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Colleges react to FAFSA changes
Institutions are taking varied approaches to new timetables and requirements for the common application for financial aid.
By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 15, 2016 -
Following a lawsuit over a campus suicide, experts talk prevention
A college student's suicide prompted a lawsuit against William Paterson University, and experts weigh in on how institutions can raise awareness and spot warning signs on campus.
By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 15, 2016 -
Study: Coding bootcamps yield high returns on job placement, diversity
A new study reveals surprising outcomes about the post-completion effectiveness of these niche learning hubs.
By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 15, 2016 -
Deep Dive
What 6 higher ed CIOs wish they knew their first day on the job
IT leaders share their advice and words of wisdom for those aspiring to the role.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 14, 2016 -
Poll reveals connections between college, professional engagement
A new poll of college graduates shows that engagement from professors and internship training pays dividends in post-graduate work experiences.
By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 14, 2016 -
US News ranking prompts discussion of what constitutes 'best'
NPR offered a comprehensive rating of ranking systems published by several national publications, renewing discussion of their actual value.
By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 14, 2016 -
South Carolina trustees owe state $560K in hotel and dining expenses
Gov. Nikki Haley is demanding restitution for more than $500,000 spent by university trustees in connection with quarterly board meetings.
By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 14, 2016 -
For-profit advocates accuse Dept of Ed of targeted attacks
Federal officials are denying accusations that recent rulemaking for student outcomes has been a singular attack to force the closure of for-profit schools.
By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 14, 2016 -
Higher ed leaders say industry is in trouble
Despite downward trending perspectives on the industry at large, executives maintain positive outlooks on their own campus operations.
By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 14, 2016 -
Could German vocational model be a standard for US workforce development?
The model of early industrial training has interesting economic outcomes that American colleges may find helpful in the changing demands for domestic employee preparation.
By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 13, 2016 -
How to define and understand higher ed audiences
Knowing the differences in expectations of campus stakeholders can make a difference in marketing value and fulfilling expectations.
By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 13, 2016 -
Temple professor named among nation's top political influencers
Higher Education Policy and Sociology Professor Sara Goldrick-Rab is featured as one of the people responsible for a national dialog on college affordability, joining a presidential education reform team as the only education influencers on the list.
By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 13, 2016 -
Industry bracing for the impact of grad student unionization
The university's collective bargaining and benefit increases show how graduate student labor reform can manifest for other campuses.
By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 13, 2016 -
Code school network launches $100M scholarship initiative
Tech schools forge partnerships with nonprofit to increase access to emerging industry among low-income and minority students.
By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 13, 2016 -
Sponsored by Barnes & Noble College
In the student's college journey, the bookstore's an early and welcomed ally
As enrollments and student retention remain key concerns for university administrators and educators, understanding the kinds of challenges students face, particularly pre-college and in the early years of their programs, is imperative.
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4 issues driving the adjunct faculty labor movement
University Business breaks down the key topics behind the unionization movement taking place at colleges nationwide.
By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 12, 2016 -
Building community through online learning proves a persistent challenge
A student shares her experience of dissonance between college access and lack of community that should be an essential part of higher education.
By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 12, 2016 -
Student blasts U of Richmond officials on handling of sexual assault
A survivor's open letter to campus leaders reveals breakdowns in the school's handling of a sexual assault case.
By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 12, 2016 -
HBCU enrollments up as students of color continue to search for safe spaces
A college president weighs in on why historically black colleges are seeing gains in student admission.
By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 12, 2016 -
Endowment management questions find their way to Capitol Hill
Federal lawmakers will begin an inquiry into how colleges and universities are looking to manage tuition costs against billion dollar endowments.
By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 12, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Real cost of campus carry significantly lower than administrators projected
Fewer than 1% of students are registered to carry guns at Texas' flagship, and the amount spent on increased security measures is dramatically lower than projected.
By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 12, 2016 -
Deep Dive
15 years after 9/11, higher ed fills unique void in homeland security
As the nation commemorates the 15th anniversary of the deadliest terrorist attack in American history, colleges and universities have emerged as critical partners in the advancement of national security research and outreach.
By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 9, 2016 -
Penn State pilots distance learning with robots
Students are taking classes in various buildings through robot access, which could break new ground in access and international learning.
By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 9, 2016 -
Survey: Selectivity is largely on the decline across higher ed
A new survey suggests colleges and universities nationwide are relaxing admissions standards to admit more students.
By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 9, 2016 -
Are mergers the last hope of survival for small colleges?
Higher education expert Jeff Selingo writes about the increasing need for small colleges and universities to consider consolidation in the face of dire economic straits.
By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 9, 2016
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