Creating a dynamic university website in 2016

Specialists recommend embracing social media, streamlining content, incorporating mission-based goals, and doing outreach before launch.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 9, 2015

U of Missouri football players united in potential boycott over racial incidents

The boycott comes as a Missouri grad student continues a hunger strike in protest of racial hostilities and President Tim Wolfe.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 9, 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

Cal State Fullerton math prof's reprimand upheld by campus president

Alain Bourget has been fighting a reprimand for assigning a cheaper algebra textbook than the one decided by his department.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 9, 2015

U of Texas to require diversity in administrative hiring process

The school's chancellor has instituted 'the Rooney rule,' requiring a person of color and woman to make it to final round interviews.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 9, 2015

Obama administration imposes new requirements on accreditors

The changes will consolidate public data to simplify finding out how accreditors’ institutions do on outcomes and streamline accreditation for some.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 9, 2015

At the U of Montana, OCR complaint viewed as a ‘positive’

While schools that don't ensure accessibility in their online systems are at risk of OCR complaints, the commitment to developing such access is a major one.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 6, 2015

Educause 2015: What you need to know from higher ed IT's premier gathering

Miss the show? We've gathered all of our coverage in one place for your convenience.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 6, 2015

Shuttle buses increase diversity on urban campuses

The College of Staten Island has upped enrollment 15% since it started operating a shuttle, with significant boosts in black and Latino students.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 6, 2015

More pressure for colleges as accused students win lawsuits

Students facing disciplinary action for sexual assault allegations are fighting back in courts and, in recent months, have begun winning due process cases.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 6, 2015

Which departments are best served by 3D printing?

Several parts of campus are particularly ripe for 3D learning, and administrators must think about safety, investment costs, and student needs.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 6, 2015

Coalition tries to demystify new college application platform

At the College Board’s annual forum, panelists representing the Coalition for Access, Affordability, and Success attempted to clarify their plans.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 6, 2015

Indiana U Southeast chancellor calls for more funding

Days from the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Higher Education Act, Ray Wallace argues greater investment is once again needed to expand access.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 6, 2015

9 ed tech developments to note from Educause 2015

With over 40 more exhibitors than last year, there was plenty to see on the show floor in Indianapolis.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 5, 2015

Unizin to help speed adoption of Caliper Analytics Standard

The 11-university consortium will promote IMS Global’s new analytics standard among its members.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 5, 2015

Caltech professor uses app to make lectures more interactive

The alumni-built app lets students create a shared bulletin board to discuss lecture topics in real-time.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 5, 2015

American Academy of Arts and Sciences commission to study higher ed's future

The Commission on the Future of Undergraduate Education will be financed by $2.2 million from the Carnegie Corporation.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 5, 2015

Higher ed trustees now expected to do more than give money

While sitting on the board of trustees used to come with little responsibility besides writing a check, institutions are now looking for technical skills.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 5, 2015

Report endorses something between consortia and merger

Consortia don’t always provide needed flexibility and mergers are often too risky to pull off, creating sweet spot for a TIAA-CREF solution.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 5, 2015

Where do colleges see the highest out-of-state enrollment?

Institute of Education Sciences data shows Alaska, Texas, and California with the largest proportion of in-state students.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 4, 2015

Consolidating IT can save money, improve quality on campus

IT consolidation projects are a lot of work, but an increasing number of institutions are finding value in the cost and efficiency savings.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 4, 2015

McGraw-Hill study habits survey finds students want learning analytics

Some 87% of respondents said learning analytics would improve academic performance, and nearly 66% say its impact is 'very' or 'extremely' positive.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 4, 2015

IT salary survey: Job satisfaction helps combat relatively low pay

The average salary at nonprofit public and private institutions was $75,621, with top IT leaders making more than $120,000.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 4, 2015

UVA fought to soften federal sexual assault investigation

Emails between state and university officials and the U.S. Department of Education show a concerted effort to control the contents of the OCR report.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 4, 2015

UW-Madison faculty approve tenure policy beyond state law

The state's legislature stripped tenure protection from the law in its recent budget, and faculty throughout the system are working to limit the damage.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 4, 2015

Fundraising in higher ed doesn't have to be seen as zero sum

Schools like Harvard seem to get more than their fair share, but one fundraiser sees plenty to go around.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 3, 2015