Higher Ed: Page 228


  • DeVry University hit by Dept of Ed sanctions

    In a press release Thursday, the U.S. Department of Education announced DeVry University will be eligible to receive federal funds only under provisional certification for up to five years.

    By Autumn A. Arnett • Oct. 14, 2016
  • Colleges middle of the pack on core education, survey finds

    A study suggests that a majority of institutions are not preparing students to be knowledgeable about government and its processes.

    By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 14, 2016
  • Trendline

    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
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    How to keep academic departments drama-free

    A higher education consultant discusses the strategy, and need, for maintaining collegiality among faculty members in departments.

    By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 14, 2016
  • Is fee-based homework technology best for students?

    A look into the number of faculty who are using technology in the teaching and learning process, even with homework assignments and out-of-class instruction models. 

    By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 14, 2016
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    Deep Dive

    Georgetown U's Carnevale: Unbundling is 'separating gold from gravel'

    One of the nation's leading experts on labor and higher ed shared his insights on the future of intertwined industries.

    By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 13, 2016
  • Deep Dive

    These 3 charts show the collapse of for-profit education

    In just four short years, the sector has gone from a higher ed cash cow to a symbol of the industry's greatest troubles.

    By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 13, 2016
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    Study: Race, earnings gaps present in stackable credential programs

    Programs designed to give students stronger professional development pathways present positive gains, but also yield some negative outcomes for poor and ethnic minority students.

    By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 13, 2016
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    More faculty are flipping classrooms, report says

    The inverted teaching method is becoming more popular in college campuses nationwide, according to a new Campus Technology survey. 

    By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 13, 2016
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    Could reducing tuition actually help the bottom line?

    Rosemont College takes aim at enrollment gains and publicity as the latest school to 'reset' its price points for tuition and fees.

    By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 13, 2016
  • Tensions rise in UF law school over sexism claims and rankings push

    Dean Laura Rosenbury finds herself at the center of faculty discord at the professional school. 

    By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 13, 2016
  • Higher ed still searching for common approaches to handling sexual assault

    Students and administrators continue to grow frustrated with how to deal with allegations of rape, and how quickly action can or should be taken.

    By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 13, 2016
  • New Ed Dept teacher prep regulations target equity, accountability

    The US Department of Education's new rules feature program-level reporting mandates designed to better gauge effectiveness.

    By Autumn A. Arnett • Oct. 12, 2016
  • Deep Dive

    9 CIOs share why they chose higher ed over private sector

    Mission and benefits weigh heavily among other factors in decisions to choose academia.

    By Roger Riddell , Naomi Eide • Oct. 12, 2016
  • Can bankruptcy laws save higher education?

    The race for glittering facilities has pushed higher ed to the brink as an industry. Can a financial out-clause reboot its business prospects?

    By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 12, 2016
  • Virtual reality revolution reaches medical school

    Stanbridge College is integrating virtually reality in training its future medical professionals. 

    By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 12, 2016
  • Federal college scorecard results: Coming to a Google search near you

    The search engine giant will partner with the federal government to increase access to institutional data. 

    By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 12, 2016
  • Why higher education remains an essential asset to American workforce

    A new study reveals that many Americans believe education to be a primary asset in industrial development and professional success for individuals. 

    By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 12, 2016
  • Time running out on federal CTE bill

    The Perkins Act, which could move billions to community colleges nationwide in support of career and technical education, is close to dying in the U.S. Senate.

    By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 11, 2016
  • Presidential big spending ousts City College head

    The resignation of Lisa Coico follows a growing trend of college presidents being accused of improper or excessive spending of institutional funds. 

    By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 11, 2016
  • NCAA's stance on HB2: Social justice or PR grandstanding?

    The association has a history of anti-discriminatory action to confront racial and sexist social issues, but is it acting evenly in all cases, and should it even have a say in political matters?

    By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 11, 2016
  • When schools do business with board members, who wins?

    A retrospective look at the number of private institutions doing business with trustees' personal businesses, and a look ahead at ramifications for the industry. 

    By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 11, 2016
  • Recent terminations call into question academic protections

    The dismissal of a Concordia University professor over remarks on Colin Kaepernick opens up new conversation about safe space and the limits of free speech in the college classroom.

    By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 11, 2016
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    Barnes & Noble College charts success for non-traditional students

    With this segment projected to grow more than twice as fast as traditional-aged students in the next six years, colleges and universities must urgently evolve their social and academic experiences.

    Oct. 11, 2016
  • Study outlines campuses' food problem

    According to the national Student Campaign Against Hunger & Homelessness, nearly half of all college students lack access to quality food. 

    By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 10, 2016
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    How colleges can reduce chances for campus data breaches

    Ed Tech Magazine offers tips to increase security and awareness on campus to avoid massive incidents of hacking or network compromising.

    By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 10, 2016