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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 -
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 -
Trendline
Mental Health and Wellness
This Trendline examines how colleges can address rising mental health concerns and support at-risk groups, such as transgender students and college athletes.
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
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 -
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 -
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
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