Tough lessons in crisis management at UC-Davis

In the aftermath of the resignation of University of California-Davis Chancellor Linda Katehi, leaders can learn from the public relations mishaps from the school and the system. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 12, 2016

Dept of Ed denies for-profit request for non-profit conversion

The Department of Education takes another strong step in its pursuit of predatory institutions.

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 12, 2016

College enrollment to double in next decade

An increase in global enrollment will present both opportunities and challenges for U.S. campuses dealing with dwindling feeder populations. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 12, 2016

U of Washington regents accused of ‘sham’ presidential selection process

An advocacy group has filed a lawsuit against school executives, charging that trustees secretly met to hire a new president outside of open meeting laws. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 11, 2016

Performance-based funding coming to Wisconsin

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker says the University of Wisconsin System will see new funding if member institutions can meet standards for improved graduation rates and job placement. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 11, 2016

Provost champions faculty inclusion in big picture conversations

Birmingham-Southern's chief academic officer helps faculty and staff to understand the industrial challenges facing higher education with regular meetings.

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 11, 2016

Harvard, Cal-Berkeley take MOOCs to next level

Two elite universities prove enhanced technology can enhance the distance learning experience for students. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 11, 2016

Schools wrestle with how to 'stop the clock' on tenure progress

Colleges are working to redefine views of caregiving and gender equality in family leave policies that influence tenure and promotion. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 11, 2016

Ivy League colleges face class action lawsuit over retirement funds

Three elite private institutions are being sued for alleged mismanagement of retirement funds, spurred by a lack of oversight in plan management and potential conflicts of interest.

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 10, 2016

Carving out a new approach to general education

Officials at Northern Illinois University have phased in integrative learning as a replacement for obsolete general education courses. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 10, 2016

Embattled UC Davis chancellor resigns

UC Davis Chancellor Linda Katehi's tenure is a cautionary tale on avoiding excessive abuse of executive privilege in administration.

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 10, 2016

Going beyond MOOCs in higher education innovation

The creator of massive open online courses says technology itself is not re-imagining higher education, but curriculum and outreach are the heart of innovation.

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 10, 2016

Institutional badging emerges as new resume booster

Schools like Illinois State University are using badging to help students stand out in the internship and job marketplace. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 10, 2016

Finding champions for campus tech infusion

Leaders who push the envelope on new ways of doing business are called organizational 'champions,' and they are the kinds of leaders who can change the culture of a campus with broad vision on strategy. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 9, 2016

West Virginia institutions bank on economic impact to save higher ed budget

The state's higher education commission hopes a new report on the economic yield delivered by state colleges and universities helps spare the schools from budget cuts. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 9, 2016

Is U of Alabama funneling 'dark money' to political causes?

An investigative report by AL.com reveals money diverted for political campaigns and causes in the state through a little-known, third-party nonprofit organization. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 9, 2016

Faculty fire back at critique of social media in academy

An anonymous critique of academicians using social media creates firestorm of response, consideration for how to promote teaching and research.

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 9, 2016

Elite colleges stung by alumni discontent over campus protest

Alumni at elite colleges and universities are scaling back support for their schools in the midst of a growing number of scandals and protests by today's students.

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 9, 2016

Assessing the content knowledge needed for effective teaching

Assessments of CKT focus on the recurrent tasks that make up the work of teaching and, by extension, on the specialized types of professional knowledge used in content teaching.

Aug. 9, 2016

Measuring the impact of poverty in education

The effects of poverty are far-reaching, but the Obama administration is hoping to be on the frontlines of eradicating the problem. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 8, 2016

College endowments slated for worst returns since recession

With increasing federal scrutiny on the spending of elite endowments, collective returns on the funds are slated to post a seven-year low. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 8, 2016

The urgency for developing college leadership

Financial hardship and changes in leadership metric requires current college executives to be more ative in grooming potential successors. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 8, 2016

2-for-1 degrees tested as a way to boost enrollment

Universities in the United Kingdom are offering free or discounted costs on graduate degrees in order to recruit the nation's top students. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 8, 2016

When federal aid eligibility is tied to board membership

The U.S. Department of Education recently leveraged federal aid withholding to force ouster of a controversial community college board member. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 8, 2016

Why colleges should revamp professional development

Schools like Oakwood University are demonstrating ways to revitalize training and development modules to ensure professional success for faculty and staff. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 8, 2016