Higher Ed: Page 273
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How can LMS data be used to impact student success?
Among the many strategies, schools can use analytics to identify faculty innovation and promote student ownership of learning.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 3, 2015 -
Student protests could impact Supreme Court affirmative action ruling
Justices are scheduled to hear a UT-Austin case Dec. 9, and legal experts expect the flood of protests to impact how they consider arguments about race in admissions.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 3, 2015 -
Western Washington U president steps up efforts to combat racial harassment
Bruce Shepard canceled classes after the student body president was threatened on Yik Yak, increased campus security, and created an anonymous tip line.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 3, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Can a coding bootcamp replace a four-year degree?
Providers like Bloc are aiming to provide additional skills typically found in traditional four-year computer science degrees.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 2, 2015 -
Students of color often left behind as grad rates rise
Research by The Education Trust found a bump in graduation rates at four-year colleges, but achievement gaps remain large.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 2, 2015 -
Blackboard acquires another predictive analytics company
The ed tech giant acquired Blue Canary, which helps institutions access data-driven insights to address student outcomes, just a few months after buying X-Ray Analytics.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 2, 2015 -
What should institutions consider for competency-based success?
Colleges should start by thinking about what programs best fit the model before thinking about anything else.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 2, 2015 -
Georgia State absorption of community college could be ideal outcome
The plan for Georgia Perimeter would to keep tuition low and create an easier transfer process for students who want to go to Georgia State.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 2, 2015 -
Lawmakers scrutinize public university governing boards over transparency
Boards in several states are increasingly under fire as more people get involved in debates about college affordability and presidential pay.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 2, 2015 -
ETS assessment suite offers gauge of student learning outcomes
A pilot of the HEIghten Outcomes Assessment Suite earlier this year gave institutions more information about student skills and the ability to benchmark performance.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 1, 2015 -
Susquehanna U president offers advice to newbies in the position
Jay Lemons urges new presidents to separate the job from themselves, find a confidant, take the high road, and stay optimistic.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 1, 2015 -
Report criticizes California public universities' increasing selectivity
A report from the Campaign for College Opportunity says the state's failure to adequately invest in its public education system is limiting access for qualified students.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 1, 2015 -
Number of higher ed jobs down, especially at community colleges
An analysis by HigherEdJobs shows an overall drop of 21,200 jobs during the third quarter of 2015, with a third coming from two-year schools.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 1, 2015 -
How attainable are students' diversity demands?
Multiple factors stand in the way of increasing the University of Missouri at Columbia's portion of black faculty members from 3% to 10% by 2017-18.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 1, 2015 -
Deep Dive
3 cautionary tales in booking performers for campus events
Colleges and universities are duped by shady promoters more often than you might think.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 30, 2015 -
New Coursera course offers guide for freshmen, parents
Developed at the University of Washington, 'U101: Understanding College and College Life' builds on a course now required during orientation.
By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 30, 2015 -
Northern Virginia Community College shares no-textbook-cost degrees
The college’s Extended Learning Institute and partner, Lumen Learning, plan to publish 24 courses with no textbook costs, thanks to OER.
By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 30, 2015 -
Online tools can boost performance times for administrative tasks
Traditional marketing tools from client management systems can help track prior student contacts, and meeting scheduling tools can decrease hassle.
By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 30, 2015 -
Ed Dept relents on ban for recruiter bonuses tied to grad rates
A ban on bonuses for recruiting minority applicants will, however, remain in place.
By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 30, 2015 -
60% discount rates spell trouble for some in higher ed
A discount rate over 60% contributed to Sweet Briar’s downfall, but Birmingham Southern got an upgrade from Moody’s even with its rate above that threshold.
By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 30, 2015 -
Deep Dive5 keys to social media success for higher ed administrators
Twitter especially has proven to be a minefield for leaders in a number of industries.
By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 25, 2015 -
US continues to lag OECD peers in producing college grads
The United States ranks fifth among 46 nations in the portion of adults with post-high school education, revealing a backslide as peers make strong gains.
By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 24, 2015 -
New book examines long-term costs of student debt
The book, by two University of Kansas professors, shows how the financial aid system and some reform proposals contribute to inequality.
By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 24, 2015 -
Media ban following Smith College student sit-in prompts policy review
Students turned reporters away from a Mizzou solidarity sit-in unless they agreed to support the movement in their coverage.
By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 24, 2015 -
EdX pivots while retaining focus on traditional higher ed
Unlike its peers at the top of the MOOC food chain, edX is keeping its focus on traditional institutions, developing pathways to credit for nontraditional students.
By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 24, 2015
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