Higher Ed: Page 59


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    Deep Dive

    Surge in pandemic debt forgiveness is about students reenrolling — and also colleges' bottom lines

    Federal relief funding means institutions can target retention and receive a financial boost when forgiving student balances.

    By Rick Seltzer • Aug. 11, 2021
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    Department of Education takes a new direction

    Ed Department finds closed for-profits owe over $6M

    The dollar amounts charged against two for-profits that closed in 2018 may be less important than the direction regulators are signaling, experts say.

    By Rick Seltzer • Aug. 10, 2021
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    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
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    Moodle completes acquisitions, launching services platform

    Moodle US provides services including custom development, learning design and training for customers using Moodle products.

    By Rick Seltzer • Aug. 10, 2021
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    Mills College alumnae leaders take issue with merger lawsuit

    A group of current and former trustees say the complaint is "detrimental" to the future of the institution, which is seeking to join with Northeastern University.

    By Aug. 10, 2021
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    Opinion

    President Speaks: There's only upside for colleges to improve transfer policies

    Mary Hawkins, president of Bellevue University, explains how schools can better serve students with prior credits.

    By Mary Hawkins • Aug. 9, 2021
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    Participation with NC-SARA spurs some online enrollment growth, report says

    For-profit schools that take part in the interstate distance learning pact don't see more benefits than their nonprofit counterparts, the analysis found.

    By Aug. 9, 2021
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    Morgan State stops using contract staff, striking at employee inequity

    The historically Black institution is converting some of these workers to full-time status with benefits and is also raising its minimum wage to $15 an hour.

    By Aug. 6, 2021
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    How K-12 schools are switching gears on college prep as test-optional admissions grow

    With two-thirds of four-year institutions not requiring the SAT or ACT for at least fall 2022 admissions, schools are exploring portfolios, early college and more.

    By Lauren Barack • Aug. 6, 2021
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    Opinion

    Biden's free community college plan won't succeed without robust transfer strategies

    A senior program manager at the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program argues for strengthening pathways between two- and four-year schools.

    By Gelsey Mehl • Aug. 5, 2021
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    Federal judge finds provision of Trump-era Title IX rule unlawful

    A policy preventing officials from considering statements that weren't subject to cross examination could render hearings hollow, the court said.

    By Aug. 5, 2021
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    InSpace touts easy availability on Canvas as new generation of edtech services seeks wider audiences

    Founded amid the pandemic, InSpace expects to integrate with several other popular learning management systems.

    By Rick Seltzer • Aug. 4, 2021
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    Digging out of the pandemic's economic turmoil, public colleges hike tuition

    These institutions are looking to stabilize their budgets after a tough financial year, but more turbulence may be ahead.

    By Aug. 4, 2021
  • Senate education committee deadlocks on Biden's nominee for civil rights head

    The split tally on party lines reflects the deep political divisions around Catherine Lhamon, who led the Office for Civil Rights under Obama.

    By Aug. 3, 2021
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    Intel expands AI education program to 18 total community colleges

    The technology giant is providing curriculum and faculty development for participating schools.

    By Aug. 3, 2021
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    Department of Education takes a new direction

    College operator blames Ed Dept for financial woes during shutdown

    The Center for Excellence in Higher Education wrote to at least some employees saying it can't pay their severance. 

    By Updated Aug. 27, 2021
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    Colleges prepare for the pandemic's second fall term

    Dozens of higher ed groups call on lawmakers to allow coronavirus prevention measures

    The American College Health Association led a statement criticizing legislators for passing laws that restrict vaccine and mask mandates. 

    By Aug. 2, 2021
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    Pearson launches direct-to-consumer subscription service in bid for student sales

    The new platform marks a shift for the publisher and aims to recapture students buying textbooks on secondary markets.

    By July 30, 2021
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    Ed Dept expands Second Chance Pell program again

    The initiative to pay for prison education programs will add college participants. It's the second major funding announcement from the agency in two days.

    By July 30, 2021
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    Colleges prepare for the pandemic's second fall term

    How colleges are responding to the CDC's new mask guidelines

    While some schools are adding mask mandates, others are ignoring the guidance or have their hands tied by state policies.

    By July 29, 2021
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    Over two-thirds of bachelor's-granting colleges won't require SAT, ACT for fall 2022

    It's the second straight year a group advocating for test-optional admissions policies tracked similarly high levels.

    By July 29, 2021
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    Duolingo CFO credits operational discipline on IPO day

    The company's initial public offering can be seen as a bellwether for the health of the broader U.S. edtech ecosystem.

    By Jane Thier • July 29, 2021
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    California governor signs bill to expand student aid, create new transfer pathways

    The state is providing funding for higher education as part of its plan to rebuild the economy after the health crisis.

    By July 28, 2021
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    Study finds little spillover of COVID-19 cases from U of Michigan into community

    Researchers wanted to understand whether coronavirus outbreaks at colleges spread to nearby areas, although infectious variants might change dynamics.

    By July 28, 2021
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    Amazon Web Services, Arizona State to offer for-credit cloud education to 10K high schoolers

    The Ed Equity Lab will deliver asynchronous courses taught by Arizona State faculty members to high school students.

    By July 28, 2021
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    Department of Education takes a new direction

    Ed and State departments recommit to international education

    The government's statement follows high-profile skirmishes over immigration policies between higher ed groups and the Trump administration.

    By July 27, 2021