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UC Berkeley chancellor: Public flagships maintain the public good
Nicholas Dirks says research, access and job creation at public flagship institutions is an essential part of states' productivity and long-term growth.
By Jarrett Carter • July 12, 2016 -
Former UVA Rector criticizes $2.3B slush fund, demands more public accountability
The former UVA rector says the university has funds to cover college costs for more than 40,000 students in VIrginia, but has mismanaged the public trust in building its own brand and prestige.
By Jarrett Carter • July 12, 2016 -
Study: Female STEM majors most likely to drop out
Findings from the National Science Foundation indicate that institutions must do a better job of finding and exposing women to STEM education and professions.
By Jarrett Carter • July 12, 2016 -
NYU seeks to expand online learning in Shanghai
Officials at New York University are working through technological and cultural obstacles to create online learning opportunities for Chinese students.
By Jarrett Carter • July 12, 2016 -
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The use of student learning outcome data can help close the gaps between what professors feel students are learning, what students believe they’re learning, and what’s actually being learned.
July 12, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Ed undersecretary shares Obama administration's home stretch vision
Ted Mitchell outlined four areas of higher education emphasis and acceleration at a recent innovation conference held in Washington, DC.
By Jarrett Carter • July 11, 2016 -
Top third of US colleges hold 52% of endowment wealth
A handful of elite schools command the largest portion of the nation's institution endowment wealth and earnings, complemented by a number of federal tax breaks.
By Jarrett Carter • July 11, 2016 -
Dept of Ed for-profit pilot school gets nod for CBE degree programs
Rasmussen College will extend its developmet of hybrid learning, testing environments to new business degree offerings.
By Jarrett Carter • July 11, 2016 -
Five rules for landing a job in academe
The Guardian outlines the path to success in applying for a job at a college or university.
By Jarrett Carter • July 11, 2016 -
How campus scandal impacts student recruitment
New research suggests crisis prevention and management are critical factors in maintaining student recruitment standards.
By Jarrett Carter • July 11, 2016 -
Could employers play a role in gauging college effectiveness?
Partnerships between private industry and colleges and universities could shape the narrative on institutional effectiveness and the value of degree programs.
By Jarrett Carter • July 11, 2016 -
ISTE, cultural literacy and big data ethics: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on how colleges can curb the 50% doctoral attrition rate and more here.
By Roger Riddell • July 8, 2016 -
Washington to launch two-year college industrial incentive program
Could a new program to increase workforce for in-demand industries in Washington create a negative impact on liberal arts at some two-year institutions?
By Jarrett Carter • July 8, 2016 -
Survey: students value diversity in faculty, student recruitment
Results were complicated, but did show students value a wide range of backgrounds and experiences on campus.
By Jarrett Carter • July 8, 2016 -
Report: 44% of college business execs likely to retire in 4 years or less
Colleges and universities will look to replace a workforce with increasing responsibility beyond campus budget and planning.
By Jarrett Carter • July 8, 2016 -
Should campuses outsource IT security?
Ed Tech Magazine reports outsourcing data security saves colleges money, time and stress in a growing culture of system breaches.
By Jarrett Carter • July 8, 2016 -
Aggressive out-of-state college recruitment divides perspectives, opportunities
A movement to enroll more outside students in public institutions has been a topic controversy in several states.
By Jarrett Carter • July 8, 2016 -
Lawmakers, college officials spar over tuition control
College costs have jumped more than 300% in 25 years in Texas. Now, legislators and college officials in the state are fighting to see who can reign in the increases.
By Jarrett Carter • July 7, 2016 -
How colleges contribute to a 50% doctoral attrition rate
Stress, mental illness and a culture that many students call repressive has created an abysmal completion rate for students in terminal degree programs.
By Jarrett Carter • July 7, 2016 -
Hillary Clinton rolls out free college tuition plan
The Democratic nominee offered a new plan for free tuition this week, but how can colleges advocate for its benefits if states refuse to play nice with the federal government?
By Jarrett Carter • July 7, 2016 -
Texas professors say campus carry law violates constitutional rights, file suit
Can campus carry laws increase the likelihood of violence in classrooms where controversial subjects are being discussed?
By Jarrett Carter • July 7, 2016 -
Coursera president: Full degrees will be available online at top colleges in 5 years
Daphne Koller says student engagement and access will inevitably lead colleges and universities to expand online learning, and to forego concerns about brand and rigor.
By Jarrett Carter • July 7, 2016 -
Campuses should broaden ADA compliance focus
Institutions are working to make facilities and technologies ADA-compliant, but often forget about compliance with other, less-common disability possibilities.
By Jarrett Carter • July 6, 2016 -
Can colleges find partnerships with alternative learning options?
Alternative learning options are growing in appeal to high school graduates and professionals.
By Jarrett Carter • July 6, 2016 -
'Community college passport' program hopes to improve transfer outcomes
Faculty and academic leaders across more than a dozen states are hoping an expedited transfer program reduces costs and improves outcomes.
By Jarrett Carter • July 6, 2016
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