Higher education thrives on the status quo

A column in the New Republic argues colleges and universities themselves are the biggest hindrance to substantial change in the industry. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 16, 2016

Breaking up is hard to do in higher ed leadership

The costs and public controversy created by presidential terminations can harm colleges and universities in the long run. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 16, 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

How to increase MOOC completion rates

One university uses teaching innovation to transform its campus culture of open-source learning. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 16, 2016

Online student success is more than the sum of its parts

More students than ever are making major life decisions from their living rooms, but who is on the other side, working to ensure that their online program will guarantee them a shot at true academic success?

By Todd A. Hitchcock, Chief Operating Officer, Pearson Embanet • Aug. 16, 2016

Florida universities take lead on Zika research and awareness

As back-to-school time approaches, the state's institutions are leading efforts to cure and raise awareness about the virus. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 15, 2016

Spelman College to weigh transgender admits

The Atlanta institution may be the next women's college to extend admission to transgender students.

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 15, 2016

Stanford seeks the 'why' in the student experience

Officials re-imagine the undergraduate experience with mission-based learning and engagement. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 15, 2016

Study reveals faculty wellness plans, benefits decreasing

Programs designed to encourage healthier living among faculty, along with benefits for part-time professors, are on the decline as healthcare costs increase. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 15, 2016

More faculty join class action lawsuit against elite universities

Some of the nation's top instititions are facing growing claims of negligence in managing retirement portfolios 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 15, 2016

Oregon looks to increase higher ed spending

The state's higher education commission has approved a budget increase for the second-straight year, but some say it may not be enough to reverse years of cuts. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 15, 2016

Ubiquity University seeks new ground in for-profit education

The online institution is staking the future of its success on affordability, global connectivity with industry and personal service commitments of students. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 12, 2016

Establishing research and education networks proves challenging for some

Costs and implementation are two of the biggest issues with bringing specialized teaching and researching connectivity to campuses of all sizes. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 12, 2016

Falling completion rates may jeopardize institutional value

A new study suggests colleges may be in peril of meeting federal definitions for quality in higher education, thanks to falling numbers in degree completion and student debt. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 12, 2016

Tough lessons in crisis management at UC-Davis

In the aftermath of the resignation of University of California-Davis Chancellor Linda Katehi, leaders can learn from the public relations mishaps from the school and the system. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 12, 2016

Dept of Ed denies for-profit request for non-profit conversion

The Department of Education takes another strong step in its pursuit of predatory institutions.

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 12, 2016

College enrollment to double in next decade

An increase in global enrollment will present both opportunities and challenges for U.S. campuses dealing with dwindling feeder populations. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 12, 2016

U of Washington regents accused of ‘sham’ presidential selection process

An advocacy group has filed a lawsuit against school executives, charging that trustees secretly met to hire a new president outside of open meeting laws. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 11, 2016

Performance-based funding coming to Wisconsin

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker says the University of Wisconsin System will see new funding if member institutions can meet standards for improved graduation rates and job placement. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 11, 2016

Provost champions faculty inclusion in big picture conversations

Birmingham-Southern's chief academic officer helps faculty and staff to understand the industrial challenges facing higher education with regular meetings.

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 11, 2016

Harvard, Cal-Berkeley take MOOCs to next level

Two elite universities prove enhanced technology can enhance the distance learning experience for students. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 11, 2016

Schools wrestle with how to 'stop the clock' on tenure progress

Colleges are working to redefine views of caregiving and gender equality in family leave policies that influence tenure and promotion. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 11, 2016

Ivy League colleges face class action lawsuit over retirement funds

Three elite private institutions are being sued for alleged mismanagement of retirement funds, spurred by a lack of oversight in plan management and potential conflicts of interest.

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 10, 2016

Carving out a new approach to general education

Officials at Northern Illinois University have phased in integrative learning as a replacement for obsolete general education courses. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 10, 2016

Embattled UC Davis chancellor resigns

UC Davis Chancellor Linda Katehi's tenure is a cautionary tale on avoiding excessive abuse of executive privilege in administration.

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 10, 2016

Going beyond MOOCs in higher education innovation

The creator of massive open online courses says technology itself is not re-imagining higher education, but curriculum and outreach are the heart of innovation.

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 10, 2016