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Deep DiveHow the GOP tax bill could affect higher education
The bill passed the House and Senate Tuesday. Here's a cheat sheet for what it means for your industry and more.
By Autumn A. Arnett • Dec. 18, 2017 -
Budgets, Moody’s and SEL: The week’s most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on a new RAND report highlighting social-emotional learning solutions and more here!
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 15, 2017 -
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TrendlineArtificial Intelligence
As AI continues its forward march in education and the workplace, colleges are grapplling with how best to incorporate the emerging technology into admissions, coursework and elsewhere.
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Record number of college presidents earning over $1M per year
Newly released data shows 66 college presidents made more than $1M in 2015, a record number which included 59 private institution chiefs and seven from public schools.
By Autumn A. Arnett • Dec. 13, 2017 -
Report: Assaults on scientific learning and research threaten academic freedom and national security
Scholars are worried policies from the Trump administration could promote anti-science.
By Patti Zarling • Dec. 12, 2017 -
Deep Dive
DACA, sexual assault remain top policy concerns for higher ed leaders
One year into the Trump administration, higher education officials are still trying to reconcile how to best serve undocumented students while dealing with, among other issues, sexual assaults on campus.
By Autumn A. Arnett • Dec. 12, 2017 -
Here's why graduate student enrollment may take a hit
A House tax bill to tax student tuition waivers as income, coupled with federal caps on student loan financing, means graduate education may come with greater barriers to entry.
By Shalina Chatlani • Dec. 12, 2017 -
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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
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