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Deep Dive
Payscale's higher ed ROI rankings balance discussion of college cost
Along with return on investment, the company provides tailored reports through its Alumni Analytics service.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 8, 2015 -
US Ed Dept moves to further address student loan debt
In addition to a potential expansion of federal repayment options, a New Jersey state rep is also alling for a lottery for student debt holders.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 8, 2015 -
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TrendlineEnrollment 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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More than a third of 2008 first-year students transferred by 2014
The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center’s latest report cautions high transfer rates are a particular concern with performance-based funding.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 8, 2015 -
CampusLogic rakes in $4.1M
The software-as-a-service platform simplifies the financial aid process for students and institutions, bringing the paperwork online.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 8, 2015 -
More institutions opting for merger over closure
In a tough financial environment where enrollment is shrinking, some colleges choose to merge as a way to survive.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 8, 2015 -
Free community college plan going before Congress
America’s College Promise Act will offer a federal match of $3 for every $1 states invest to waive two years of tuition and fees.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 8, 2015 -
Campus SaVE Act requires greater action by colleges
The act addresses violence against women in the form of stalking, assault, and rape, requiring a host of new campus policies.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 7, 2015 -
MoodleCloud launches as free service
Educators can now design and host content on the Moodle platform at no cost for their classes of fewer than 50 students.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 7, 2015 -
MOOC survey focuses on underserved learners
A study from Duke finds that the online courses often supplement traditional higher ed and provide opportunities for lifelong learning.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 7, 2015 -
UC San Diego files conspiracy suit against researcher, USC
USC poached a prominent Alzheimer’s researcher, and UC San Diego claims he and his team conspired to steal funding and data.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 7, 2015 -
Higher ed networks among the most vulnerable
The design of college and university campuses makes cyberattacks easier for hackers trying to break in.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 7, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Vet2RN program offers bridge for military medics
Herzing University allows trained medics to transfer 20 credits toward an Associate Degree in Nursing.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 6, 2015 -
State schools shift residency requirements for veterans
Changes at the state level are taking effect to comply with a new federal law requiring public schools to offer veterans and their dependents in-state tuition.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 6, 2015 -
Blackboard acquires X-Ray Analytics
The company plans to integrate the predictive analytics tool into its Moodle products and others.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 6, 2015 -
McCaskill speaks out against Clery
The Missouri Democrat said she would support removing the campus safety act entirely, but later clarified that she was referring to certain reporting requirements.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 6, 2015 -
Minimum wage hikes costly but supported in higher ed
Efforts by to raise minimum wages in compliance with local laws or despite them have cost schools millions.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 6, 2015 -
For-profit group to appeal gainful employment decision
The Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities plans to appeal a June 23 ruling that upheld the federal regulation.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 6, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Privacy laws could see overhaul on campuses
Privacy advocates are pushing the Department of Education to issue new guidance over medical records.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 2, 2015 -
Columbia College Chicago offers new virtual tours
The live-streamed, virtual tours are interactive ways for students to see the campus remotely, in HD, using technology from Georama.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 2, 2015 -
Supreme Court decision to re-hear Fisher rattles nerves
Colleges and universities across the country, both public and private, are bracing for a decision that could make their admissions processes much more expensive.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 2, 2015 -
Dropbox expanding presence in higher ed
The cloud-based file-sharing and collaboration tool was started by an MIT grad who has shifted his sights toward the education space.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 2, 2015 -
California teacher’s suit could destroy higher ed unions nationwide
The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case about forcing public workers to pay union dues even if they don’t want to.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 2, 2015 -
Colleges and universities face Confederate backlash
Schools or individual buildings named after arguably unworthy historical figures are becoming the targets of local activism.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 2, 2015 -
Professors welcome CodeCon platform into classrooms
Endorsement from teachers is crucial to Bloomberg’s browser-based coding platform.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 1, 2015 -
University of Phoenix to increase admissions requirements, close campuses
The Apollo Education Group-owned, for-profit college system expects to reduce its enrollment to 150,000 by 2016 with proposed changes.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 1, 2015
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