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

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

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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. 

By Higher Ed Dive staff

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

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

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

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

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

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

Colleges turn to technology for counseling outreach

Can online chat and text services support the promotion and usage of campus mental health resources?

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 20, 2016

Survey: Adult learners fear new wave of workplace tech

Students seeking continuing education for promotion say that technology, not replacement by younger employees, is a major driver for their academic goals. 

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 20, 2016

Flipped classroom bootcamp graduates first class

A credentialing company celebrates its inaugural cohort of professors certified in the 21st century teaching model. 

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 20, 2016

Racial tensions at core of new book about path to tenure

A new anthology of essays from faculty members about navigating the promotion process invites conversation on the burden of race in academe.

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 20, 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

Examining Obama's higher ed legacy

An emphasis on empowering the middle class translated to a zeroing in on accountability and access, with mixed results.

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 19, 2016

Bandwidth bedlam for CIOs as devices multiply

From smartphones and tablets to smartwatches and TVs, the number of devices and technological capabilities on campuses are creating more network demand than ever before.

By Roger Riddell , Naomi Eide • Oct. 19, 2016

Could audits replace traditional accreditation standards?

Some observers say auditing program outcomes could be poised to replace accreditation as the metrics by which college performance is judged. 

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 19, 2016

UVA trust fund puts endowment strategy in the hands of donors

Stakeholders have built and managed a multimillion dollar fund in support of the university academic objectives. 

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 19, 2016

Students call for greater tech infusion in the learning process

A new survey suggests students believe their performance and engagement with higher education fare better with technology at the center of teaching and learning. 

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 19, 2016

As economy rebounds, community college enrollment drops

More jobs could be the culprit for a decline in the number of students pursuing two-year degrees and credentialing nationwide.

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 19, 2016

For-profit colleges big spenders in federal lobbying

The embattled sector of higher education is a major player in federal elections with increasing spending power. 

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 19, 2016

New report ranks the 50 top-paying college majors

STEM majors again top a national list of degree programs yielding graduates top-dollar salaries after college. 

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 18, 2016

U Wisconsin academic strategy includes millions spent on faculty retention

A profile on the millions of dollars spent by one of the nation's top research universities to keep faculty recruited by other institutions. 

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 18, 2016

Princeton reaches $18M settlement in property tax case

The Ivy League university closes a case on a lawsuit challenging the university's commitment to affordable housing in surrounding neighborhoods.

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 18, 2016

Is CBE the future of higher education? Study says too early to tell

An American Institutes for Research investigation reveals the effectiveness of an innovative learning model, but gives surprising results about outcomes after degree completion. 

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 18, 2016

What would happen to cities if colleges disappeared?

A profile of the civic role of colleges and universities, and how industry, culture and infrastructure would change if they disappeared. 

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 18, 2016