Gates Foundation sounds call for stronger higher ed data infrastructure

The new policy focus was announced Tuesday with the release of the foundation's latest report, 'Answering the Call.'

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 2, 2016

Majority of flagships enroll fewer in-state students than 10 years ago

The University of Alabama saw the greatest enrollment swing, going from 72% of freshmen coming from within the state in 2004 to just 36% in 2014.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 2, 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

ESPN: Baylor reportedly mishandling campus rape claims against athletes

While Baylor is not under investigation by the Office of Civil Rights, ESPN chronicles several instances in which women alleged rape by Baylor athletes, receiving little to no support in return.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 2, 2016

Stanford to expand College Perspectives Program for student success

The College Perspectives Program is designed to teach students the growth mindset and encourage persistence, motivation, and achievement at community colleges.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 2, 2016

AASCU launches effort to redesign the first year of college

The American Association of State Colleges and Universities' campaign is aimed at improving outcomes for low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented minority students.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 2, 2016

Cluster hiring initiative at UC-Riverside gets rough start

A survey of professors’ thoughts on implementation reveals frustration over a disorganized planning process, poor direction from campus leaders, and negative effects on traditional hiring.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 2, 2016

University chiefs share 3 takeaways on evolving role of accreditation [CHEA 2016]

Leaders from Heritage University and University of California-Merced offer thoughts on agencies' roles and how they should oversee non-traditional providers.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 1, 2016

Virtual desktops offer online option for high-demand software

Institutions that have struggled to provide a lab experience to online students may find virtual desktops solve their problems, making it easier for students, faculty, and IT staff.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 1, 2016

Considering the future of learning materials in course content strategies

Tony Ellis, vice president of industry advancement for the National Association of College Stores, offers his advice about the future of course materials and how campus bookstores can adapt.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 1, 2016

Academia.edu comes under fire for considering recommendation charges

The paper-sharing platform's proposal to charge authors for submissions for potential recommendation by website editors is drawing questions over intellectual honesty.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 1, 2016

Well-meaning '15 to Finish' campaigns may overload working students

The campaigns encourage students to take at least 15 credits per semester to graduate on time, but for working students, the push may not be a good thing — especially if required.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 1, 2016

Coursera shifts business model, plans to charge students for graded assignments

The for-profit MOOC provider will begin charging for some of its offerings, including most courses in Specialization sequences, at a cost of $29 to $99.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 1, 2016

Duncan, Pearson, and collaborative models: The week's most-read education news

Fall behind? Get the latest on former education secretary Arne Duncan, Pearson's restructuring, device success in North Carolina, and more here.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 29, 2016

Updated data shows minimal progress toward gender parity in higher ed

The American Council on Education's 'Pipelines, Pathways, and Institutional Leadership' report examines the status of women in higher education. 

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 29, 2016

MIT joins Israeli university to analyze student posts for academic insights

MIT professor David Karger’s web-based collaborative annotation tool creates a wealth of data that a team at Ben-Gurion University of the Nagev have used to predict student needs.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 29, 2016

MIT professor and dean launching new residential university

Christine Ortiz, dean for graduate education, will begin a one-year leave from MIT after this academic year with plans to found a nonprofit research university under an entirely new model.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 29, 2016

Stanford CS+X degree blends computer science with humanities

Stanford is not the first to explore such a joint program as colleges work to offer students with diverse interests a way to see the connections among them.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 29, 2016

Why educating well-off white students is no longer enough

Sue Henderson, president of New Jersey City University, and James Muyskens, a CUNY professor, point to the nation’s changing demographics and economic needs in a call for equity.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 29, 2016

Federal judge limits restrictions on for-profits in Massachusetts case

Strict regulations of for-profit colleges in the state were largely upheld by a federal judge this week, but two were struck down on first amendment grounds.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 29, 2016

How school choice could reduce student debt in higher ed

The school choice movement has led to a growing number of charter schools at the K-12 level and policies favoring private school vouchers, but what about higher ed?

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 28, 2016

Key strategies for developing a culture of innovation on campus

The president of Elon University, which has been named one of the nation’s top schools for innovation, shares his strategies for getting buy-in across the institution.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 28, 2016

Alternate Reality Learning Experience can be used for PD

While ARLEs are still not common in professional development, they offer faculty the chance to learn through play and experience some of the same positive outcomes as students.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 28, 2016

Average endowment returns at US colleges limited to 2.4% in 2015

An annual survey by Commonfund and NACUBO found smaller investment returns in 2015 than the prior two years, but growth persists.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 28, 2016

DeVry latest target of FTC in lawsuit over deceptive practices

The Federal Trade Commission announced a lawsuit against the for-profit university Wednesday, alleging it deceived students about their job prospects following graduation.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 28, 2016

New research raises issue with SAT predictability

A study released this week indicates the SAT has predictive validity across students, but doesn't have the same predictive validity across institutions. 

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 27, 2016