Coursera's Koller: 'Yesterday's degree doesn't prepare for tomorrow's jobs'

Coursera President and Co-Founder Daphne Koller says that expanding education and training for 21st century jobs is going to be the foundation for higher ed in today's marketplace. 

By Jarrett Carter • June 21, 2016

U of Wyoming declares financial crisis

A downturn in tax revenue left the state's flagship school facing $40 million in budget cuts over the next two years.

By Jarrett Carter • June 20, 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

California ties public higher ed funding increases to in-state enrollment

The state is offering more than $30 million in budget increases to its public university systems to recruit more in-state students.

By Jarrett Carter • June 20, 2016

Northeastern offers bootcamp for data analytics professionals

The two-month bootcamp is for professionals seeking networking or career changes in the computer science industry. 

By Jarrett Carter • June 20, 2016

Should law schools consider shutting their doors?

Enrollment declines and the continuing decimation of the legal industry are placing increasing hardship on law schools nationwide. 

By Jarrett Carter • June 20, 2016

Higher education at the center of innovation market

Colleges and universities serve as economic engines for corporations and as a critical workforce development partner in creating new companies.

By Jarrett Carter • June 20, 2016

Innovative university ideathons can help shape the next-generation workplace

Along with science and tech research, higher ed must also embrace and implement student-centric, team-oriented, solutions-focused and cross-disciplinary approaches to innovation.

By Vikram Jandhyala, vice president for innovation & Kevin Mihata, associate dean for educational programs, University of Washington • June 17, 2016

Small colleges facing biggest challenges with enrollment

Smaller colleges with 5,000 students or less are declining while larger institutions are incrementally growing.

By Jarrett Carter • June 17, 2016

How interfaith infusion can improve college outcomes

An expert on interfaith training says colleges and universities would be wise to make religion an equal focus within campus tolerance and equity efforts.

By Jarrett Carter • June 17, 2016

Ex-president accuses school of withholding retirement payout

James Taylor is suing the University of the Cumberlands for denying him an annual post-retirement salary of nearly $400,000.

By Jarrett Carter • June 17, 2016

For-profit coding bootcamps better as educational add-on

The Economist argues niche courses are better served for professionals looking to add value to a degree, and not as a for-profit credential alternative.

By Jarrett Carter • June 17, 2016

Like Australia, the UK offers its own lessons in boosting college access

Despite increasing costs for higher education, the United Kingdom has also increased access for low-income students. 

By Jarrett Carter • June 17, 2016

Community colleges pilot textbook-free courses

Community colleges in Virginia and Maryland are experimenting with unique ways to save students money on ancillary college costs. 

By Jarrett Carter • June 16, 2016

Obstacles to four-year transfer persist for community college students

While a majority of community college students want to transfer in pusuit of a four-year degree, bad advising and a lack of clarity on transferrable credits often binds the process.

By Jarrett Carter • June 16, 2016

Higher ed leaders talk education's role in bridging international divides

UNC System President Margaret Spellings and UT-Austin President Gregory Fenves discussed the value of education in connecting the United States, Canada and Mexico.

By Jarrett Carter • June 16, 2016

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