Politicians increasingly in pipeline for college presidency

There is a growing culture of considering political backgrounds for college executive leadership.

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 10, 2016

Walden U facing program review from Minnesota higher ed officials

The news comes amid alleged predatory practices in marketing and job placement by the online institution.

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 10, 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

Advocacy group calls for college data reform

More than one million students have signed on in support of proposed reforms in data protection from federal and institutional usage.

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 10, 2016

Institutions facing new hurdles as public confidence in higher ed wanes

A recent report shines a light on new potential glitches in the industry's value proposition, as a growing majority of Americans report the cost and value of higher education is not worth the investment.

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 7, 2016

While budgets were slashed, college system administrative costs grew nationwide

State systems of higher education have increased spending on executive oversight, even while federal and state investment in higher education remains stagnant, according to findings by the Hechinger Report.

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 7, 2016

For-profits rush for accreditation reprieve from ACCSC

After the collapse of sector giants ITT Tech and Corinthians, hundreds of institutions look to niche accrediting agency for survival. But inquiry from the federal government is stronger than ever. 

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 7, 2016

Iowa State president under fire for personal use of school planes

President Steven Leath says he's learned his lesson, but the incident has called into question the appropriate boundaries of executive privilege.

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 7, 2016

Report calls for third-party accreditation 'gatekeeping'

Center for American Progress suggests the federal government should be a partner, not the final arbiter, on federal funds tied to accreditation standards.

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 7, 2016

In wake of Hurricane Matthew, institutions reassess emergency preparedness plans

The storm has re-ignited conversations about how institutions can best brace for natural disasters.

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 7, 2016

Conversation grows about real costs of tuition remission benefits

Some experts say plans offering tuition discounts to full-time employees and their children are financially unsustainable.

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 6, 2016

Communication, transparency offer significant improvements to campus IT

Strong communication strategies can be critical to enhancing the student campus experience and making the IT department more than just a troubleshooting resource.

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 6, 2016

Is Chicago State on the verge of collapse?

The institution saw a 25% one-year enrollment decrease this fall, down more than 50% from 2010 numbers.

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 6, 2016

At Stevens Tech, 90% of graduates land jobs in 6 months

The university used shared governance in fiscal and academic affairs to become a prolific workforce development resource for students.

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 6, 2016

With cyberthreats ever-present in higher ed, prevention begins with users

Campuses can only do so much as the threat landscape evolves, but best practices begin with educating stakeholders.

By Roger Riddell , Naomi Eide • Oct. 5, 2016

MBA the latest degree to receive unbundled facelift

Several institutions are creating unique partnerships with each other and for-profit alternative credential providers to reboot the value of a once-popular degree offering. 

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 5, 2016

With bookstores on the way out, campuses look for profitable alternatives

Utilizing services that provide upfront costs and digital options for course materials are essential in maintaining a profitable bookselling enterprise on campus.

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 5, 2016

Traditional universities transformed online learning, but can it replace them?

Big college campuses transformed distance learning from a stigmatized educational niche into an industry norm. 

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 5, 2016

American U students call for academic trigger warnings

Student government leaders say advanced warning on potentially objectionable or traumatic content is necessary to increase diversity and make academic spaces safe.

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 5, 2016

National loan default rates dip for second straight year

The federal government says schools have done a better job increasing awareness about default consequences in conjunction with federal changes to lending programs.

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 5, 2016

Is pop culture the central element to student recruitment?

A new report reveals that questions about movies and social media engagement can boost the effectiveness of direct marketing for college interest and applications. 

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 4, 2016

Supreme Court lets new amateur athlete scholarship compensation rules stand

The nation's highest court leaves the door open for challenges to amateurism structure.

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 4, 2016

Harvard's $2B endowment losses highlight higher ed investment pressures

The elite institution is among thousands of colleges and universities nationwide reeling from a volatile market and underperforming investments in their endowments.

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 4, 2016

'Success-tech' can boost higher ed outcomes — but planning is key

Institutions are making the most of technologies to boost opportunities inside the classroom and after graduation. 

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 4, 2016

Higher ed continues Zika preparation as virus spreads

Campuses throughout Florida and nationwide are working to warn students about the dangers of the virus.

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 4, 2016

Political pressure increases on endowment spending

Low performance in the stock market for thousands of university investment portfolios has not stopped the political inquiry and commentary on the subject of how funds can be used to reduce college costs.

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 3, 2016