For higher ed, big data brings big potential — and pitfalls

There are concerns that collecting and analyzing big data is cost-prohibitive, time-consuming, and risky when it comes to false positives.

By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 14, 2015

Federal changes mean FAFSA will accept two-year-old tax data

The move is the Obama administration's response to years of pressure to allow students to start their federal aid applications earlier in the college search process.

By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 14, 2015

Explore the Trendline➔

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

New research offers insight into student behavior in MOOCs

Based on 13 interviews with MOOC participants, a paper in the British Journal of Educational Technology discusses student connections, note-taking, and course design.

By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 14, 2015

Uber's raid of Carnegie Mellon robotics department has its limits

Silicon Valley interest likely will never eliminate the role of university research, as industry has historically shied away from pure research with no immediate application.

By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 14, 2015

Obama administration unveils College Scorecard to praise and criticism

The long-awaited data dump has some cheering for the college research tool and others railing against its lack of context for students and families.

By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 14, 2015

Data analytics and US News rankings: The week's most-read education news

Fall behind? Catch up on digital alternatives to paper textbooks, President Obama's 'College Promise' campaign, and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • Sept. 11, 2015

Colby College president oversees application spike amid focus on diversity

David Greene is spearheading a cultural shift at the Maine liberal arts college that calls for more diversity among students, faculty, and staff.

By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 11, 2015

NEA panel says investing in MOOCs a mistake for institutions

Tech investors say the best bets are ripe for mass marketing, are independently tested, have a solid branding and distribution plan, and don’t go too far outside of the box.

By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 11, 2015

SUNY set to approve sweeping diversity efforts

Trustees are expected to approve a new policy that would require a chief diversity officer on every campus and the collection of additional student information.

By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 11, 2015

U of Cincinnati gambles with building boom

The university has gone into major debt trying to turn its campus into a destination for full-paying students, with enrollment growing 30% in the last decade.

By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 11, 2015

Beefing up cybersecurity critical for higher ed

Colleges and universities are particularly vulnerable to breaches because they have a range of personal data in one place with relatively weak security.

By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 11, 2015

CBExchange meeting to focus on quality competency-based programs

The three-day conference will bring some of the 600 colleges designing CBE programs together to provide tips and guidance.

By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 11, 2015

Washington community colleges try new remedial math approach

The schools are offering more statistics-focused classes and getting students away from intermediate algebra and calculus preparation that many won’t need in their careers.

By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 10, 2015

Sustainability staffing survey shows growth in campus positions

There are more new employees in the respondent pool, greater diversity among them, and a larger portion holding their roles for six years or more.

By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 10, 2015

Austin Community College repurposed local mall into destination campus

The Highland Campus features the ACCelerator, a high-tech learning lab, as well as student gathering spaces, classrooms, and other campus mainstays.

By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 10, 2015

Obama announces 'College Promise' campaign, advisory board

The campaign is designed to tout the administration’s free community college proposal, as well as the range of others recently proposed or enacted.

By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 10, 2015

New U of Iowa president turns down tenure offer

The longtime businessman has not spent any part of his professional career in academia, making even the offer of tenure seem strange — though it's not unprecedented.

By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 10, 2015

Princeton, UC-Berkeley top 2016 US News & World Report rankings

Williams College ranks as the top national liberal arts college and the United States Naval Academy is its top public counterpart.

By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 9, 2015

Supply of college graduates not meeting demands

CareerBuilder data shows an increase in degree completions from 2012 to 2014 was less than 1% per year following an unsustained uptick from 2010 to 2011.

By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 9, 2015

Making a case for building classes around mobile technology

Ronald Yaros created an app for his classes to help eliminate distractions that competed with classwork. 

By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 9, 2015

Kentucky for-profit Daymar to settle with former students

The proposed settlement calls for Daymar to pay almost $1.8 million, which will be split among Kentucky and out-of-state students.

By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 9, 2015

Survey: Higher ed presidents largely in support of debt-free college

The Gallup/Inside Higher Ed poll asked 523 college and university presidents, finding most private institutions opposed and most public in favor.

By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 9, 2015

Beyond student progress: How Ivy Tech is approaching data analytics

The Indiana school is exploring a range of uses, like tracking faculty outcomes and financial aid fraud.

By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 8, 2015

Duncan, Perez argue for K-14 expansion

An additional two years would better facilitate career education for the 21st Century economy, according to the education and labor secretaries.

By Roger Riddell • Sept. 8, 2015

What should institutions consider when working with big data?

Building momentum from small victories and thinking through the end-game helps foster a culture that respects data and keeps it front and center in decision-making.

By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 8, 2015