Ed Dept calls for termination of for-profit accreditor

The US Department of Education have proposed that the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools be shut down.

By Jarrett Carter • June 16, 2016

What the US can learn about college access from Australia

Australia is working to increase its college student enrollment by offering more affordable education to a broad range of international student applicants. 

By Jarrett Carter • June 16, 2016

What I wish I'd known: College presidents share lessons learned

Presidents share insight about governance, culture and best practices at an American Associaton of State Colleges and Universities training institute for future presidents. 

By Jarrett Carter • June 16, 2016

ADHD drug abuse on the rise among college students

A National Institutes of Health study indicates a preference for drugs commonly used to treat ADHD among students looking for longer, more effective study sessions. 

By Jarrett Carter • June 15, 2016

What pitfalls should be top of mind for first-year college presidents?

A public relations consultant provides insight on how first-year college presidents can avoid controversy and media scrutiny. 

By Jarrett Carter • June 15, 2016

Small colleges offer big returns on social mobility

Smaller institutions often create culture and infrastructure that empowers underserved students to bust streotypes and devalue statistics on learning outcomes. 

By Jarrett Carter • June 15, 2016

OLC study: 90% students see online experience as good as face-to-face

Despite eight in 10 faculty members having little experience with online learning tools, the data suggests 48% of learning materials will soon be digital. 

By Jarrett Carter • June 15, 2016

Relentless data tracking key to MTSU's success

Middle Tennessee State University uses registration data to help track progress made toward retention, reviewing year-over-year comparisons on a weekly basis. 

By Tara García Mathewson • June 15, 2016

Finding ways to build the computer science talent pipeline

Despite growing interest, some experts say more must be done to decrease limitations on degree programs while increasing workforce size and diversity.

By Jarrett Carter • June 15, 2016

Ed Dept targets predatory, financially risky colleges

The US Department of Education announced a new proposal Monday to increase institutional accountability for finances and value of a degree. 

By Jarrett Carter • June 14, 2016

Higher ed IT workforce struggles to attract youth, minorities

According to Educause, solving the diversity disparity will require more intensive exposure of higher ed IT career opportunities to students.

By Jarrett Carter • June 14, 2016

Big data can build comprehensive, cost-effective retention strategy

Pairing data points of student achievement with student behavior can help enrollment and student affairs professionals tailor student intervention and experience strategies that get results.

By Jarrett Carter • June 14, 2016

Campus rape stats rankings stir controversy

A recent Washington Post article ranked schools according to their most recent data on reported rapes, a list that some say distorts and works against changing campus culture.

By Jarrett Carter • June 14, 2016

Improve academic writing to increase public profile

Academic officials can make scholarly writing more appealing to a wider audience, avoiding the lengthy, convoluted style that has become a pop culture punchline.

By Jarrett Carter • June 14, 2016

Is predictive analytics a step too far in student assistance?

The University System of Maryland is using predictive analytics to monitor student success, but some say the system borders on an invasion of privacy. 

By Jarrett Carter • June 13, 2016

500-tweet outburst sparks faculty battle over 'King Lear'

The back-and-forth highlights the role of social media in public engagement and scholarly debate. 

By Jarrett Carter • June 13, 2016

Gen ed curricula redesigns challenge long-held values

SUNY-Buffalo and the University of Virginia are rethinking their approaches to general education requirements to better reflect needed skills and theoretical knowledge.

By Jarrett Carter • June 13, 2016

Are effective retention strategies dependent upon ed tech?

Institutions can find themselves trying a variety of products in the fight to retain and graduate students, but finding the right fit of tech and institutional culture is key to success.

By Jarrett Carter • June 13, 2016

Paying attention to students' psychological strain could improve outcomes

The College Transition Collaborative studies interventions that reduce 'psychological friction' among at-risk groups of students, helping them cope and go on to succeed in college. 

By Tara García Mathewson • June 10, 2016

Classroom tech may become question of what to wear

Experts are predicting an explosion in wearable tech, and colleges and universities figure to be major buyers in the growing marketplace.

By Jarrett Carter • June 10, 2016

Columbia U Teachers College dismantles wireless network

To improve its campus wireless performance, the school opted against upgrading its system and started from the ground floor.

By Jarrett Carter • June 10, 2016

Vanderbilt adds transgender surgery to student insurance plan

The move comes as an effort to spur campus inclusivity and tolerance.

By Jarrett Carter • June 10, 2016

Mizzou high school helping to rebuild university's diversity branding

The university says its blended high school is an important factor in building diversity and international imprint. 

By Jarrett Carter • June 10, 2016

U of Washington works to equalize faculty compensation

The university has approved a plan to counter salary discrepancies among faculty caused by pay scale shifts created over time.

By Jarrett Carter • June 10, 2016

College presidents less optimistic about higher ed's future

In a recent survey, college presidents expressed concern about the business model and future of higher education. 

By Jarrett Carter • June 9, 2016