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

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

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Mental Health and Wellness

This Trendline examines how colleges can address rising mental health concerns and support at-risk groups, such as transgender students and college athletes. 

By Higher Ed Dive staff

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

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

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: 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

Clear pathways to an 'A' best indicator of student success

A new report from ed tech giant Blackboard suggests that students who monitor their grades most frequently are the best performers in online work. 

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

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: 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

ITT Tech's closure leaves for-profit community 'in despair'

Industry insiders say the process could have been dragged out to allow for 'orderly transition' of students and employees, while those close to the Obama Administration maintain the institution had plenty of warning.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Sept. 7, 2016

New STEM training program creates maker space for students and faculty

Virginia Tech is looking for students and faculty to become more innovative with new STEM practices advanced through its satellite learning lab.

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 7, 2016

Higher ed consortium reveals big data best practices

A group of faculty, tech vendors and campus executives have released their findings on common practices in student data, maintenance and calls for improvements. 

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 7, 2016

Labor negotiations leave LIU faculty locked out

A push for new standards on wages and benefits for professors leaves hundreds out of work for the start of fall classes. 

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 7, 2016

Northwestern professor banned from campus, faculty split on reaction

A professor's activism, interpersonal engagement are called into question after faculty members express concerns about safety.

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 7, 2016

Mental health crisis looms as elephant in the lecture hall

NPR's reporting on unaddressed issues in secondary schools draws attention to a pervasive problem in higher ed.

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 6, 2016

Economist suggests Ed Dept credentialing as college cost cure

Carlo Salerno argues that the department has the capacity to set rules on how many courses and which types qualify students for a professional credential. 

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 6, 2016

Philosophers grade papers in MIT MOOC

The university adds a new element to one of its popular distance learning courses. 

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 6, 2016

Could Ivy League fundraising ruin higher education?

Development machines at elite institutions could hold back the nation's ability to support a new industrial revolution. 

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 6, 2016

Study: E-learning to decline in next 5 years

Modules for self-paced, online learning projected to drop by more than 5% domestically and abroad. 

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 6, 2016

Facing increasing pressure from Dept of Ed, ITT shuts down

The institution announced Tuesday it was closing the doors of more than 130 campuses, leaving 43,000 students and more than 8,000 employees out in the cold.

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 6, 2016

A vision for PERSONalized learning

Too often, the most important element is missing from discussions about personalized learning: the human element.

By Christa Ehmann, PhD, Pearson • Sept. 6, 2016

Badges, ITT and mindfulness: The week's most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest on workforce development, mindfulness and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • Sept. 2, 2016

Moody's: Grad student unionization will negatively impact credit

The international credit review company says higher costs will come with new rules on student assistant support, which may impact institutional bond ratings for private schools.

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 2, 2016

Georgetown looks to atone for legacy of slavery with admissions preference

The Jesuit university will offer admissions preference to, and make an intentional effort to recruit, descendants of slaves sold by its founders to establish the institution.

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 2, 2016