Research finds gender gap discrepancies in STEM participation by discipline

A study of 976,000 college and graduate STEM students in the US and Canada tracks responses to more than 2.3 million questions over nearly four terms.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 7, 2015

Maryland desegregation suit has future of state HBCUs in question

A federal judge has already ruled that the state perpetuated segregation by duplicating programs at predominantly white institutions.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 7, 2015

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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

How campus leaders can reduce the likelihood of protests

Campus culture can't be changed day-to-day in response to student demands, so pre-empting protests requires long-term, committed work by campus leaders.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 7, 2015

Study: MOOCs miss mark on democratizing ed but can be improved

A study by a Harvard graduate student used data about 164,198 MOOC participants, finding the affluent are more likely to enroll and complete.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 7, 2015

Bootcamps, ESSA, and personalization: The week’s most-read education news

Fall behind? Catch up on the House vote to approve the Every Student Succeeds Act and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 4, 2015

New Louisiana governor may undo higher ed funding cuts

John Bel Edwards says the cuts made under the Jindal administration were major factors in his decision to run and that he hopes to reverse the damage.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 4, 2015

'Equity Matters' report analyzes disability access in online ed

The report, from the Center on Online Learning and Students with Disabilities, offers a 50-state look at policy, examining the access and offering recommendations.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 4, 2015

Two New England schools beef up career services with uConnect

Assumption College and Southern New Hampshire U recently contracted with the startup, which develops school-specific, mobile-enabled career sites for students and alums.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 4, 2015

Are admissions officers in touch with prospective students' preferences?

A new report from Chegg Enrollment Services and mStoner shows a disconnect between what prospective students want and what colleges think they do.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 4, 2015

AAC&U leader calls for consensus on defining 'quality learning'

In an open statement, Carol Geary Schneider called on members and their accrediting bodies to get ahead of politicians so monetary ROI isn’t the only outcomes focus.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 4, 2015

Wyoming home to nation's cheapest bachelor's degrees

A report from the Urban Institute examining public college pricing, per-student funding, and enrollment finds Wyoming has the lowest in-state tuition for four-year degrees.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 3, 2015

Oregon Promise requirements leave students questioning eligibility

The program is designed to open access by giving students a tuition-free start at a community college, but the GPA cutoff is 2.5 and the application process is extensive.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 3, 2015

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

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