Higher Ed: Page 242
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Kentucky governor abolishes U of Louisville board of trustees
The move by Gov. Matt Bevin, made to address multiple controversies surrounding outgoing President James Ramsey, may bring accreditation issues.
By Jarrett Carter • June 22, 2016 -
Higher ed exec searches often hindered by wordy, poorly written submissions
Excessive information makes even the best submission difficult to read through, and frustrating for search committee members who value time and the ability to quickly target qualifications.
By Jarrett Carter • June 22, 2016 -
Report: Higher ed requires drastic changes to remain competitive for students
The study suggests the economic downturn will require institutions to incorporate comptency-based learning, online education and predictive analytics to remain competive.
By Jarrett Carter • June 22, 2016 -
Study examines why students choose for-profit education
More than two million students are enrolled in for-profit schools, and they tend to be older, minority students from low-income families with low levels of educational attainment.
By Jarrett Carter • June 22, 2016 -
Technology key to university branding strategies
Strong visual identity, built with feedback and support from campus stakeholders, must also be enforced with firm rules on presentation and usage.
By Jarrett Carter • June 22, 2016 -
Report: Medicaid costs negatively impact public higher ed funding
State Medicaid spending has boxed out allocations for public higher education for the last 30 years, and the trend shows no signs of slowing down.
By Jarrett Carter • June 21, 2016 -
How 'Brexit' could impact higher education
As Great Britain moves toward a vote for its place in the European Union, officials are concerned about the potential global impact on higher ed.
By Jarrett Carter • June 21, 2016 -
Sponsored by Barnes & Noble College
Adaptive Learning Holds Promise for the Future of Higher Education
Though adaptive learning is not new, interest has gained momentum with a slew of technology providers now flooding the Ed Tech market.
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AAUP sanctions U of Iowa for 'biased' presidential search
The national association of professors has unanimously rejected the university's controversial search and hiring of businessman Bruce Harreld.
By Jarrett Carter • June 21, 2016 -
Mizzou, Saint Rose censured for faculty firings
Both schools called the AAUP’s actions inconsistent with the facts in both cases.
By Jarrett Carter • June 21, 2016 -
Coursera's Koller: 'Yesterday's degree doesn't prepare for tomorrow's jobs'
Coursera President and Co-Founder Daphne Koller says that expanding education and training for 21st century jobs is going to be the foundation for higher ed in today's marketplace.
By Jarrett Carter • June 21, 2016 -
U of Wyoming declares financial crisis
A downturn in tax revenue left the state's flagship school facing $40 million in budget cuts over the next two years.
By Jarrett Carter • June 20, 2016 -
California ties public higher ed funding increases to in-state enrollment
The state is offering more than $30 million in budget increases to its public university systems to recruit more in-state students.
By Jarrett Carter • June 20, 2016 -
Northeastern offers bootcamp for data analytics professionals
The two-month bootcamp is for professionals seeking networking or career changes in the computer science industry.
By Jarrett Carter • June 20, 2016 -
Should law schools consider shutting their doors?
Enrollment declines and the continuing decimation of the legal industry are placing increasing hardship on law schools nationwide.
By Jarrett Carter • June 20, 2016 -
Higher education at the center of innovation market
Colleges and universities serve as economic engines for corporations and as a critical workforce development partner in creating new companies.
By Jarrett Carter • June 20, 2016 -
Opinion
Innovative university ideathons can help shape the next-generation workplace
Along with science and tech research, higher ed must also embrace and implement student-centric, team-oriented, solutions-focused and cross-disciplinary approaches to innovation.
By Vikram Jandhyala, vice president for innovation & Kevin Mihata, associate dean for educational programs, University of Washington • June 17, 2016 -
Small colleges facing biggest challenges with enrollment
Smaller colleges with 5,000 students or less are declining while larger institutions are incrementally growing.
By Jarrett Carter • June 17, 2016 -
How interfaith infusion can improve college outcomes
An expert on interfaith training says colleges and universities would be wise to make religion an equal focus within campus tolerance and equity efforts.
By Jarrett Carter • June 17, 2016 -
Ex-president accuses school of withholding retirement payout
James Taylor is suing the University of the Cumberlands for denying him an annual post-retirement salary of nearly $400,000.
By Jarrett Carter • June 17, 2016 -
For-profit coding bootcamps better as educational add-on
The Economist argues niche courses are better served for professionals looking to add value to a degree, and not as a for-profit credential alternative.
By Jarrett Carter • June 17, 2016 -
Like Australia, the UK offers its own lessons in boosting college access
Despite increasing costs for higher education, the United Kingdom has also increased access for low-income students.
By Jarrett Carter • June 17, 2016 -
Community colleges pilot textbook-free courses
Community colleges in Virginia and Maryland are experimenting with unique ways to save students money on ancillary college costs.
By Jarrett Carter • June 16, 2016 -
Obstacles to four-year transfer persist for community college students
While a majority of community college students want to transfer in pusuit of a four-year degree, bad advising and a lack of clarity on transferrable credits often binds the process.
By Jarrett Carter • June 16, 2016 -
Higher ed leaders talk education's role in bridging international divides
UNC System President Margaret Spellings and UT-Austin President Gregory Fenves discussed the value of education in connecting the United States, Canada and Mexico.
By Jarrett Carter • June 16, 2016
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