Campuses could be testing ground for the Internet of Things

Functions like transportation and residential living could be changed by the network connectivity of students to goods and services.

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 3, 2016

Princeton mulls foreign language course mandate

The Ivy League institution considers joining several peer schools increasing access to foreign languages, to better prepare students for a global society.

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 3, 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

Supreme Court takes on transgender bathroom law

The case of a secondary school in Gloucester, VA, could have lasting impact on college campuses nationwide.

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 3, 2016

A course primer on police shootings goes viral in the academy

A Montclair State University professor's response to student questions on police violence sparks an academic movement to tie culture to course offerings. 

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 3, 2016

Another for-profit closes — in the middle of the school day

Missouri College goes down without any prior warning for students to make other plans. 

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 3, 2016

AACU launches new digital resource hub for community colleges

It will serve as a national online repository for student development research, best practices and engagement materials for the sector. 

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 2, 2016

How to sell faculty on the #GoOpen learning movement

An instructional designer shares strategies for convincing academic executives of the value of online learning resources.

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 2, 2016

A case mounts for vocational education

Could college degrees be replaced by alternative career pathways in the job market of the future?

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 2, 2016

U Kentucky admin, student editors square off on sexual assault coverage

The campus newspaper staff and university leaders are at odds over the amount of information that should be made public following a report of crime.

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 2, 2016

Report: Minimal financial aid gaps yield sizeable effects on dropout rate

A new study reveals that a few hundred dollars can lead to increased likelihood of student withdrawal, even for high-achieving and middle class families. 

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 2, 2016

New CIOs offer advice, 10 tips for those aspiring to the role [Educause 2016]

The success strategies of these three tech chiefs can serve prospective administrators campuswide.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 1, 2016

Clinton overwhelming pick of K-12 education community

87% of Education Dive readers turned up Clinton in a recent blind poll on top education issues.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Nov. 1, 2016

4 charts showing the higher ed attainment levels of members of Congress

Harvard has the most alumni in Congress, but overall, smaller public colleges are the most represented. 

By Autumn A. Arnett • Nov. 1, 2016

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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