Survey of incoming freshmen indicates student protests far from over

In the 50th anniversary survey of American freshmen out of the Higher Education Research Institute at UCLA, results showed more openness to student-led protests than ever.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 12, 2016

Soft skills gain prominence as IT shifts to service model

While content knowledge was long sufficient to excel in higher ed IT, the next generation of staff members will need stronger communication and negotiation skills.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 12, 2016

U of California network monitoring controversy offers transparency lesson

Though the secrecy was in the name of security following a massive data breach and the monitoring isn't as widespread as feared, distrust remains among faculty.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 12, 2016

Higher Learning Commission warns Illinois legislators about budget standoff

The regional accrediting agency has sent letters to the state’s public colleges and universities, asking for more information about their financials amid the state’s ongoing budget crisis.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 11, 2016

How can universities best optimize digital signage?

Digital signs have powerful implications for colleges and universities that want to offer fresh, modern displays while also tracking student engagement.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 11, 2016

Berkeley reveals $150M deficit, 6% of its budget

Chancellor Nicholas B. Dirks laid out a series of initiatives the institution is considering to improve its financial situation, given consistently low state funding.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 11, 2016

Gates Foundation and IHEP partner for new higher ed data framework

The focus on a national metrics framework that takes nontraditional students into account aims to create a far superior foundation for higher education data to improve decision-making.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 11, 2016

How Harvey Mudd got more women into computer science

The California college quadrupled its number of female computer science majors in four years, growing the portion of women to 30% of its class.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 11, 2016

Eduvation Spotlight: Hollins U's President Gray raises women's college's profile

Now in her 12th year, Nancy Gray has found success using alumnae engagement, strong internship programs, and campus traditions to empower her student body.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 10, 2016

Obama's final budget proposal would send billions to higher ed

While there are plenty of positives for higher ed in Obama's 2017 budget proposal, many of the programs and initiatives are sure to die at the hands of the Republican-controlled Congress.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 10, 2016

Michigan's public universities band together for funding appeal

In the midst of multiple state crises, the Michigan Association of State Universities has published a list of policy priorities ahead of Gov. Rick Snyder’s 2016-17 budget.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 10, 2016

Advice for administrators on meaningful social media use

Four chief information officers who are especially active on social media offer pointers to colleagues, with the first step, of course, being to start.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 10, 2016

Mount St. Mary's saga continues with provost, faculty exits

Following widespread attention on a controversial retention plan created and caustically referenced by President Simon P. Newman, his detractors are being pushed out.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 10, 2016

Study blames increasing tuition on federal student aid

While some blame expensive amenities, bloated administrations, or state disinvestment in higher ed for the rise in tuition, a working paper from NBER pegs the increase to federal aid.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 10, 2016

Number of distance learners continues to grow

The Babson Survey Research Group’s annual report about online education shows the number of distance education enrollments was up in 2014, even as overall enrollments declined.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 10, 2016

LSU deterioration highlights impact of years of budget cuts

The state has funded new construction in its years of slashed budgets, but LSU is seeing severe deterioration amid a $510 million backlog for deferred maintenance.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 9, 2016

On-campus smartphone repair seen as critical

With students’ increasing reliance on smartphones for everyday college life and schoolwork, on-campus repair shops must be faster and more effective than ever.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 9, 2016

Two studies find extra support for low-income, transfer students boosts outcomes

Studies following Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society members and Dell Scholars find that extra supports and financial help significantly increase the rate of bachelor’s degree attainment.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 9, 2016

Ed Dept announces new student aid enforcement unit

The unit is designed to respond more quickly to complaints about illegal actions in the higher ed sector, where many outstanding complaints are targeted at for-profit colleges.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 9, 2016

Apollo Education Group to go private in $1.1B sale

The owner of for-profit college chain University of Phoenix will be taken private in a cash sale to a group of investors, which worries some — though they say they want to clean up the industry.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 9, 2016

U of Central Florida data breach affects student athletes, staff

Cyber attackers accessed the personal information of current and former student athlete,s as well as a group of current and former employees — including students and faculty.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 8, 2016

Will the Internet remove traditional higher ed's prestige factor?

Columnist Michael Kinsley sees the Internet potentially becoming the great disruptor that brings down traditional institutions by taking away the power of prestige.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 8, 2016

Rape allegation roils board of student conduct administration

The president-elect of the Association for Student Conduct Administration board accused a male board member of taking advantage of her at a December conference.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 8, 2016

Suffolk U president, board chair resign after week of protests

Students and faculty spent the week rallying in support of President Margaret McKenna and in opposition to Board Chairman Andrew Meyer, but both are now on their way out..

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 8, 2016

Ed Dept announces new requirements for accreditors

Accrediting agencies must provide more information about sanctions assigned to colleges and more clearly report punitive actions.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 8, 2016