Marlboro College makes campus governance everyone's job

The 400-person campus' model could work ideally for small institutions with more control over sharing the immediate and longterm needs of the school.

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 3, 2016

Should colleges follow K-12 device deployment model?

A new survey suggests that college and university faculty members embrace personal devices in the learning environment, but respondents are nearly split on who should bear the costs. 

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 3, 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

The term 'nontraditional student' is extinct

With the increase in adult learners at campuses nationwide, a new norm is emerging for colleges and universities to adapt in service and enrollment strategy. 

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 3, 2016

Is it time to redesign the campus career center?

With the emerging need for college graduates to be credentialed and work-ready, career advisement may be the most prominent student resource on campus.

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 3, 2016

Former Corinthians students sue ED over debt collection

Despite promises of relief, the U.S. Department of Education is still collecting on outstanding balances from students once enrolled in the defunct for-profit school. 

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 30, 2016

Payoff of hosting presidential debates worth more than money

Exposure and media interest are the core benefits of hosting a presidential debate, according to Washington University officials. 

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 30, 2016

UPenn latest target for discrimination suit stemming from rape charge

A student accused of sexual assault joins a growing number of men seeking legal action against institutions for gender bias in the handling of investigations. 

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 30, 2016

LaSalle turns back clock to 2008 on tuition costs

The university says student affordability remains among its top priorities in helping to recruit families to consider the school.

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 30, 2016

Agility, not predictability, is key to higher ed sustainability

Former and current college presidents gathered recently at Northeastern University to discuss the essence of disruption and progress in higher education. 

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 30, 2016

Legacy upended: Higher ed CIOs look to modernize campus systems

More agile, cloud-based, mobile offerings necessitate institutional shifts in IT.

By Roger Riddell , Naomi Eide • Sept. 29, 2016

How Georgia Tech is changing the game for master's degree affordability

The university is undercutting competition in the digital learning space with a cost-effective graduate offering in a competitive tech field. 

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 29, 2016

Startup model of higher ed propels Boise State's productivity

The Chronicle profiles how the institution is using a venture capital approach to building majors and research outputs. 

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 29, 2016

New report blasts federal and state governments for debt and completion crises

College affordability and completion are not mutually exclusive topics in the conversation about higher education's crisis, Education Trust declares.

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 29, 2016

Does scholarship support harm college affordability?

In the wake of congressional hearings, one higher ed observer asks if basic economics in philanthropic support hurt, rather than help, the industry.

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 29, 2016

Ivies beat out public schools on a new front: Affordability

A new survey found Yale is one of the best at ensuring students can secure employment and pay back student loans after graduation.

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 29, 2016

Politics divide views of higher ed's impact on nation

A new study shows Democrats and Republicans have vastly different views of the role colleges and universities play in the country's progress.

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 28, 2016

What is the role of the university president in tenure decisions?

One leader recently overturned a faculty-backed tenure decision, and prompts national conversation on the rules of oversight and assessment.

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 28, 2016

From tech school to largest state institution: What's next for Utah Valley U?

President Matthew Holland lays out the vision for a school that has transitioned from a vocational college to Utah's premier public institution.

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 28, 2016

Elon's new digital transcript offers broad view of student performance

The new format focuses on showcasing a student's sum of experiences while on campus to give prospective employers a more holistic view of the student's accomplishments.

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 28, 2016

Study: Out-of-pocket costs for remedial education costs students billions

A new study reveals the true costs of remedial courses, particularly the burden they place on families and students.

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 28, 2016

How one college takes athletics approach to academic recruiting

Muhlenberg College President John Williams is piloting a day-long immersion program in which students meet with faculty, alumni and college officials to attract top physics students.

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 27, 2016

U of Vermont plans groundbreaking overhaul of medical teaching model

The university plans to depart from traditional teaching models in favor of more practice and competency-based learning systems for its medical school. 

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 27, 2016

Online gambling hacks expose higher ed's vulnerability

Several college and university foundations are working to figure out how online hackers broke through to promote gambling within their web pages.

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 27, 2016

California expanding virtual lab space to community colleges

The virtual storage and data management hub will empower dozens of system campuses to connect in critical majors and programs. 

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 27, 2016

Study: Cost of attendance varies greatly from student to student

A new study from the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities reveals that sticker price and actual costs for college tuition and fees can dramatically differ for many students. 

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 27, 2016