Transgender ruling could impact feds' guidance on sexual assault

A Texas court stays federal rules on allowing facility access along lines of gender identification, which could change the reach of Title IX and other rules on gender.

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 24, 2016

There's a fine line between good board-president relations and cronyism

Iowa emerges as a potential case study on the blurry lines that can exist within college leadership ranks.

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 24, 2016

Ruling clears the way for grad student unionization

A decision from the National Labor Relations Board sets a new precedent in negotiation for an underserved part of the college workforce.

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 24, 2016

Tips for navigating the interim presidency

Individuals and experts on higher education weigh in about how to work and serve in a short-term leadership capacity. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 24, 2016

What is the true value of a college education?

The Guardian offers a commentary on the true value of higher education, more than a decade after Great Britain embarked on a challenge to enroll 50% of high school graduates in universities. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 23, 2016

Harvey Mudd College has tripled female computer science graduation rates

The small, private liberal arts institution outpaces the national average in the number of women graduating with degrees in a historically gender-imbalanced area of study. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 23, 2016

Community college thrives with new residence life strategy

Onondaga Community College is implementing a living-learning community model for students, and finding great success.

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 23, 2016

How to align academic offerings to meet workforce development needs

Indeed.com reveals the top degree programs positioning college graduates for gainful employment and mobility. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 23, 2016

Tenure track promotions double for women

But data show the trends don't hold steady for faculty of color.

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 23, 2016

The Big Opportunity in Data Analytics

What might a marriage of analysis and academia look like? And what are the opportunities for colleges and universities to use data to secure better outcomes for students and further empower faculty?

Aug. 23, 2016

Office Hours: Penn State's Eric Barron talks entrepreneurship, proactive leadership

The last two years have been anything but uneventful for the institution's 18th president.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 22, 2016

West Virginia higher ed cuts raise concern with coal struggles

A rural state with a dying industry is looking to higher education to stabilize its financial outlook, some advocates say. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 22, 2016

Critics question state plan to outsource college building maintenance

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam faces scrutiny for a controversial cost-savings plan for college facility maintenance. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 22, 2016

Moving the search for 'excellent' teaching to 'exemplary'

A professor challenges notions of outcomes and expectations in rewarding quality instruction. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 22, 2016

How workforce learning trends may shape higher ed

Five corporate training and certification trends may offer the blueprint for reform in higher education. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 22, 2016

Vermont posts nation's highest community college tuition

A new study reveals the cost variation between states' two-year schools and the harm caused to students by cuts in state appropriations. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 22, 2016

Literacy leadership and enrollment: The week's most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with a look at the educational impacts of both student and parent incarceration and more here.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 19, 2016

UConn launches innovation investment fund

The state flagship will offer startup capital for campus constituents developing businesses in tech and innovation. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 19, 2016

Rising college costs bring niche gen ed courses into scrutiny

College officials say unique free electives add to academic rigor and independent thinking, but some critics say they are a waste of valuable resources. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 19, 2016

How to recruit college presidents as donors

Campus executives are often schools' biggest benefactors, but some require a nudge into supporting the institution. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 19, 2016

Dept of Ed sends mixed signals on for-profit accountability

A new experimental partnership between the federal government, nonprofit colleges and corporations gives inconsistent ideas about protecting students from predatory institutions. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 19, 2016

U of Akron to revamp policy on contract review

Controversial employment agreements prompt school trustees to change a policy to mandate review of all campus executive job offers.

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 19, 2016

Kennesaw State develops housing for homeless students

The university is set to launch a short-term boarding option to solve a growing problem at college campuses nationwide. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 18, 2016

Another presidential departure, another PR controversy for UC System

University of California-Berkeley Chancellor Nicholas Dirks Tuesday announced his resignation, the second system leadership exit in as many weeks. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 18, 2016

Should colleges consider 'impact investing' for endowments?

With mounting scrutiny about how institutions build and spend endowment funds, could financing in the social good sector reduce negative attention? 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 18, 2016