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

8 CIOs share campus IT horror stories

From security breaches to sewage floods, tech is still susceptible to human error, malice, dated technology and unforeseen circumstances.

By Roger Riddell , Naomi Eide • Oct. 26, 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

Higher ed IT: CIOs face opportunity, challenges as tech's role on campus expands

Check out our must-read series on the issues facing campus tech chiefs

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 26, 2016

New rankings highlight importance of education-industry ties

The best online programs for one of the nation's steadiest industries — supply chain management — are ranked by OnlineMBAToday.com

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 26, 2016

Technology streamlines finance management for public universities

Implementing tecnology provides easier management and role assignments to individuals working with tuition and fee reporting and financial management. 

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 26, 2016

Pros and cons of predictive analytics

A new report shows they're a critical tool in assisting low-income students to graduation, but could pose unintended effects on students' pursuit of specific areas of interest.

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 26, 2016

Skirting the search process to appoint a president draws ire in Georgia

Gender and politics are at the center of a presidential hire at Kennesaw State University, which reintroduces conversation about appointment transparency in higher education. 

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 26, 2016

Athletic spending disparities on the rise with no changes in sight

An outgoing member of a college athletic review commission says that the future is grim for NCAA athletics, in terms of spending and revenue building. 

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 26, 2016

Higher ed business model is being upended by lack of funding

After dwindling resources, redefining the relevance of the bachelor's degree is a top concern for higher ed leaders.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Oct. 25, 2016

Maryland to pilot core math curriculum overhaul

The state's system of higher education is changing the way students honor math requirements with a tweak officials say will be more conducive to professional development. 

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 25, 2016

Could Siri be the next teaching assistant?

The Chronicle of Higher Education offers a profile of professors testing the limits of artificial intelligence serving as hands-on teaching resources. 

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 25, 2016

With for-profit shutdowns, veterans pay a heavy price

Military personnel are part of the forgotten legion of students displaced by the shutdown of several major institutions.

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 25, 2016

Nike mogul's $500M gift to Oregon largest in history to public university

Phil Knight's latest gift continues to bolster the University of Oregon as one of the nation's top institutions. 

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 25, 2016

Faculty not sold on value of technology in learning enterprise

A survey of more than 1,600 faculty members reveals a disconnect between the growing fascination with data and analytics and what it means to actual teaching and learning. 

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 25, 2016

Colleges consider best practices for sexual assault alerts

Colleges consider the benefits and drawbacks for student alerts connected to campus sexual assault allegations. 

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 24, 2016

Settlement opens door for higher ed tax battles nationwide

Legal experts say a challenge to property tax laws in municipalities all over the country could leave colleges vulnerable for big payouts in the future. 

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 24, 2016

How social disparities can impact enrollment, student performance

A new study on factors which prohibit social mobility may offer insight into how schools can more effectively recruit and graduate minority students. 

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 24, 2016

Might higher ed be a bigger focus in a Clinton presidency?

Some observers believe a Hillary Clinton presidency could result in a tradition-busting appointment in the federal education agency. 

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 24, 2016

Tracking the demise of ITT Tech

The New York Times profiles the lawsuit that set in motion the eventual collapse of the for-profit giant. 

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 24, 2016

Current, former presidents talk higher ed disruption

The University of Virginia recently hosted an executive panel to parse the areas of disruption and opportunity in the industry.

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 21, 2016

Could faculty strike lead to closure in Pennsylvania?

Professors seeking greater support in healthcare and salary benefits may cause institutional casualties along the way. the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 21, 2016

Campuses scrambling to adapt to new overtime law

A federal labor law changing the overtime rule for full-time staff has campuses concerned over budget and work output consequences.

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 21, 2016

Higher ed calls for White House emphasis on civility

A coalition of college presidents says the example of tolerance from the nation's top leader could positively impact the work of higher education and the nation. 

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 21, 2016

Postgraduate earnings continue to set college rankings market

The proliferation of college and university rankings all share a common trait: the emphasis on how much graduates command in salary. 

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 21, 2016

The costs of competency-based education

A new study provides an in-depth look at the cost and increasing value of a model that may transform adult and continuing learning. 

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 20, 2016