College Research Initiative is Anything but Traditional

Identifying how nontraditional students differ from the traditional population can help explain what might make a student abandon their education or what support might be lacking for them to complete their education.

July 19, 2016

How to fix the college lecture

Some institutions are incorporating technology, examining potential retention disadvantages to professors using traditional teaching methods for 21st century students. 

By Jarrett Carter • July 18, 2016

Grad students may soon be allowed to unionize if NLRB agrees

An answer from the board on the subject is expected this summer.

By Tom Starner • July 18, 2016

Survey: College business officers say higher ed in crisis

An overwhelming number of CFOs say colleges and universities are suffering from a lack of innovation, broken affordability model and inertia in calibrating academic programs with industrial needs.

By Jarrett Carter • July 18, 2016

Why turnover is growing in the college presidency

College presidents confront multiple leadership challenges, resulting in constant turnover in the highest position on campus.

By Jarrett Carter • July 18, 2016

Pennsylvania public colleges see lowest tuition increase in 9 years

Pennsylvania higher ed officials say year of budget cuts and recovery from economic downturn will offer cost savings to students at the system's 14 institutions. 

By Jarrett Carter • July 18, 2016

Ed Dept outlines year-in-review for costs, outcomes

New US Department of Education data highlights college costs, enrollment and completion for the 2015-16 school year, but how will it impact narratives on affordability and access? 

By Jarrett Carter • July 18, 2016

STEM gateways and federal higher ed plans: The week's most-read education news

Stay ahead of the pack with the latest on Cuban officials' excitement about potential US higher ed partnerships and more here.

By Roger Riddell • July 15, 2016

Healthcare assessment model helps boost retention at MTSU

A system of identifying risk commonly used in medical patient care has helped the public institution retain students. 

By Jarrett Carter • July 15, 2016

NYU study finds cybersecurity threats in 3D printing

Researchers say hackers can change the integrity and orientation of products built using the innovative technology. 

By Jarrett Carter • July 15, 2016

Challenges, opportunities lie ahead for MOOCs

Coursera Founder Daphne Koller recently discussed the challenges in maintaining updated content and student interest in open-source learning. 

By Jarrett Carter • July 15, 2016

Oakland U hopes third time's the charm for network upgrade

Campus Technology details a decade of wireless network upgrades for the Michigan university, which is now moving to accommodate increasing devices on campus and more.

By Jarrett Carter • July 15, 2016

Ed Dept looks to expand student loan counseling

Federal officials have gained support from unlikely institutions in plans to increase mandatory student loan monitoring. 

By Jarrett Carter • July 15, 2016

King: No special treatment for U of Phoenix buyers with Obama ties

U.S. Secretary of Education John King says a potential billion-dollar sale of the for-profit institution will not be influenced by political ties or preferential review from officials. 

By Jarrett Carter • July 14, 2016

U of South Florida peer review software streamlines processes

Officials have piloted a student peer review software that is gaining traction at other campuses, and opening possibilities for a maker movement among faculty. 

By Jarrett Carter • July 14, 2016

Can colleges get ahead of the VR curve?

VIrtual reality is a burgeoning resource for higher education, but affording the technology for learning spaces still presents a challenge.

By Jarrett Carter • July 14, 2016

Temple to fire president Neil Theobald

Overspending in the university's financial aid budget will cost the school its second president in the last four years.

By Jarrett Carter • July 14, 2016

Workforce demands more liberal arts, STEM collaboration

Otterbein University President Kathy Krendl says true professional development, even in the sciences, must include liberal arts training and proficiency. 

By Jarrett Carter • July 14, 2016

House passes higher ed bills to increase transparency, minority access

The five new bills targeting some of the simpler elements of the Higher Education Act will likely find little resistance in the Senate.

By Jarrett Carter • July 13, 2016

Flipping the classroom requires patience, time management

Doing less allows students to accomplish more in digesting a syllabus and developing ways to learn the course material.

By Jarrett Carter • July 13, 2016

California to offer four-year degrees at community colleges

A plan to offer four-year degrees at a select number of community colleges may fall short of expected gains in racial equity and degree completion.

By Jarrett Carter • July 13, 2016

Moody's: Smaller colleges and universities at greater financial risk

The credit agency says that public and private colleges outside of state flagships and Ivy League schools are struggling to meet enrollment revenue stability marks. 

By Jarrett Carter • July 13, 2016

Cuban officials eager for partnerships with US institutions

Government and higher ed representatives from both countries shared insights into opportunities to improve industry and build knowledge at a recent event in Washington.

By Jarrett Carter • July 13, 2016

Sharing big data with campus constituents can improve shared governance

Simple changes in who sees and uses institutional analytics can benefit campus governance and performance culture.

By Jarrett Carter • July 13, 2016

Questions linger over budget support for Illinois higher ed

A new six-month emergency budget covers retroactive payments for a statewide student tuition assistance program in Illinois, but uncertainty remains about potential support for the upcoming school year.

By Jarrett Carter • July 12, 2016