Higher Ed: Page 244
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Manufacturing's return creates greater need from higher ed
The return of manufacturing jobs will demand more from two- and four-year institutions to provide skilled employees at varying levels of frontline service and tech development.
By Jarrett Carter • June 9, 2016 -
How does philanthropy drive the research agenda in higher ed?
Billionaire conservative philanthropist Charles Koch is continuing his prolific run of funding research on free market enterprise on college campuses nationwide.
By Jarrett Carter • June 9, 2016 -
A year later, class of 2015 is busy with work and school
Last year's graduating class is having a successful run of finding jobs and entering graduate school.
By Jarrett Carter • June 9, 2016 -
Gates Foundation provides snapshot of today's American college student
The new report's details may surprise some administrators about who they are serving.
By Jarrett Carter • June 9, 2016 -
Professor, publisher clash over stance on open-source education
The professor withdrew a book chapter from publication after Cengage requested the addition of contrary views on affordable access to courses and instructional material.
By Jarrett Carter • June 8, 2016 -
Nonprofit colleges buy into for-profit recruitment strategies
Traditional institutions are using aggressive recruitment strategies commonly used by for-profit institutions to recruit online students.
By Jarrett Carter • June 8, 2016 -
Could intense federal scrutiny lead to ITT's collapse?
The US Department of Education is asking ITT to reserve cash assets in the event that the school collapses.
By Jarrett Carter • June 8, 2016 -
Study reveals potential mismatch for college remedial course placement
Research from the University of Alaska reveals institutions may be incorrectly assessing college readiness and improperly placing students in remedial courses.
By Jarrett Carter • June 8, 2016 -
Should college seniors' lack of career preparedness be traced back to high school?
Fewer than half of college seniors surveyed this spring felt prepared for their future careers, and the portion is even lower for women.
By Tara García Mathewson • June 8, 2016 -
NACUBO announces new fellowship to strengthen campus business officers
The inaugural cohort will feature a diverse group of 15 administrators across the country.
By Jarrett Carter • June 8, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Higher ed leaders share advice for transformative approaches to the job
Focuses on academic realignment, being forward-thinking and increased marketability of grads are key.
By Autumn A. Arnett • June 7, 2016 -
Mobile tech brings QR codes to class, but how are they best used?
With so many schools offering laptops and tablets to students or inviting them to bring their own, the tech is there to make QR codes an accessible way to give and get information.
By Tara García Mathewson • June 7, 2016 -
Harvard research finds positive results from DreamBox adaptive learning
The Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University studied the platform's impact on math achievement for students in grades three through five.
By Tara García Mathewson • June 7, 2016 -
ACICS pledges massive reforms in wake of criticism
It may be too little, too late to appease those calling for the group's expulsion from the US Department of Education's roster of accrediting bodies.
By Jarrett Carter • June 7, 2016 -
Reverse transfers yield positive outcomes for struggling students
Data on transfers from four-year to two-year schools sheds new light on the need for core curricula to be more uniform between the two institution types.
By Jarrett Carter • June 7, 2016 -
Humanities positions at a premium on college campuses
New data from the American Academy of Arts & Sciences shows dramatic changes over time in the number of humanities professors hired.
By Jarrett Carter • June 7, 2016 -
Reaching Gen Z: New realities for recruitment, retention by 2020
The next generation of students will demand more attention to digital outreach and more emphasis on inclusion, with failure to meet these expectations finding declining enrollments.
By Jarrett Carter • June 7, 2016 -
Could colleges be forced to pivot from STEM-focused industrial development?
To keep up with demands of industry, higher ed must teach soft skills.
By Jarrett Carter • June 7, 2016 -
3 key trends to shape the future of higher ed
A focus on talent development, experiential learning and external partnerships will help colleges compete in an era of increasing choice.
By Tara García Mathewson • June 6, 2016 -
'Customer is always right' mentality could hurt colleges
As students are asked to pay more for an education, colleges and universities may be tempted to treat them as consumers who need to be made satisfied with their product.
By Tara García Mathewson • June 6, 2016 -
ROI rankings brand several colleges as not worth the investment
A new report includes damning characterizations of the value of higher ed at certain schools based on tuition, average loan amount and graduate earnings.
By Tara García Mathewson • June 6, 2016 -
Title IX sexual assault complaint review finds repeat offenders, community college prevalence
The Chronicle of Higher Education found inconsistencies in what prompts a compliance review from the US Department of Education.
By Tara García Mathewson • June 6, 2016 -
Online Learning Consortium highlights 2016 online learning landscape
There are now 5.8 million students enrolled in online courses, and fully 90% of students say such courses provide the same, or better, experience as face-to-face instruction.
By Tara García Mathewson • June 6, 2016 -
Cornell grad students have tentative path to union
Ahead of a ruling by the National Labor Relations Board, Cornell and its grad students have come to an agreement about how to proceed.
By Tara García Mathewson • June 3, 2016 -
College dreams face the reality of graduation rates
The idea that college is a sure-fire way to 'make it' ignores the sobering statistics about how many students actually graduate with a degree.
By Tara García Mathewson • June 3, 2016
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