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Is 'family' too lofty a term for presidents referring to campus communities?
Using such language to refer to the campus community may be a reach for some.
By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 1, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Benefits of college mergers don't always add up
Despite successes, consolidation doesn't always balance campus and community costs in the long run.
By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 1, 2016 -
Liberal arts demand and summer slide: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on food insecurity's impact on education, Coachella Valley's rock-and-roll superintendent and more right here!
By Roger Riddell • July 29, 2016 -
How are Illinois community colleges rethinking remediation?
Bootcamps and summer access in English and math have increased student success on exit exams by 27%.
By Jarrett Carter • July 29, 2016 -
Study: Rising college costs reduce Pell Grant impact
Public and private institutions are limiting diversity and opportunity with net-price increases on tuition.
By Jarrett Carter • July 29, 2016 -
Could CBE change the face of continuing ed?
A new report says the adaptive learning skill maserty model could be an ideal option for nontraditional learners.
By Jarrett Carter • July 29, 2016 -
Pepperdine changes course on Title IX
The Christian school seeks to affirm support for new-age values of tolerance, diversity.
By Jarrett Carter • July 29, 2016 -
Zenith gets $250M in support of Corinthian revamp
The nonprofit group that bought the majority of the for-profit's campuses doubles down on career pathways approach.
By Jarrett Carter • July 29, 2016 -
Report details how innovation can increase campus revenue options
Strategic planning around student aid, credentialing and campus investment can yield benefits as a revenue stream, according to a new American Enterprise Institute report.
By Jarrett Carter • July 28, 2016 -
Are think tanks key to academic influence on policy?
Faculty and campus executives may consider opportunities with policy institutes to gain access to lawmakers and industrial influencers.
By Jarrett Carter • July 28, 2016 -
UMUC cloud move breeds reduced costs, improved performance
Officials at the nation's largest public online institution recommend using SaaS for ease of use and fewer demands for faculty training, and getting buy-in from academic leadership.
By Jarrett Carter • July 28, 2016 -
UC-Davis law dean shares tips on building faculty diversity
Kevin Johnson shares insights on cultivating racial and gender diversity in a historically homogenous field of study.
By Jarrett Carter • July 28, 2016 -
James Ramsey resigns as U of Louisville president
Campus leaders and board of trustees agree to terms that end months of scandal, but political tension boils on for the university.
By Jarrett Carter • July 28, 2016 -
Adrian College president: Schools outside Ivy League drive social mobility
Ultimately, all schools seeking to receive federal funds are expected to increase metrics of success.
By Jarrett Carter • July 27, 2016 -
Post-graduate analytics newest metric in overcrowded rankings field
A new online college review tool that evaluates desired social, economic outcomes after graduation could provide an additional barrier to recruitment.
By Jarrett Carter • July 27, 2016 -
For-profit blames accreditor scrutiny ripple effect for closure
Pennsylvania's Cambria-Rowe Business College cites the federal government's pursuit of expulsion for its monitoring agency as the primary reason for its impending closure.
By Jarrett Carter • July 27, 2016 -
How Colorado Tech grew adaptive learning beyond 100 courses in 3 years
The provost makes the case that adaptive courses help to increase confidence and produce higher student engagement.
By Jarrett Carter • July 27, 2016 -
Institutions face balancing act when weighing construction projects
As campuses race to build facilities to attract students, these projects may become a larger part of the student debt conversation.
By Jarrett Carter • July 27, 2016 -
Outreach to young alumni key to fundraising success
North Carolina Central University surpassed a multimillion-dollar fundraising goal, thanks in part to targeted donor engagement strategies with recent graduates.
By Jarrett Carter • July 26, 2016 -
Survey reveals study abroad trends of international students
The Global Citizen Index provides insight into degree preferences and affordability metrics for international students from China, India and South Korea.
By Jarrett Carter • July 26, 2016 -
Labor contract offer divides CUNY faculty union
Adjunct professors say a new deal doesn't come close to creating equitable pay for the largest portion of the school's teaching body.
By Jarrett Carter • July 26, 2016 -
Student bandwidth demands create cost, access concern for campuses
Increased use of streaming services can take a toll on campus networks.
By Jarrett Carter • July 26, 2016 -
California community colleges get $5M to boost OER access
The model follows open-source textbook pilots initiated in other states, which have saved students millions in secondary college costs.
By Jarrett Carter • July 26, 2016 -
513 schools on Ed Dept financial watchlist
Late or missing audits, questionable management of federal financial aid data and general concerns about fiscal stewardship are all reasons an institution might make the list.
By Autumn A. Arnett • July 25, 2016 -
Ed Dept seeks stricter rules for online degree programs
A new proposal looks to establish national authorization and disclosure standards for colleges offering degree access beyond their home states.
By Jarrett Carter • July 25, 2016
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