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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 -
Trendline
Student Success
Explore how universities are working to boost student outcomes by integrating remedial education, providing mental health tools and making education more accessible.
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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The draft guidance outlines when administrators can and cannot share student medical records during litigation.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 -
FDA
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 -
Times Higher Education rankings show progress among Chinese institutions
While U.S. and European universities still dominate the top 500 list, Chinese schools are climbing and Japanese institutions are slipping behind.
By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 17, 2015 -
U of Illinois trustees backtrack on Wise firing
The embattled now-former chancellor will not face dismissal proceedings or get the $400,000 in her first resignation deal.
By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 17, 2015 -
Addressing content storage key for full benefits of campus tech upgrades
Institutions with cutting edge technology and interactive learning capability can’t make a difference if students and faculty are stymied trying to access the tools.
By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 17, 2015 -
Survey aims to give colleges a path toward improving campus safety
The 32 National Campus Safety Initiative is a free self-assessment tool giving colleges a chance to review policies and compare themselves to peers.
By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 17, 2015 -
AAC&U advocates for 'liberal learning' even as higher ed transforms
While the association has been a supporter of innovation in higher education, it argues for the continued need of holistic training programs for work and life.
By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 17, 2015 -
Deep Dive
4 tactics that take cheating prevention to the next level
Worldwide, attempts to curb academic dishonesty run the gamut from Big Brother-like monitoring to over-the-top headgear
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 14, 2015 -
Disruption and Hillary’s higher ed plan: The week’s most-read education news
Fall behind? Catch up on the potential consequences of debt-free college and more right here!
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 14, 2015 -
Deep Dive
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 -
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
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