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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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.

Sept. 13, 2016

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lumina foundation breaks new ground in higher ed impact funding

The non-profit is financing several projects working to bring credentialing and badging models to college curricula.

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 9, 2016

Former ITT Tech employees file lawsuit against dissolved institution

Two former workers with the now-defunct for-profit institution say that the company violated the law by improperly notifying employees about the closure.

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

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

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

For higher ed CIOs navigating tight budgets, relationships matter most

Presenting the business case for expenses is critical in getting constituent support from fellow administrators, faculty and/or students.

By Roger Riddell , Naomi Eide • Sept. 8, 2016

Study: Open access ed tech system may triple in next five years

Faculty at universities nationwide anticipate that digital learning systems will grow immensely by 2020. 

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 8, 2016

Doors open for next generation of for-profit institutions with ITT Tech closure

One coding company seizes the opportunity to recruit new students after the collapse of the for-profit giant.  

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 8, 2016

Study: Clinton's free college proposal likely to shift enrollment from private to public

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton's plan for college affordability may revamp college access along institutional types. 

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 8, 2016

Should social media activity be a consideration in tenure and promotion reviews?

A new study by the American Sociological Association suggests that public branding in new media should be an element of outreach for faculty seeking the highest ranks.

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 8, 2016