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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 -
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 -
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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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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