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

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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

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

Colorado State bringing AI into online psych courses next fall

Software from Boston-based Cognii will use natural language processing to offer immediate feedback to students.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 3, 2016

California AG joins call to revoke ACICS approval

Kamala Harris sent a letter urging the US Department of Ed to revoke federal recognition of the leading accreditor of for-profits.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 3, 2016

Credentialing a pressing issue as more students earn certificates

In a diverse and competitive higher education marketplace, there is a dire need to make sense of the array of student options.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 3, 2016

UNC Press to publish OER textbooks for faculty

The Office of Scholarly Publishing Services will provide a resource for professors who want to publish their own materials, giving UNC Press a potential new revenue stream.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 2, 2016

St. Catharine College lays blame for impending closure on Ed Dept

The department withheld financial aid from the small Kentucky college, which administrators say was erroneous and caused an enrollment decline that doomed the school.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 2, 2016

U of Akron president leaves following rough two years

Scott Scarborough abruptly announced his resignation this week, ending a short tenure marred by steady criticism of his initiatives and spending decisions.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 2, 2016

How colleges use real estate to their advantage

Higher ed institutions, as long-term tenants in any area, often look to real estate holdings as an investment opportunity for revenue and neighborhood revitalization benefits.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 2, 2016

30-institution partnership expands reach of Pearson's digital course materials

The company will work with institutions to provide students affordable materials delivered on the first day of class and faculty opportunities to access new learning data. 

By Tara García Mathewson • June 2, 2016

The Coalition application's potential for admissions — and its limits

The new application will allow schools to diversify their cohorts and admissions procedures, but in some ways, it won't change much about how students apply.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 1, 2016

Are stackable credentials now a necessity?

Holly Moore, executive dean of South Seattle College’s Georgetown Campus, gives her take on the need for stackable credentials in higher ed — for students and for schools.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 1, 2016