Moody's: Higher education sector outlook negative

The credit-rating agency downgraded the outlook of the higher education sector from stable to negative. 

By Shalina Chatlani , Pat Donachie • Dec. 11, 2017

What higher ed leaders need to know about what's going on in Washington

Advocates discuss the big issues on Capitol Hill and how institutions will be impacted. 

By Autumn A. Arnett • Dec. 8, 2017

Future of higher ed could depend on servicing post-traditional learners, report finds

Institutions must respond to the needs of adult students and other post-traditional learners to counter the expected decline in the number of traditional age students.

By Pat Donachie • Dec. 8, 2017

Leaders dissect the partisan divide over higher education's value

Experts debated the growing conservative vs. liberal chasm on postsecondary education at the Higher Education Government Relations Conference in San Diego Wednesday. 

By Autumn A. Arnett • Dec. 7, 2017

CUNY tightens up financial, administrative practices following inspector general report

Among the changes are provisions to allow officials to "deny use of facilities under certain circumstances," internal control strengthening measures and accountability standards around banking and cash management. 

By Autumn A. Arnett • Dec. 5, 2017

Senate tax bill proposes higher ed changes

The U.S. Senate passed its own tax reform legislation early Saturday morning, containing potential changes for higher education institutions — as well as some sizable differences with the House bill.

By Autumn A. Arnett , Pat Donachie • Dec. 4, 2017

Education Dept releases plans for FAFSA mobile app

Many who witnessed the presentation were impressed by the options and surprised by the advanced timeline.

By Pat Donachie • Nov. 30, 2017

3 things for Congress to consider in HEA reauthorization

As the Senate HELP Committee takes a step towards reauthorization today, the Committee for Economic Development has some thoughts on where they should focus.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Nov. 28, 2017

ICYMI: #GivingTuesday in higher ed: What is the state of college donations?

Only 3.3% of donors gave more than $5,000, but 91.8% of the donation revenue came from gifts exceeding that amount.

By Pat Donachie • Nov. 28, 2017

RI to implement performance based funding across state's 3 public schools

The move is part of a greater effort to hold institutions more accountable for student ROI. 

By Shalina Chatlani , Autumn A. Arnett • Nov. 27, 2017

AACC, Labor Dept partner with industry to expand, scale apprenticeships

Amid increased attention from the White House, four companies are partnering with the American Association of Community Colleges and the U.S. Department of Labor to strengthen and diversify the workforce pipeline.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Nov. 21, 2017

A good social media policy can offer both protection and freedom

Though district leaders need to prevent inappropriate uses of social media, they also need to allow teachers and students to explore its tremendous potential.

By Amelia Harper • Nov. 21, 2017

Educause 2017: Our recap of higher ed IT's premier gathering

We've rounded up all of our coverage from the annual mega-gathering in one place for your convenience.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 20, 2017

How can tech transfer offices evolve to support innovation?

A new report from the APLU details the ways in which technology transfer offices can better serve their schools and the economic health of an institution's surrounding region.

By Pat Donachie • Nov. 20, 2017

Colleges combat food waste through innovation, dedicated buy-in

Colleges and universities waste more than 20 million pounds of food each year, and initiatives to reduce food waste could be a benefit to colleges and surrounding communities.

By Pat Donachie • Nov. 20, 2017

ED considers loan forgiveness for defrauded students

Negotiations are underway to determine how much protection defrauded student borrowers should have from the federal government in terms of student loan forgiveness.

By Pat Donachie • Nov. 15, 2017

How can institutions improve admissions policies for veterans?

Schools' approaches to veterans could benefit from an overhaul. 

By Pat Donachie • Nov. 13, 2017

Engagement, taxes and Mitch Daniels: The week’s most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest on how schools are trying to increase student voice and more here.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 10, 2017

Documents leak could lead to increased scrutiny of endowments

After a massive leak of internal financial documents from an international law firm showing schools are stashing earnings overseas, some expect increased inquiry into financial practices.

By Pat Donachie • Nov. 10, 2017

Federal government adds part-time and transfer students to outcomes data

The Feds are also now adding data for Pell grant recipients — a move that could help smaller institutions with missions to serve greater numbers of these students, but it could bode poorly for more prestigious schools.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Nov. 7, 2017

Tax bill would penalize institutions with endowments greater than $100K per full-time enrollee

Around $300,000 per FTE is considered good financial health, potentially putting the proposed ceiling at odds with legislation.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Nov. 6, 2017

First-gen retention, curriculum and partnerships: The week’s most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest from this year's Educause conference and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 3, 2017

Georgetown graduate employees seek out a union

Georgetown's graduate assistants say the school should adhere to it's "just employment policy." 

By Pat Donachie • Nov. 3, 2017

Tax bill puts benefits for colleges, students on chopping block

Tax breaks which have favored philanthropists are on the line, threatening donations to higher ed. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Nov. 3, 2017

Thursday at Educause 2017: Top IT issues and diversifying the campus tech workforce

The second day of the higher ed IT gathering saw a preview of Educause's 2018 Top 10 IT Issues as well as new Campus Computing Project survey results.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 2, 2017