Higher Ed: Page 288
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Arizona 'Save Our Students' group aims for guaranteed funding through ballot initiative
The group’s proposal would force the state to maintain higher ed spending at 2015 levels and cap tuition or prompt a 2% corporate tax increase.
By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 24, 2015 -
Michigan ed prof argues for FAFSA elimination
In a New York Times column, Susan Dynarski said even Sen. Lamar Alexander’s two-question proposal is made unnecessary by existing IRS tax data.
By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 24, 2015 -
New qualitative research explores students' MOOC concerns
The study reveals that quality and instructor availability are top of mind for traditional students who may be key to widespread adoption of the course format.
By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 24, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Analytics programs show 'remarkable' results — and it's only the beginning
Purdue's Course Signals program uses data to track student engagement and performance, providing early warnings if they get off-course.
By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 21, 2015 -
California may provide look at future of higher ed systems elsewhere
An ambitious higher ed plan has been eroded by a lack of long-term commitment to funding a system that was supposed to have room for everybody.
By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 21, 2015 -
Presidential power over admissions officially part of UT policy
UT System presidents can now safely overrule admissions decisions in cases of ‘qualified students’ whose enrollment is of high institutional importance.
By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 21, 2015 -
UC system offers digital portfolio service access to all students, alumni
A deal with Portfolium follows a one-year pilot at UC-San Diego and opens the service to job-seekers looking to better market their experience.
By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 21, 2015 -
American Council on Education report urges better calculation of college costs
The report also calls for more research into the implications for college students of costs beyond tuition, like room and board, books, and transportation.
By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 21, 2015 -
Banks wield significant power over struggling for-profits
As lenders, banks get a say in management decisions and keep their interests at the forefront in decisions to sell or declare bankruptcy.
By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 21, 2015 -
Deep Dive
U of Miami's Pedroso talks IT consolidation, cross-campus challenges
The IT director says consolidating staff across three campuses was tricky, still in progress.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 20, 2015 -
Lumina Foundation attempts to define meaning of affordability
The foundation's new 'Rule of 10' framework sets a benchmark for how much families should be reasonably expected to pay for college.
By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 20, 2015 -
DOJ guidance outlines ADA rules regulating service animals on campus
Institutions can't require students to register service dogs or ask questions that get to the nature of a student’s disability, but they do have options.
By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 20, 2015 -
6 basic technologies can help colleges improve retention
Making web-based services mobile friendly, reducing online learner isolation, and offering early warning systems, student portals, and e-portfolios all help.
By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 20, 2015 -
Ball State app gamifies student success
Ball State Achievements is a mobile app for Pell Grant recipients that offers motivation by rewarding behaviors that are likely to boost their retention.
By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 20, 2015 -
Ed Dept to create student debt relief committee
Public comment concerning the rulemaking will be accepted through September and the committee will convene in January.
By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 20, 2015 -
Wright State U provost, two senior leaders fired amid criminal probe
The administrators have been investigated for misconduct relating to revelations that the university sponsored more H-1B visa holders than it employed.
By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 19, 2015 -
Survey: 59% of schools use social media to boost fundraising
More than 900 institutions responded to the sixth annual survey, gauging social media activity relating to engagement and fundraising initiatives.
By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 19, 2015 -
Drake U's key to universal support in era of device diversity
The institution has found success with virtualized applications that students can access without having to download an entire virtual desktop.
By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 19, 2015 -
Ed Dept seeks feedback on student medical records guidance
The draft guidance outlines when administrators can and cannot share student medical records during litigation.
By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 19, 2015 -
Universities, scholars anticipate new era of collaboration in Iran
A negotiated nuclear deal with Iran still needs the approval of the US Congress and Iranian parliament, but optimism is flowing in academia.
By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 19, 2015 -
Georgetown study: Strong labor market success for college grads
The study from the Center on Education and the Workforce shows that 44% of jobs added in the economic recovery have been highly paid ‘good jobs.’
By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 18, 2015 -
Instructure reportedly planning IPO
The education software company that formed in 2008 to compete with Blackboard could be valued at up to $800 million.
By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 18, 2015 -
Ashland U president speaks of bright future following layoffs
The university restructured a number of academic programs, laying off 23 faculty members — more than half of whom were tenured.
By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 18, 2015 -
Assessing competency-based education in terms of outcomes
Higher ed has long been consumed with access rather than outcomes, but developing metrics for monitoring innovative programs could change that.
By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 18, 2015 -
NLRB stops Northwestern football players’ attempts to unionize
The National Labor Relations Board decided it has no jurisdiction to rule on whether players may form a union, leaving them with no one to appeal to.
By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 18, 2015
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