Oakland U hopes third time's the charm for network upgrade

Campus Technology details a decade of wireless network upgrades for the Michigan university, which is now moving to accommodate increasing devices on campus and more.

By Jarrett Carter • July 15, 2016

Challenges, opportunities lie ahead for MOOCs

Coursera Founder Daphne Koller recently discussed the challenges in maintaining updated content and student interest in open-source learning. 

By Jarrett Carter • July 15, 2016

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Enrollment and Retention

A look at the pandemic's continuing impact on enrollment and how colleges can ensure students stay on course.

By Higher Ed Dive staff

NYU study finds cybersecurity threats in 3D printing

Researchers say hackers can change the integrity and orientation of products built using the innovative technology. 

By Jarrett Carter • July 15, 2016

Healthcare assessment model helps boost retention at MTSU

A system of identifying risk commonly used in medical patient care has helped the public institution retain students. 

By Jarrett Carter • July 15, 2016

Workforce demands more liberal arts, STEM collaboration

Otterbein University President Kathy Krendl says true professional development, even in the sciences, must include liberal arts training and proficiency. 

By Jarrett Carter • July 14, 2016

Temple to fire president Neil Theobald

Overspending in the university's financial aid budget will cost the school its second president in the last four years.

By Jarrett Carter • July 14, 2016

Can colleges get ahead of the VR curve?

VIrtual reality is a burgeoning resource for higher education, but affording the technology for learning spaces still presents a challenge.

By Jarrett Carter • July 14, 2016

U of South Florida peer review software streamlines processes

Officials have piloted a student peer review software that is gaining traction at other campuses, and opening possibilities for a maker movement among faculty. 

By Jarrett Carter • July 14, 2016

King: No special treatment for U of Phoenix buyers with Obama ties

U.S. Secretary of Education John King says a potential billion-dollar sale of the for-profit institution will not be influenced by political ties or preferential review from officials. 

By Jarrett Carter • July 14, 2016

Cuban officials eager for partnerships with US institutions

Government and higher ed representatives from both countries shared insights into opportunities to improve industry and build knowledge at a recent event in Washington.

By Jarrett Carter • July 13, 2016

Moody's: Smaller colleges and universities at greater financial risk

The credit agency says that public and private colleges outside of state flagships and Ivy League schools are struggling to meet enrollment revenue stability marks. 

By Jarrett Carter • July 13, 2016

California to offer four-year degrees at community colleges

A plan to offer four-year degrees at a select number of community colleges may fall short of expected gains in racial equity and degree completion.

By Jarrett Carter • July 13, 2016

Flipping the classroom requires patience, time management

Doing less allows students to accomplish more in digesting a syllabus and developing ways to learn the course material.

By Jarrett Carter • July 13, 2016

House passes higher ed bills to increase transparency, minority access

The five new bills targeting some of the simpler elements of the Higher Education Act will likely find little resistance in the Senate.

By Jarrett Carter • July 13, 2016

Sharing big data with campus constituents can improve shared governance

Simple changes in who sees and uses institutional analytics can benefit campus governance and performance culture.

By Jarrett Carter • July 13, 2016

Questions linger over budget support for Illinois higher ed

A new six-month emergency budget covers retroactive payments for a statewide student tuition assistance program in Illinois, but uncertainty remains about potential support for the upcoming school year.

By Jarrett Carter • July 12, 2016

UC Berkeley chancellor: Public flagships maintain the public good

Nicholas Dirks says research, access and job creation at public flagship institutions is an essential part of states' productivity and long-term growth. 

By Jarrett Carter • July 12, 2016

Former UVA Rector criticizes $2.3B slush fund, demands more public accountability

The former UVA rector says the university has funds to cover college costs for more than 40,000 students in VIrginia, but has mismanaged the public trust in building its own brand and prestige.

By Jarrett Carter • July 12, 2016

Study: Female STEM majors most likely to drop out

Findings from the National Science Foundation indicate that institutions must do a better job of finding and exposing women to STEM education and professions. 

By Jarrett Carter • July 12, 2016

NYU seeks to expand online learning in Shanghai

Officials at New York University are working through technological and cultural obstacles to create online learning opportunities for Chinese students.

By Jarrett Carter • July 12, 2016

Best Practices Using Your Hard-Earned Data

The use of student learning outcome data can help close the gaps between what professors feel students are learning, what students believe they’re learning, and what’s actually being learned. 

July 12, 2016

Ed undersecretary shares Obama administration's home stretch vision

Ted Mitchell outlined four areas of higher education emphasis and acceleration at a recent innovation conference held in Washington, DC.

By Jarrett Carter • July 11, 2016

Top third of US colleges hold 52% of endowment wealth

A handful of elite schools command the largest portion of the nation's institution endowment wealth and earnings, complemented by a number of federal tax breaks.  

By Jarrett Carter • July 11, 2016

Dept of Ed for-profit pilot school gets nod for CBE degree programs

Rasmussen College will extend its developmet of hybrid learning, testing environments to new business degree offerings. 

By Jarrett Carter • July 11, 2016

Five rules for landing a job in academe

The Guardian outlines the path to success in applying for a job at a college or university. 

By Jarrett Carter • July 11, 2016