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

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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

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

Obama administration to schools: Let students use restrooms of choice

Following a week-long battle with North Carolina and a frenzy of lawsuits, the administration is expected to issue a national directive around access for transgender students. 

By Autumn A. Arnett • May 13, 2016

Congressman pushes wealthy institutions to move endowment returns to student aid

US Rep. Tom Reed (R-NY) says colleges with endowments over $1 billion should allocate 25% of the annual returns to student grants.  

By Autumn A. Arnett • May 13, 2016

Eduvation Spotlight: ASU President Michael Crow on innovation, tenure and meeting demands

Forward-thinking programs and partnerships implemented under Crow over the past 14 years have seen the institution reach an 86% freshman retention rate.

By Autumn A. Arnett • May 13, 2016

Colorado Springs partnership hopes to incentivize recent grads to stay for work

A scholarship fundraising campaign aims to use matched funds from a state program to retain skilled graduates and boost the local economy.

By Roger Riddell • May 13, 2016

Retiring AAC&U president makes case for broad liberal arts education

Carol Geary Schneider says true inclusive excellence requires guiding a wide variety of students toward the range of 'big picture' experiences they need to succeed.

By Roger Riddell • May 12, 2016

Report: Institutions must consider cost, access, quality of adaptive tools

New research from Tyton Partners identifies five factors driving adaptive learning's evolution.

By Roger Riddell • May 12, 2016

Is blockchain the future of storing, transferring student records?

The approach would save money for institutions, utilizing a secure global public network developed alongside bitcoin for the recording and vetting of credentials.

By Roger Riddell • May 12, 2016

Former FastTrain head gets 8 years in prison for fraud

Alejandro Amor's sentencing represents the most extreme punishment handed down as part of the recent crackdown on for-profit institutions.

By Autumn A. Arnett • May 12, 2016

Digital devices' exam impact 'substantially negative'

A new MIT study shows students who use laptops, tablets or other digital devices in class perform at a significantly lower rate on exams.

By Autumn A. Arnett • May 12, 2016

Who's winning at social media in higher ed?

Baylor University placed in the rankings for Facebook and Twitter.

By Roger Riddell • May 11, 2016

Fresno State shares 7 lessons from tablet program

The school's 'DISCOVERe' tablet program is part of an effort to reduce the overall cost of college via the use of open educational resources.

By Roger Riddell • May 11, 2016

Dropbox unveils new product aimed at higher ed

The reduced cost service for faculty and grad students will integrate with popular academic software and invite greater collaboration.

By Autumn A. Arnett • May 11, 2016