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Top U.S. colleges should expand enrollment, expert says
Comparing American institutions' limited student bodies with those of leading international colleges, Jeffrey Selingo argues the U.S. needs more capacity.
By James Paterson • June 22, 2018 -
U of Washington to pay $127,000 to settle free speech lawsuit
The College Republicans alleged that a security fee they had to pay for an event was unfair.
By James Paterson • June 20, 2018 -
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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, courrsework and elsewhere
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HR function increasingly critical to higher ed's mission
Creative new ways for finding and retaining valuable employees are more important than ever for colleges and universities.
By James Paterson • June 20, 2018 -
Connecticut community colleges to merge in two stages
The Board of Regents is expected to approve the proposal to initially develop three regional structures.
By James Paterson • June 20, 2018 -
Perkins Act, with CTE focus, gaining momentum in Senate
With career and technical education in the national spotlight, a Senate committee may act soon on reauthorization.
By James Paterson • June 19, 2018 -
No consensus on how to handle free speech on campuses
Some faculty members recommend firm policies so there are clear restrictions and outcomes.
By James Paterson • June 19, 2018 -
U of Michigan: Lawsuit presents ‘false caricature’ of its free speech policies
The university denies restricting any students from expressing their views, noting conservative speakers have been allowed on campus.
By James Paterson • June 19, 2018 -
Study shows support for low-income students pays off
A report documents that one university's initiative helped enroll thousands more students per year.
By James Paterson • June 18, 2018 -
Lawsuit claims Harvard ranked Asian-American applicants lower for personal traits
The suit charges the university violated Asian-Americans' civil rights by systematically discriminating against them with a soft quota.
By James Paterson • June 18, 2018 -
How liberal arts colleges are making their case
The institutions are promoting the value of liberal arts, reporting that employers want their graduates' skills and that graduates earn comparable incomes.
By James Paterson • June 18, 2018 -
Another community college approved for bachelor's degrees
Some 90 community colleges nationwide now offer four-year programs, concerning some traditional baccalaureate institutions.
By James Paterson • June 15, 2018 -
Colleges consider value of limiting students' roommate choice
A variety of standards are in place at institutions, from students having no choice to more than half selecting roommates like themselves.
By James Paterson • June 14, 2018 -
Ohio State to allow some officers to carry concealed guns
The policy exempts campus and other police from state law restricting concealed weapons.
By James Paterson • June 13, 2018 -
5 keys to boosting student retention
Strategies range from building a sense of belonging to generating robust data analytics to helping with parking tickets.
By James Paterson • June 11, 2018 -
Universities paid $10.5M to settle harassment claims
The claims involve 22 institutions and systems and 59 settlements during the past two years.
By James Paterson • June 8, 2018 -
Pennsylvania system loosens control over college offerings as budgets tighten
Consultant recommends fast-tracking majors at smaller state institutions to help boost enrollment.
By James Paterson • June 8, 2018 -
Wisconsin to examine practices after rehiring of accused sexual harasser
An associate dean accused of sexual harassment at one University of Wisconsin campus is hired by another campus in the system.
By James Paterson • June 6, 2018 -
State authorization rule to be delayed for two more years
The Department of Education confirms continuing limbo for distance education offerings.
By Autumn A. Arnett , Jarrett Carter • May 30, 2018 -
Examining racism can lead to ideal free speech climate on campus
A free speech advocate provides examples of campuses where debate over constitutional rights is couched outside of necessary dialog on race and discrimination.
By Jarrett Carter • May 29, 2018 -
Colleges strengthen professor-student relationship rules in midst of #MeToo movement
Institutions are taking strong steps to avoid perceptions of lax culture on sexual harassment and assault.
By Jarrett Carter • May 29, 2018 -
Are fears about preparing students for future jobs overstated?
Frequently cited data could be overstated or misleading, with some economists expecting many current types of work to persist amid innovation.
By James Paterson • May 25, 2018 -
Lawmakers propose free speech legislation following a year of campus protests
How demonstrations at the University of Wisconsin caused reaction throughout higher education and spurred bills in Wisconsin and other states.
By Jarrett Carter • May 17, 2018 -
Study: Program to increase college readiness among young minority men failed
According to a report, schools in a $24 million NYC program did no better than others at preparing the students for college or helping them get in.
By James Paterson • May 10, 2018 -
Study: Majority of 4-year institutions not meeting needs of Pell Grant students
Authors of the Third Way report that comes to this conclusion said leaders need to take steps toward the disaggregation of data around student outcomes and use that to boost outcomes the nation's most underserved students,.
By Shalina Chatlani • May 9, 2018 -
California joins other states in moving away from remediation courses
Rather than giving them a leg up, developmental courses are a dead end for many students and increase the chances they will drop out.
By James Paterson • May 4, 2018
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