Online, on-demand tutoring 'the wave of the future'

Kent State University president emeritus and Luvo board member Lester Lefton sees peer-to-peer learning as critical for student success.

By Tara García Mathewson • Oct. 22, 2015

U of Alaska at Anchorage shares tips on e-portfolio initiative

The university rolled out its program over the course of several years, with faculty and student participation in decision-making every step of the way.

By Tara García Mathewson • Oct. 22, 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.

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MIT won't divest from fossil fuels, but still plans to work for change

A five-year plan will involve working with fossil fuel companies to develop new renewable energy technologies and limiting the school's consumption.

By Tara García Mathewson • Oct. 22, 2015

George Wythe U to close in settlement with Utah officials

The 30-student, unaccredited school made a name for itself with its conservative curriculum, but ran into legal trouble over 'life experience' credit.

By Tara García Mathewson • Oct. 22, 2015

Report: Higher ed spending more on adjuncts, admins than core faculty

A new report from the Campaign for the Future of Higher Education has the American Association of University Professors calling foul.

By Tara García Mathewson • Oct. 22, 2015

Downsizing preferable to discounting for some institutions

St. Michael’s College in Vermont and Staten Island’s Wagner College are among those decreased class sizes rather than lowering tuition.

By Tara García Mathewson • Oct. 22, 2015

Now a brand asset, football programs could bring down institutions

Author John Gerdy writes that schools could be seen as putting profit ahead of endangering football players.

By Tara García Mathewson • Oct. 21, 2015

Chief digital officers increasingly prevalent in higher ed c-suite

The emerging role combines the responsibilities of chief academic and information officers, creating a deeper connection between tech and instruction.

By Tara García Mathewson • Oct. 21, 2015

Instructors continue tweaking flipped models for best fit

Instructors are finding new ways to engage students and address problems when they don’t come to class prepared.

By Tara García Mathewson • Oct. 21, 2015

Ed Dept limits ITT's access to student aid

The heightened restrictions follow recent fraud allegations by the Securities and Exchange Commission against top officials and the company itself.

By Tara García Mathewson • Oct. 21, 2015

Obama administration readying accreditation reform proposals

Executive action, regulatory reform, and proposed legislation are expected to be part of a package of proposals announced by the end of the month.

By Tara García Mathewson • Oct. 21, 2015

Marketing to returning students in a digital world

New LinkedIn research shows the importance of knowing your audience and reaching students early.

By Tara García Mathewson • Oct. 20, 2015

Cal State system offers e-portfolio platform to all students, alums

All 460,000 current students and 3 million alumni will now have access to Portfolium, which saw success in an early deployment.

By Tara García Mathewson • Oct. 20, 2015

Rauner cuts Illinois community college leaders' golden parachutes

Two new laws restrict the autonomy of community college leaders, establishing limits on presidential terms and severance pay.

By Tara García Mathewson • Oct. 20, 2015

Video now an expectation and an opportunity in higher ed

The VP of education at open source video platform Kaltura highlights three ways modern tech is actually democratizing video for students and institutions.

By Tara García Mathewson • Oct. 20, 2015

Duncan regrets delayed action on 'gainful employment' rule

The outgoing education secretary said he shouldn't have waited to crack down on ‘bad actors’ in the for-profit sector.

By Tara García Mathewson • Oct. 20, 2015

UNC presidential search troubles reflect politicized process

With Margaret Spellings leaked as a finalist, members of the board of governors, legislature, and faculty community are calling foul.

By Tara García Mathewson • Oct. 20, 2015

Legislators call U of Tennessee diversity expenditures into question

The university system spends $5.5 million each year on diversity initiatives, a tiny fraction of its overall budget but still a focus of legislative scrutiny.

By Tara García Mathewson • Oct. 19, 2015

Ohio State asks potential partners to craft privatized energy plan

The university has set a December deadline for a financial and operational plan for managing its energy use in its latest privatization deal.

By Tara García Mathewson • Oct. 19, 2015

Value of MOOCs more nuanced than completion rates

Kennesaw State measured the courses' branding benefits, increased access to materials, and return on investment from enrollment.

By Tara García Mathewson • Oct. 19, 2015

Margaret Spellings could be the next UNC system president

The system's board of governors met mostly in closed session on Friday to discuss the position with Spellings.

By Tara García Mathewson • Oct. 19, 2015

Have tight budgets made it easier for donors to control curriculum?

Wake Forest professor Douglas Beets analyzed corporate giving by BB&T and its stipulations about including Ayn Rand’s teachings in courses.

By Tara García Mathewson • Oct. 19, 2015

Special ed, CIOs, and Byrd-Bennett’s guilty plea: The week’s most-read education news

Fall behind? Catch up on the fallout from the Perkins program's demise and more right here.

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 16, 2015

USA Funds grants $3.5M for new measures of college value

The grants will support the development of new tools to measure return on investment, including earnings data and job satisfaction.

By Tara García Mathewson • Oct. 16, 2015

U of Toledo instructors identify keys to online learning success

A pair of instructors are highlighting the importance of a synchronous component to online courses, monitoring student interaction, and collecting data.

By Tara García Mathewson • Oct. 16, 2015