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Deep Dive
Higher ed split 50-50 on Clinton vs. Trump
A recent Education Dive blind poll found the community evenly split on which candidate would be best for the industry. Here, we break down where they stand on issues like affordability and accountability.
By Autumn A. Arnett • Nov. 1, 2016 -
State authorization: the forgotten element of higher ed quality assurance
The Center on Education Reform suggests states' oversight of schools leaves much to be desired in the way of measuring outcomes or compliance with accreditation standards.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 1, 2016 -
Admissions is often the first line of engagement — is your office up to par?
Horror stories underscore the need for stability, competency at institutional entry points.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 1, 2016 -
NCAA to tie funding to academic performance
The association will make additional funds available for academic performance, with an eye towards increasing the monetary value on athletic graduation rates.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 1, 2016 -
How 'microunits' could shape the faculty labor movement
Graduate students at Yale University are taking a new approach to grad assistant unionization.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 1, 2016 -
Majority of students willing to trade data privacy for better campus experience
A new survey reveals a surprising view of what students are willing to concede for a more enjoyable college career.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 1, 2016 -
Deep Dive
4 cornerstones helped Ithaca College transform its IT organization [Educause 2016]
The process can serve as a blueprint for other institutions looking to streamline operations across any number of departments.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 31, 2016 -
Kentucky's attorney general makes the case for higher ed autonomy
Andy Beshear's editorial in the Northern Kentucky Tribune calls for greater public awareness of a gubernatorial attack on higher education.
By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 31, 2016 -
Searching for the true definition of diversity in higher education
Colleges are still taking a myopic approach to student and faculty diversity, and the results are less than encouraging on campuses across the country.
By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 31, 2016 -
Why college presidents are serving much shorter terms
Mississippi is an example of how public universities in recent years are falling victim to unprecedented turnover in presidencies.
By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 31, 2016 -
Public liberal arts colleges work to attract exposure, enrollment
The University of Mary Washington is among a growing group of institutions working to attract students and to develop capacity against increasing competition.
By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 31, 2016 -
Skills index shows IT talent lacking in the workforce
A new survey of industrial workforce needs reveals large deficits in the number of IT professionals in various markets.
By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 28, 2016 -
When is blogging part of the academic conversation?
One professor shows the reach and academic impact of blogging by way of his own blog.
By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 28, 2016 -
How artificial intelligence could shape higher education
The emergence of the technology could not only cost the economy jobs, but could also cause great divides in college access.
By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 28, 2016 -
Can 'knowledge emotion' be transferred to online learning?
A university professor suggests the feelings associated with learning are the keys to transformational education, a notion that may not be easily applied in distance learning.
By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 28, 2016 -
Halloween brings threat of race controversies on campus
Leaders nationwide are looking to get ahead of potential crises around insensitive costume choices and party themes.
By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 28, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Thursday at Educause 2016: New strategic plan unveiled, CIO panels galore
Get caught up on sessions including Sugata Mitra's keynote and insight from new CIOs, as well as several more vendor announcements.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 27, 2016 -
Deep Dive
7 frightening trends in higher education
They should make even the bravest college trustee or president hide with fear about the future of the industry.
By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 27, 2016 -
Ithaca adjuncts' photo essay draws attention to faculty pay disparities
Professors take to Facebook to showcase the inequality during the school's bargaining with contingent professors.
By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 27, 2016 -
What is the appropriate line between free speech and safe space?
Another Chicago university faces backlash over the growing racial divide on college campuses.
By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 27, 2016 -
New book challenges higher ed's industrial imperative
University of Wisconsin professors delve into the misunderstanding of the liberal arts, and how higher education unfairly shoulders the blame for a changing workforce landscape.
By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 27, 2016 -
Majority of faculty members confident in their tech abilities
A survey suggests that a growing number of faculty members are confident in their self-management of technology and are adequately supported by IT staff.
By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 27, 2016 -
Survey shows personality traits, not income, key to college success
A new survey suggests personal drive and insight are stronger factors in determining student success than household income or secondary preparation.
By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 27, 2016 -
On higher education, are you more Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump?
Take our quiz to find out where you stack up on the issues.
By Autumn A. Arnett • Oct. 26, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Wednesday at Educause 2016: Power of introverts, top IT issues
Get caught up on the sessions and all of the latest announcements from Cengage, Blackboard and more.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 26, 2016
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