reported infections.

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 13, 2016

Shoddy record keeping costs community college $39M

Thousands of records of online teaching and learning disappear, and penalties add more financial trouble for a school facing previous money woes. 

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 13, 2016

Liberal arts schools seek collaboration in digital learning space

Campus Technology reports on a convening of liberal arts college leaders working to forge partnerships in online learning and innovation. 

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 13, 2016

College think tanks see decline in support, but is there more on the way?

The University of South Florida is among several college campuses readjusting their approaches to creating and maintaining policy incubators. 

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 13, 2016

35% of colleges missed enrollment goals in 2016

As student enrollment decreases nationwide, financial aid spending and competition from larger schools are growing at alarming rates.

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 12, 2016

In fight for increased benefits, Columbia grad students find allies in auto workers

Resident advisers and teaching assistants make history in the national effort to secure higher pay and health care, while colleges scramble to find ways to finance their compensation.

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 12, 2016

Australian university to offer advanced degrees via MOOC platform

A pioneer in online learning will give students access to six postgraduate courses in competitive global fields. 

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 12, 2016

Overtime injunction shifts Auburn employees back to salaried status

The university is among a growing number of schools anticipating that the compensation rule will be overturned by new the federal administration. 

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 12, 2016

Older college students face completion crisis

Graduation rates are slightly up for younger learners but dramatically down for returning or non-traditional college students. 

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 12, 2016

Higher ed seeking new ways to spur interest and access to workforce development

Institutions and advocacy organizations are using program creation and scholarship support to expose students to higher paying career options.

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 12, 2016

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

Stay ahead of the class with the latest on tech-driven networking strategies for superintendents and more here!

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

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