Relatively small 'completion grants' can go far for struggling students

Several colleges have found success implementing small-dollar aid strategies as part of a comprehensive plan to help low-income students meet their expenses and go on to graduate.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 23, 2016

State legislatures face pressure to cut liberal arts spending

Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin joined a chorus of critics when he said last month that students majoring in French Literature should not get state subsidies for their education costs.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 23, 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

Younger generation wants tech, but not a job in IT

About 19% of 18- to 24-year-olds say they are interested in a job in IT, but 26% specifically say they do not want those jobs.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 23, 2016

Course scheduling is becoming more student-centered

In a shift away from faculty preferences, many colleges and universities are considering student needs and taking advantage of data analysis tools to make more targeted scheduling decisions.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 22, 2016

Extra advising for first-gen college students improves outcomes

First-generation students do not have the built-in support from family that comes with important wisdom as they navigate higher ed, which means colleges should provide it.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 22, 2016

Less optimism among faculty than CIOs over digital materials

Faculty don't see the same learning benefits as CIOs when it comes to digital course materials and they question accessibility for students who do not own their own tablets or laptops.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 22, 2016

Open textbooks become popular source of affordable content

As higher ed administrators search for more affordable textbook options for students faced with skyrocketing costs, digital versions of open source textbooks are free.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 22, 2016

Rhode Island state school foundations court controversy with grants to governor

The pitch for donations from public school foundations often tells the story of state disinvestment in higher ed, yet foundations in Rhode Island have sent money back to the governor.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 22, 2016

Ed Dept defends Title IX guidance amid Senate criticism

Catherine E. Lhamon, assistant secretary for civil rights, responded to a letter from Sen. James Lankford, chairman of the subcommittee on regulatory affairs and federal management.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 22, 2016

Coursera, Google, and data: The week's most-read education news

Stay ahead of the pack with the latest on Google's decision to shut down Play for Education, the challenges of attracting and retraining underrepresented students, and more here.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 19, 2016

Following up on student protests with administrative action

Campuses have a few options when it comes to responding to calls for greater faculty diversity, including better supporting PhDs of color and casting a wider net in recruitment.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 19, 2016

UW-Madison's merit aid plan could hurt public higher ed

Responding to competitive pressure from other state flagships, UW-Madison plans to spend more to keep its highest performing students and entice out-of-staters.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 19, 2016

Carnegie Mellon wins $750M settlement in patent fight

The Marvell Technology Group and Marvell Semiconductor Inc. agreed to end a years-long legal battle over two patents based on the work of a Carnegie Mellon professor and former student.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 19, 2016

What should campuses consider when building an innovation center?

Not every modern, new building works to foster innovation on campus, and administrators should pay attention to some key tips before joining the latest building trend.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 19, 2016

U of Phoenix looks to 'Rise' with new ad campaign

The embattled for-profit giant is addressing some of the core criticisms levied against it in a move to improve its reputation and attract more qualified students.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 19, 2016

Collecting the right data isn't enough — colleges must know how to use it

Following a call for a better national data framework for higher education, the senior vice president for product management at Ellucian says analytics still poses a key challenge.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 18, 2016

Ed Dept proposes new loan forgiveness rules

A panel of negotiators is considering changes to the student loan forgiveness policies that will create a federal standard for assessing borrower appeals for debt relief.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 18, 2016

Early classes canned at Michigan's Lake Superior State University

The university plans to ban almost all 8 a.m. courses starting in the fall of 2016 to create a 'common hour' for faculty and administrators to schedule meetings.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 18, 2016

Debate over free community college in California rages on

The state has one of the least expensive community college tuition rates in the nation, and as legislators debate the feasibility of a Promise program, critics abound.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 18, 2016

The youngest college-goers still prefer on-campus degrees

A generation raised with smartphones and Khan Academy still sees traditional degree programs as the ones with the most prestige and quality.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 18, 2016

Higher ed 'revolution' hard to predict, but on the way

A timeline is hard to pin down and details are hazy, but Georgia Tech computing professor and author Richard DeMillo believes change is certain.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 18, 2016

Mount St. Mary's professors invited to return, president refuses to resign

Controversial president Simon Newman is resoundingly opposed by faculty, but with the support of trustees and students, he plans to retain his position.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 17, 2016

Report identifies major challenges to higher ed tech adoption

The 'NMC Horizon Report: 2016 Higher Education Edition' includes six significant challenges — two solvable, two difficult, and two complex to define and address.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 17, 2016

Education deserts should factor into higher ed's equity conversation

A new report from the American Council on Education urges higher ed leaders to address the challenges posed by education deserts when it comes to equity and access.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 17, 2016

Udemy hits 10M student mark, with most enrolling for professional development

The online platform, which charges anywhere from a few dollars per course to more than $250, continues to provide an alternative to traditional continuing ed programs.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 17, 2016