Pittinsky: Digital transcripts' 'quiet revolution' just the beginning

Moves to take transcripts digital have led to additional possibilities like reverse transfer and holistic postsecondary achievement reports.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 14, 2015

U of Illinois trustees reject chancellor's resignation, $400K bonus

Chancellor Phyllis Wise negotiated the bonus as part of her resignation agreement, but trustees are instead pursuing a dismissal.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 14, 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

Arizona community college sees major gains with in-house system

South Mountain Community College in Maricopa County created its own system to track tutoring support and student outcomes.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 14, 2015

ASU Global Freshman Academy to feature personalized learning tech

Arizona State has partnered with Cerego for a personalized learning platform that will help students study and see their own progress.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 14, 2015

UW-Madison computer scientists see a future in 'machine teaching'

The goal would be to let computers develop personalized lessons for students based on their strengths and weaknesses using data.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 14, 2015

Clinton ed proposal ruffles online learning pros' feathers

Hillary Clinton’s higher education plan called for integrity among online learning programs, as though the industry lacks it overall.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 14, 2015

Are campuses preoccupied with becoming too intellectually safe?

Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt argue in The Atlantic that American colleges are coddling students, failing to foster in them the skills they’ll need for the world.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 13, 2015

Cluster hiring lags on campuses despite potential

The practice has been used to break down department silos and increase diversity on campuses for more than 15 years, but is not yet the standard.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 13, 2015

How much responsibility do colleges have for after-hours learning?

Today’s students are used to accessing content whenever they want it, including for education.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 13, 2015

Higher ed faces IT cliff with looming retirements, changing demands

Nearly half of all CIOs could retire in the next decade, and campuses must plan accordingly to fill that pipeline.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 13, 2015

One year in, Unizin members satisfied despite progress critiques

Four state research universities formed the digital learning consortium last summer as a ‘one-stop-shop for digital education.'

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 13, 2015

Debt-free college plans could have far-reaching consequences

Private colleges would see greater competition under the proposals, leading to less campus diversity and the closure of small liberal arts schools.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 12, 2015

U of Cincinnati criminologist takes over as VP for safety and reform

The university also hired a new public safety director and director of police-community relations following the killing of Samuel DuBose by a campus officer.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 12, 2015

All US higher ed leaders eligible for UW leadership program

The University of Wisconsin has opened its certification and coaching program to institutions nationwide.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 12, 2015

MOOC development more expensive than many think

Aside from cost, recent takeaways also include a lack of intended access and a need for more thought regarding student engagement patterns.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 12, 2015

Few higher education institutions have a unique brand

Generic mission and vision statements coupled with unrelated outcome reporting leaves many colleges and universities coming up short.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 12, 2015

UT Chattanooga infrastructure upgrades offer insight for other institutions

Like many others, the university is racing to upgrade its system to handle increased demand and avoid a breakdown.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 12, 2015

Clinton, Rubio could help online degree programs challenge traditional routes

Plans promoted by the presidential contenders would pull nontraditional programs toward the mainstream, reducing costs for students.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 11, 2015

Ohio University's student housing system moves to the cloud

The new interface is more attractive and user-friendly while giving the university’s housing department greater control.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 11, 2015

Outgoing U of Illinois chancellor faces email scandal upon resignation

Phyllis Wise’s resignation isn’t distancing her from controversy, as released emails show her deliberately trying to keep university business private.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 11, 2015

Wisconsin eyeing higher ed mergers to save money

While discussions are only informal at this point, legislators are beginning to consider the benefits of realigning public higher ed in the state.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 11, 2015

'Reverse Transfer' gives students degrees they've already earned

Data collected by the National Student Clearinghouse helps community college transfers complete associate degrees at four-year schools.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 11, 2015

The 11-step Mobile Integration Checklist

Is your institution doing enough to ensure that students and faculty reap the full rewards of tools and services designed for use on mobile devices?

Aug. 11, 2015

Increasing demand for international students calls for career services improvements

With budgets and enrollment goals progressively dependent on foreign students, colleges and universities seek ways to increase their appeal.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 10, 2015

Clinton unveils $350B plan for free public higher ed

The far-reaching plan incorporates a range of existing proposals, focusing largely on the issue of student debt and investment in higher ed.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 10, 2015