SecEd lays out vision for American higher ed

At the New York Times higher ed leaders forum in New York last week, U.S. Secretary of Education John King talked accessibility, innovation and second chances.

By Autumn A. Arnett • June 28, 2016

Pennsylvania faculty consider striking

Pennsylvania faculty members have worked for a year without a contract, and are considering striking as negotiations have stalled with the state's system of higher education. 

By Jarrett Carter • June 28, 2016

Funding schedule for Louisiana TOPS scholarship could leave schools scrambling to close gaps

Louisiana lawmakers passed a budget that includes funding for a state scholarship program, but with conditions that cut it by more than 40% for the spring 2017 semester. 

By Jarrett Carter • June 28, 2016

Political correctness vs. free speech on campus

Some Australian universities are embracing political correctness in classrooms by offering 'trigger warnings' to students about potentially offensive academic content. 

By Jarrett Carter • June 28, 2016

Does higher ed suffer from failure to adapt?

In an op-ed for the Huffington Post, Cleary University President Jason Boyers said a lack of adaptability, not money, is the root of struggles in today's system of higher education. 

By Jarrett Carter • June 28, 2016

Is classroom stress being transferred between professors, students?

A study of primary students and teachers in British Columbia reveals that classroom stress may be contagious, and gives new insight into stress triggers in education overall.

By Jarrett Carter • June 28, 2016

Supreme Court ruling puts higher ed immigration strategy in focus

While the higher ed community focused on the implications of Fisher on affirmative action, SCOTUS' deadlock on immigration exemption flew largely under the radar. 

By Jarrett Carter • June 27, 2016

$30M Pell grant initiative for prisoners announced by U.S. Dept. of Ed.

67 institutions will participate in the initial rollout to make conditional Pell Grants available for prison inmates seeking degrees in select programs. 

By Jarrett Carter • June 27, 2016

Schools 'begging' to be re-written into SB873

Two historically black universities in North Carolina may be included again in the controversial tuituion bill, after student and alumni protests against legislature forced their removal weeks ago.

By Jarrett Carter • June 27, 2016

Study: Gender-neutral parental leave policies find women left behind

A study shows gender neutral parental leave policies may help male professors on the tenure track achieve professional success faster than women. 

By Jarrett Carter • June 27, 2016

6 Tennessee universities to receive independent governing boards

Gov. Bill Haslam signed into a law a bill which will transform governance for the state's four-year colleges and universities not in the University of Tennessee System.

By Jarrett Carter • June 27, 2016

Campuses struggle with 'pluralism' as students demand greater role

Recent high-profile cases around the handling of sexual assault and racial intolerance call into question the role of campus leaders in promoting safe spaces for students.

By Autumn A. Arnett • June 24, 2016

Can need-blind admissions help increase campus diversity?

Some colleges are eliminating financial need as a factor in admission decisions, seeing boosts in diversity as a result. 

By Jarrett Carter • June 24, 2016

Adaptive learning study shows potential in remedial, community college spaces

A study of adaptive learning at institutions nationwide reveals mixed results on saving money and improving graduation rates, but there's promise for remedial instruction benefits.

By Jarrett Carter • June 24, 2016

Could CIO position become a new presidential pipeline?

The position of campus CIO has changed dramatically in its scope of work and responsibility, making it a potential training ground for top administrative positions.

By Jarrett Carter • June 24, 2016

UConn faces scrutiny for executive pay increases

Officials at the university say pay increases for senior-level staff members are contractually obligated, even in the face of steep cuts from state government to the campus. 

By Jarrett Carter • June 24, 2016

Despite industrial opposition, established for-profits continue growth

While some small nonprofit schools are struggling to survive, eCampus News reports many for-profit schools are thriving with innovation in technology and student outreach.

By Jarrett Carter • June 24, 2016

Face-to-face interaction still important as higher ed shifts to digital

With the trend toward online learning, experts say traditional instruction should abandon the 50-minute lecture in favor of a more interactive, conversational and collaborative approach.

By Autumn A. Arnett • June 24, 2016

Looking beyond Fisher v. University of Texas

With the Supreme Court's ruling in favor of UT-Austin, colleges have a path forward in admissions.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 23, 2016

ACICS announces blue ribbon panel to correct oversight issues

The move by the major accreditor of for-profit colleges is seemingly a last effort to save its standing with the US Department of Education.

By Jarrett Carter • June 23, 2016

Colleges prioritize affordability for first-year students

Several colleges and universities are developing new programs to reduce the cost of higher education for first-year freshmen and transfer students.

By Jarrett Carter • June 23, 2016

Louisville board controversy leads to lawsuit against Kentucky governor

The state's attorney general has filed a lawsuit against Gov. Matt Bevin for the second time in three months in defense of higher education.

By Jarrett Carter • June 23, 2016

Study: Rising student fees outpace tuition increases

New research by a Seton Hall University professor reveals student fees at public colleges and universities have increased at a faster rate than tuition over the last decade. 

By Jarrett Carter • June 23, 2016

Higher ed systems expanding access to open-source materials

The State University of New York System is building its own open-source publishing arm, joining a growing number of systems looking to reduce costs through digital resources. 

By Jarrett Carter • June 23, 2016

Fiscal health of states improving, but higher ed still feels crunch

A new study shows state finances on the rise in the wake of 2008's downturn, but higher ed budget cuts remain a hot topic for several.

By Jarrett Carter • June 23, 2016