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

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

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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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Office Hours: Western Governors' Scott Pulsipher talks affordability and access

The WGU president discusses why meeting students where they are is the future of education and the workforce.

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 26, 2016

Colleges look to innovation as alternative revenue resource

Small business creation may be the way ahead for institutions looking to close funding gaps. 

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 26, 2016

ED moves closer to banning for-profit accreditor

The fallout continues for for-profit institutions nationwide, as the nation's largest sector accreditation agency receives more bad news from the federal government.

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 26, 2016

As median income drops, Pell dependence rises

Need for the federal student aid program is dramatically increasing, but changes in eligibility standards and access could limit its intended access. 

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 26, 2016

Study: Digital textbook codes can be as costly as traditional materials

A new survey shows the ways publishers are embracing new learning technology but attaching old cost burdens. 

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 26, 2016

Pennsylvania faculty members prepare to strike

The state's faculty union announced plans for a work stoppage, but state higher education system officials say more good faith bargaining is required.

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 26, 2016

Global business models may be key to for-profit survival

While schools throughout the country are losing students and facing collapse, Laureate International Universities sees growth with a globalized mission of access and affordability. 

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 26, 2016

Shifts, completion and for-profit woes: The week's most-read education news

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By Roger Riddell • Sept. 23, 2016

Age has impact on campus tech imperatives

Changing student population demographics are forcing campuses to rethink the way technology plays a role in learning and service provision.

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 23, 2016

Enrollment plummeting at for-profit schools

The Los Angeles Times reports enrollment is 'tanking' at the University of Phoenix and DeVry, in particular.

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 23, 2016

Is federal data a reliable metric to determine higher ed funding?

Looking at subsidies from state governments to institutions provides an incomplete view of what the real costs of higher education are for students.

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 23, 2016

Study: More than 60% of faculty report little to no engagement from institution

Support and communication resources are at the top of a list of shortcomings faculty members say are draining the morale of the academic workforce.

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 23, 2016

Graduation rates at core of potential accreditation overhaul

Institutions, accreditors and governmental officials are preparing for a new frontier in accountability and data-driven financing for higher education. 

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 22, 2016

Report on American tech reluctance is countercultural to higher ed findings

College and universities professors are well outside of a growing number of people who are hesitant to learn new technology. 

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 22, 2016

Is pension killing higher education from within?

Higher education represents the largest portion of 403(b) industrial investment, during a period in which contributors set new highs for plan participation. 

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 22, 2016

Why technology is the best defense in campus crime prevention

A range of apps and technology can help institutions more effectively prevent and respond to criminal activity.

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 22, 2016

Survey: Faculty favor tech emergence in higher ed

An overwhelming number of professors endorse the presence of digital resources and access in the learning environment. 

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 22, 2016

DeVry to cut back on financial aid revenues

The for-profit institution says it is making the adjustment to show full-faith in higher education reform. 

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 22, 2016

The CIO as educator: Experience brings trust, curricular advantages

Campus tech chiefs who rise from faculty take benefits back to the classroom, too.

By Roger Riddell • Sept. 21, 2016

Accreditors to take hard line on graduation rates

Weeks after the collapse of ITT Educational Services and amid increasing pressure from the federal government, several accrediting agencies pledge to look more closely at graduation rates as a metric for approval. 

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 21, 2016

Will MicroMasters add value to growing interest in advanced degrees?

A new program offers small-scale certificate initiatives designed to pique interest and accelerate completion of graduate degree programs. 

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 21, 2016

The rise and fall of management fads in higher education

A university professor describes the path from institutional crisis to failed managerial vision. 

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 21, 2016

The secret Wall Street deals costing colleges billions

A new study reveals a negative trend of borrowing that has colleges in insurmountable debt, and students on the hook for the costs. 

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 21, 2016