Increased attention on community colleges shines light on leadership challenges

Community colleges are in 'flux' even as national attention shifts to the two-year sector, thanks largely to President Obama’s free community college proposal.

By Autumn A. Arnett • May 20, 2016

Apollo for-profits to do away with arbitration clauses

The clauses will no longer appear in students' enrollment agreements after July 1.

By Roger Riddell • May 20, 2016

2U algorithm predicts online program success

The formula has reportedly been backing business decisions around new programs for the company since last year.

By Roger Riddell • May 20, 2016

Institutions must focus on value statements to remain competitive

Hardwick Day principal and Regis College trustee Kathleen Dawley says the current business model is sustainable 'under certain circumstances.'

By Autumn A. Arnett • May 20, 2016

Tech implementation can't jump strategy gun, expert says

Analyst Kim Reid writes that institutions must think critically about what problems they’re hoping to solve before deploying tech solutions without strategy.

By Autumn A. Arnett • May 19, 2016

State education budgets down 17% since recession, report finds

While some states have begun increasing their spending again, only four — North Dakota, Montana, Wisconsin and Wyoming — have surpassed pre-recession spending levels.

By Autumn A. Arnett • May 19, 2016

How social media usage impacts higher ed STEM collaboration

Wikipedia, YouTube and Twitter are among platforms improving approaches to STEM ed, but the advantages can stretch beyond those subjects.

By Roger Riddell • May 19, 2016

Role of CIO critical in higher ed's future

Those in the role will increasingly be part of developing an institution's business strategy as tech continues to transform campuses.

By Roger Riddell • May 19, 2016

Overtime increase won't skip higher ed

The White House issued its final rule on overtime pay late Tuesday, and rumors of higher ed's exemption proved untrue.

By Autumn A. Arnett • May 18, 2016

42 to teach 10K Silicon Valley students to code for free by 2021

Students between 18 and 30 are selected via an intense four-week challenge.

By Roger Riddell • May 18, 2016

Google sued by 890 students over unlawful data mining allegations

Two lawsuits claim the tech giant scanned Apps for Education email accounts without consent from at least 2010 through April 2014.

By Roger Riddell • May 18, 2016

Satirical title generator highlights higher ed excess

The University Title Generator generates a fictitious administrative title and salary, allowing users to 'click here if this position is not prestigious enough for you.'

By Autumn A. Arnett • May 18, 2016

Industry, higher ed collaboration key to future of US economy

Leaders from Congress and the private sector convened Tuesday to discuss a way ahead for producing the manufacturing engineers needed to sustain the economy of the future.

By Autumn A. Arnett • May 18, 2016

Surprise! Data science, technology among key higher ed growth areas

New research from Learning House identifies key areas of growth for higher ed programs and new modalities colleges will have to embrace to reach future students.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 18, 2016

75% of faculty believe ed tech boosted outcomes

According to a new survey from Inside Higher Ed, 63% of faculty see the gains in outcomes making related ed tech expenses worthwhile.

By Roger Riddell • May 17, 2016

CBE and employability: building a comprehensive strategy

The most successful programs take the best ideas already in play and craft a comprehensive strategy involving employers from the beginning, throughout the development process, and across the entire student journey. 

By Paul Bowers, Senior Strategic Consultant - Higher Education Services, Pearson • May 17, 2016

AIR report makes it clear: Completion metrics must be reexamined

Some 70,000 students earned degrees last year but didn’t count towards their institutions’ graduation rates because of flaws in the metrics used.

By Autumn A. Arnett • May 17, 2016

Citing recruiting disadvantages, small Alabama universities ask state for additional funds

Some large universities in the state offer a private retirement plan in addition to the state plan, which smaller schools say provides an unfair advantage.

By Autumn A. Arnett • May 17, 2016

Discounts at private colleges higher than ever

The National Association of College and University Business Officers' 2015 Tuition Discounting Study shows incoming freshmen receiving a 48.6% discount rate.

By Roger Riddell • May 16, 2016

Should MOOCs incorporate Facebook for collaboration?

A study shows students prefer the social network's communication tools over those built into their MOOC platforms. 

By Roger Riddell • May 16, 2016

Amid decline, U of Minnesota Law School to admit fewer students

The field has seen decreasing interest from students as graduates increasingly struggle to find jobs that cover the steep costs.

By Roger Riddell • May 16, 2016

Anonymous accounts bring student protests to Twitter

A viral conversation around anonymous tweets from @RapedatSpelman have again directed attention to campus sexual assault — and universities’ shortcomings.

By Autumn A. Arnett • May 16, 2016

Maryland university collaborative could be next wave for higher ed

A Maryland higher ed strategy brings nine state universities to one campus, but is such collaboration the wave of the future?

By Autumn A. Arnett • May 16, 2016

Affordability, leadership and bathroom laws: The week's most-read education news

Don't fall behind! Stay ahead of the class with the latest on what employers are looking for in recent graduates and more here.

By Roger Riddell • May 13, 2016

Should institutions encourage student entrepreneurship?

An ongoing debate considers whether higher ed should be an incubator for start-up culture, or if it serves as a distraction from the real reasons they’re on campus.

By Autumn A. Arnett • May 13, 2016