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

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Student Success

Explore how universities are working to boost student outcomes by integrating remedial education, providing mental health tools and making education more accessible. 

By Higher Ed Dive staff

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Career building program chips away at poverty through higher ed

A program to lift citizens out of poverty uses career training and college-level course work as its primary tools for success.

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 2, 2016

Campus child care phasing out nationally

Facilities and programs to support students and staff with small children are on the decline at colleges and universities.

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 2, 2016

Adult education: The future of higher ed?

Continuing learning modules could be the next wave of revenue-bearing, innovation producing entities of higher education. 

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 2, 2016

Law school entry standards may become more stringent

In the wake of criticism over its accreditation standards, the American Bar Association is considering tighter standards for advanced degree admission.

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 1, 2016

How technology can make student onboarding faster and safer

Automated registration can help institutions save money, protect student data and reduce IT workloads.

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 1, 2016

Higher ed leaders discuss vision behind workforce development

Executives from Tuskegee University, Purdue University and the University of Wisconsin Extension discuss the value and demands of pairing academic programs with workforce preparation to meet local and regional industry needs.

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 1, 2016

Survey: Perceptions of institutional wealth deter alumni giving

Nearly half of college graduates attribute a lack of giving to their alma maters to personal finance and ideas about institutional wealth, but most would be willing to give to specific causes. 

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 1, 2016