Faculty fire back at critique of social media in academy

An anonymous critique of academicians using social media creates firestorm of response, consideration for how to promote teaching and research.

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 9, 2016

Is U of Alabama funneling 'dark money' to political causes?

An investigative report by AL.com reveals money diverted for political campaigns and causes in the state through a little-known, third-party nonprofit organization. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 9, 2016

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Explore how universities are working to boost student outcomes by integrating remedial education, providing mental health tools and making education more accessible. 

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Assessing the content knowledge needed for effective teaching

Assessments of CKT focus on the recurrent tasks that make up the work of teaching and, by extension, on the specialized types of professional knowledge used in content teaching.

Aug. 9, 2016

Measuring the impact of poverty in education

The effects of poverty are far-reaching, but the Obama administration is hoping to be on the frontlines of eradicating the problem. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 8, 2016

College endowments slated for worst returns since recession

With increasing federal scrutiny on the spending of elite endowments, collective returns on the funds are slated to post a seven-year low. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 8, 2016

Why colleges should revamp professional development

Schools like Oakwood University are demonstrating ways to revitalize training and development modules to ensure professional success for faculty and staff. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 8, 2016

When federal aid eligibility is tied to board membership

The U.S. Department of Education recently leveraged federal aid withholding to force ouster of a controversial community college board member. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 8, 2016

2-for-1 degrees tested as a way to boost enrollment

Universities in the United Kingdom are offering free or discounted costs on graduate degrees in order to recruit the nation's top students. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 8, 2016

The urgency for developing college leadership

Financial hardship and changes in leadership metric requires current college executives to be more ative in grooming potential successors. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 8, 2016

Inspiration is new focus of college construction strategy

Colleges and universities throughout the nation are designing and constructing buildings to spur innovation and creativity among students and faculty.

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 5, 2016

John Hennessy: Greatest college fundraiser of all time?

John Hennessy will leave Stanford University this fall after 16 years, having doubled the university's endowment to $22 billion through prolific fundraising.

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 5, 2016

Report: Elite college endowments can do more for low-income students

A new report suggests investing small percentages of money from sizable endowment funds into scholarship funds.

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 5, 2016

Capital maintenance tips for schools facing budget cuts

Campus facilities managers can avoid costly, long-term maintenance issues with eight steps for managing buildings and work flow.

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 5, 2016

Bellevue to launch coding bootcamp

The school will offer a popular professional development course aimed at developing programmers for the region's growing tech industry. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 5, 2016

The gig economy is making waves in education

Thanks largely to the rise in virtual schools, the sector is a Top 5 industry for freelance work.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Aug. 4, 2016

Achieving diversity in curriculum and conversation

Following what many now see as the 'year of protest,' campus leaders are seeking to boost diversity through hiring and course offerings. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 4, 2016

Adult learner enrollment on the rise

An increase in adult learner enrollment will require colleges to adjust to their unique needs and expectations in academic service delivery. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 4, 2016

Online degrees could complicate grad school prospects

Some experts say that higher demand for an advanced professional degree could limit opportunities for applicants with bachelor's degrees earned exclusively online.

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 4, 2016

How college athletics perpetuate a culture of rape on campus

A journalist discusses the adminstrative and cultural issues in college athletics which embolden rape culture to exist and grow on campuses.

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 4, 2016

Georgia Tech exec: Tech key to answering higher ed 'triple threat'

An expert on innovation in education says technology is changing the way institutions think about access, affordability and achievement. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 4, 2016

Facing shutdown, for-profit accreditor names new leader

Under continuing pressure from the Department of Education and amid downsizing and closure of member schools, the nation's largest for-profit accreditor appoints a new president.  

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 3, 2016

Presidential libraries can create excitement, or controversy, for campuses

Hosting a former president's collection could bring prestige if his term was considered successful. But for presidencies mired by scandal, institutions may shy away from serving as a host site.

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 3, 2016

Texas campus carry law takes effect with tragic timing

A law allowing concealed weapons to be carried on public campuses throughout Texas conflicts with the 50th anniversary of a shooting rampage at the University of Texas at Austin.

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 3, 2016

Chicago State lays off 40% of staff

The embattled school continues to suffer from legislative budget gridlock and faces additional struggles with projected enrollment decreases for this fall. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 3, 2016

California policy requires college executives to justify off-campus work

The new rule comes after some high profile controversies surrounding external board affiliations, but some say the new rule may turn away quality candidates in the future. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 3, 2016