Congressional spending bill includes research, Pell funding boosts

The budget Congress agreed on in December includes extra money for research in health, energy, and agriculture along with an increase in the maximum Pell grant.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 11, 2016

BYU researchers share best practices for guiding enrollment predictions, including online

Brigham Young’s Salt Lake Center is nearly 50 miles from the main campus, forcing administrators to be strategic with data to increase enrollments.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 11, 2016

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This Trendline examines how colleges can address rising mental health concerns and support at-risk groups, such as transgender students and college athletes. 

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6 steps to improving outcomes for men of color at community colleges

The director of San Diego State's doctoral program in community college leadership has advice on how to change low outcomes among black and Latino men.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 8, 2016

King upholds California accreditor’s noncompliant status

The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges has 12 months to get into compliance on every federal standard or lose recognition.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 8, 2016

Oklahoma senator questions Ed Dept's legal authority on sexual assault guidance

Sen. James Lankford, chairman of the regulatory affairs subcommittee, sent a letter arguing the department went around regulatory processes, increasing the burden on colleges.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 8, 2016

Morgan resigns Tennessee Regents position in opposition to autonomy plan

The chancellor of the Board of Regents will step down at the end of this month, one year ahead of schedule, so as not to implement the governor’s restructuring plan.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 8, 2016

State Report Cards project finds low state investment, rising gap in attainment

Only two states spend as much on higher ed as they did before the recession, and the percentage of whites with college degrees has moved up faster than that of blacks and Latinos.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 8, 2016

DOE to keep students' FAFSA college lists from state agencies, too

The US Department of Education first changed its policy to keep applicants' preferences from individual schools this year, and state agencies are expected to lose access next year.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 8, 2016

U of Washington class lets students study with nearby inmates

The director of the school's Law, Societies & Justice program just finished his third mixed-enrollment class, giving fourth-year students a chance to diversify their college experience.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 7, 2016

Study explores the power of MOOCs in blended learning

A review of five case studies that examined the use of MOOCs in blended course design identifies a host of challenges and opportunities in the burgeoning format.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 7, 2016

Council of Independent Colleges panel lists tenure as 'negotiable'

The CIC’s annual gathering featured a draft list of 'essential' and 'negotiable' elements for the future of higher education institutions, and tenure was in the latter group.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 7, 2016

Is unbundling higher ed's next big disruption?

Ryan Craig, author of 'College Disrupted: The Great Unbundling of Higher Education,' expects traditional degree programs won’t survive in the long-term at all but the most elite institutions.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 7, 2016

Higher ed CIOs share campus tech predictions for 2016

Five campus tech leaders share their thoughts on hurdles, promising developments, and trends.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 6, 2016

Will FAFSA filing changes boost retention?

Utah is hoping the opportunity to file sooner using prior year income and wealth data will provide more clarity as students make college plans.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 6, 2016

U of Michigan raises freshman diversity without affirmative action

As the Supreme Court considers a Texas case that could upend admissions policies across the country, one university has forged ahead with its own strategy.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 6, 2016

Researchers find first-time online students suffer from misplaced expectations

A study of video diaries submitted by 20 students participating in their first semester of online classes reveals soft factors influencing motivation.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 6, 2016

Former Miami U president offers writing tips for admins

Jim Garland started out in physics before rising to the top at Miami University of Ohio, where he honed his administrative writing skills and developed a number of best practices.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 6, 2016

Rash of scandals at U of Louisville may fall back on president

A number of controversies, some directly involving James Ramsey and some not, are making people question his leadership — though he maintains the support of his board.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 6, 2016

Should colleges and universities take notes on wearable tech?

Could higher ed learn from devices like Fitbit that track movement and aggregate data about steps, calories burned, and sleep to affect users' behavior?

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 5, 2016

Blackboard introduces new CEO: William Ballhaus

Outgoing CEO Jay Bhatt has led the company since 2012 and plans to stay on in an advisory role to help with the leadership transition.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 5, 2016

Salisbury U president calls for diversity as growth opportunity

Janet Dudley-Eshbach has overseen a marked rise in student diversity at Salisbury over the last 15 years, though she has found it harder to increase faculty diversity.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 5, 2016

Mt. Holyoke's Pasquerella to lead AAC&U

Mt. Holyoke president Lynn Pasquerella will replace Carol Geary Schneider as the head of the association in July.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 5, 2016

Econ PhDs in higher demand despite humanities decline

The social science is faring well despite a lack of faculty jobs in related fields.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 5, 2016

Kochs increased higher ed spending in 2014, tax records show

Two foundations led by the brothers gave more than $23 million to US colleges and universities in 2014, up from $12.7 million given in 2012.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 4, 2016

Appeals court sides with U of Hawaii in teacher certification dispute

The university kept Mark Oyama from the student teaching portion of its certification program because of statements he made about children, prompting a lawsuit.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 4, 2016