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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 -
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 -
Trendline
Student Success
Explore how universities are working to boost student outcomes by integrating remedial education, providing mental health tools and making education more accessible.
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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 -
How colleges can reduce chances for campus data breaches
Ed Tech Magazine offers tips to increase security and awareness on campus to avoid massive incidents of hacking or network compromising.
By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 10, 2016 -
Study outlines campuses' food problem
According to the national Student Campaign Against Hunger & Homelessness, nearly half of all college students lack access to quality food.
By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 10, 2016 -
Deep Dive
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
'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 -
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 -
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
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