Campus rape stats rankings stir controversy

A recent Washington Post article ranked schools according to their most recent data on reported rapes, a list that some say distorts and works against changing campus culture.

By Jarrett Carter • June 14, 2016

Improve academic writing to increase public profile

Academic officials can make scholarly writing more appealing to a wider audience, avoiding the lengthy, convoluted style that has become a pop culture punchline.

By Jarrett Carter • June 14, 2016

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This Trendline examines how colleges can address rising mental health concerns and support at-risk groups, such as transgender students and college athletes. 

By Higher Ed Dive staff

Is predictive analytics a step too far in student assistance?

The University System of Maryland is using predictive analytics to monitor student success, but some say the system borders on an invasion of privacy. 

By Jarrett Carter • June 13, 2016

500-tweet outburst sparks faculty battle over 'King Lear'

The back-and-forth highlights the role of social media in public engagement and scholarly debate. 

By Jarrett Carter • June 13, 2016

Gen ed curricula redesigns challenge long-held values

SUNY-Buffalo and the University of Virginia are rethinking their approaches to general education requirements to better reflect needed skills and theoretical knowledge.

By Jarrett Carter • June 13, 2016

Are effective retention strategies dependent upon ed tech?

Institutions can find themselves trying a variety of products in the fight to retain and graduate students, but finding the right fit of tech and institutional culture is key to success.

By Jarrett Carter • June 13, 2016

Paying attention to students' psychological strain could improve outcomes

The College Transition Collaborative studies interventions that reduce 'psychological friction' among at-risk groups of students, helping them cope and go on to succeed in college. 

By Tara García Mathewson • June 10, 2016

Classroom tech may become question of what to wear

Experts are predicting an explosion in wearable tech, and colleges and universities figure to be major buyers in the growing marketplace.

By Jarrett Carter • June 10, 2016

Columbia U Teachers College dismantles wireless network

To improve its campus wireless performance, the school opted against upgrading its system and started from the ground floor.

By Jarrett Carter • June 10, 2016

Vanderbilt adds transgender surgery to student insurance plan

The move comes as an effort to spur campus inclusivity and tolerance.

By Jarrett Carter • June 10, 2016

Mizzou high school helping to rebuild university's diversity branding

The university says its blended high school is an important factor in building diversity and international imprint. 

By Jarrett Carter • June 10, 2016

U of Washington works to equalize faculty compensation

The university has approved a plan to counter salary discrepancies among faculty caused by pay scale shifts created over time.

By Jarrett Carter • June 10, 2016

College presidents less optimistic about higher ed's future

In a recent survey, college presidents expressed concern about the business model and future of higher education. 

By Jarrett Carter • June 9, 2016

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

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