Cal-Berkeley postpones plans for 'global campus'

A long-term vision for an international hub has been suspended as the university faces a leadership transition and a multi-million dollar deficit. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 29, 2016

How to move on from an unfulfilled donor pledge

One university shares the experience of a philanthropic promise falling short and the impact it creates for budget and planning. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 29, 2016

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Enrollment and Retention

A look at the pandemic's continuing impact on enrollment and how colleges can ensure students stay on course.

By Higher Ed Dive staff

Higher ed's outlook is bleakest in the South

College education cuts, achievement and job prospects are worse in the South than in any other geographic area in the nation. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 29, 2016

Rising costs boost out-of-state student enrollment nationwide

The number of individuals leaving their home state for higher education has doubled since 1989. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 29, 2016

Arizona State Action Lab promotes real-time adaptive learning

Officials say the new facility will adjust and develop teaching and learning modules to help students succeed at higher rates.

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 26, 2016

Big Ten schools pace the nation in international student enrollment

Several of the nation's top research institutions have exploded with non-domestic enrollment, against a backdrop of rising tuition costs. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 26, 2016

University of Chicago leaders rail against 'safe spaces'

Northwestern University and the University of Chicago find themselves on opposite ends of the campus 'safe space' debate. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 26, 2016

Is tradition costing Bard financial solvency?

Some experts say the school's commitment to its liberal arts tradition and investment strategies is placing the institution in dangerous credit rating territory. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 26, 2016

Badges are essential to millennial college experience

Receiving and displaying earned credentials are growing more important to today's students.

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 26, 2016

UNLV to launch video game laboratory

Sin City's flagship institution will soon expand its reach as the intellectual capital of the gaming industry. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 25, 2016

How technology strategy can generate billions for higher ed

Some experts say strengthening data processing and research capacity could save money and time. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 25, 2016

STEM faculty use independent analytics to supplement student evals

A new study suggests that professors infuse data to accompany end-of-term surveys to gauge effectiveness. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 25, 2016

Report: Post-baccalaureate enrollment in community college reaches new low

The number of adult learners who earn degrees from four-year institutions and who seek continuing education at community colleges is shrinking. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 25, 2016

Study: Higher ed spending increases gross domestic product

Research suggests that worldwide, countries fare better by prioritizing spending on college education.

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 25, 2016

Tips for navigating the interim presidency

Individuals and experts on higher education weigh in about how to work and serve in a short-term leadership capacity. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 24, 2016

Ruling clears the way for grad student unionization

A decision from the National Labor Relations Board sets a new precedent in negotiation for an underserved part of the college workforce.

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 24, 2016

There's a fine line between good board-president relations and cronyism

Iowa emerges as a potential case study on the blurry lines that can exist within college leadership ranks.

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 24, 2016

Transgender ruling could impact feds' guidance on sexual assault

A Texas court stays federal rules on allowing facility access along lines of gender identification, which could change the reach of Title IX and other rules on gender.

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 24, 2016

China seeking boost of international student enrollment

The nation's goal to become a global leader in attracting students over the next five years could mean recruiting competition for US institutions. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 24, 2016

Tenure track promotions double for women

But data show the trends don't hold steady for faculty of color.

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 23, 2016

How to align academic offerings to meet workforce development needs

Indeed.com reveals the top degree programs positioning college graduates for gainful employment and mobility. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 23, 2016

Community college thrives with new residence life strategy

Onondaga Community College is implementing a living-learning community model for students, and finding great success.

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 23, 2016

Harvey Mudd College has tripled female computer science graduation rates

The small, private liberal arts institution outpaces the national average in the number of women graduating with degrees in a historically gender-imbalanced area of study. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 23, 2016

What is the true value of a college education?

The Guardian offers a commentary on the true value of higher education, more than a decade after Great Britain embarked on a challenge to enroll 50% of high school graduates in universities. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 23, 2016

The Big Opportunity in Data Analytics

What might a marriage of analysis and academia look like? And what are the opportunities for colleges and universities to use data to secure better outcomes for students and further empower faculty?

Aug. 23, 2016