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Study indicates free textbooks boost grades
A University of Georgia report shows grades improved and the dropout rate declined with the use of open educational resources.
By James Paterson • July 17, 2018 -
Dartmouth MBA program makes 'niceness' a criteria for acceptance
The Tuck School of Business wants students who can collaborate with and support classmates.
By James Paterson • July 13, 2018 -
Summer Reading: Tips for strategically managing free speech on campus
A roundup of ideas and insights that can help institutions toe the line between upholding the First Amendment and protecting their business models.
By Jean Dimeo • July 13, 2018 -
New York to resist Trump rollback of affirmative action in college admissions process
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo asked leaders of the state's two college systems to report how they’ll encourage diversity on their campuses.
By James Paterson • July 13, 2018 -
University of Iowa axes 7 centers due to reduced state funding
A budget shortfall forces the university to close the centers, including one dedicated to workplace training, saving an estimated $3.6 million.
By James Paterson • July 12, 2018 -
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College trains sophomores on how to land a job
Hendrix College presents a workshop on key skills, such as writing a resume, dressing professionally and handling job interviews, during winter break.
By James Paterson • July 12, 2018 -
Canvas gains slight lead over Blackboard in LMS market
A report says Canvas has surpassed Blackboard, which has been the most popular learning management system for 20 years.
By James Paterson • July 11, 2018 -
MBA programs recruiting students from untraditional backgrounds
With slumping applications, top business schools are attracting liberal arts graduates with incentives and personal support.
By James Paterson • July 10, 2018 -
California offers community college students $4K grants
State officials hope the new program for students taking at least 15 credit hours can help boost the four-year graduation rate to 40% by 2025.
By James Paterson • July 10, 2018 -
Marquette ordered to reinstate professor who authored controversial blog
John Adams was dismissed for writing critically about a graduate student who he named.
By James Paterson • July 9, 2018 -
A college program that 'never ends'
The University of Michigan wants to make long-term connection with business school graduates, offering them 42 additional courses.
By James Paterson • July 9, 2018 -
Addressing the gap between enrollment and graduation
Dropouts cost higher education about $16.5 billion a year in lost tuition. Colleges are developing solutions to boost retention of all types of students.
By James Paterson • July 9, 2018 -
New Oklahoma president trims 6 top administrators first day on the job
Jim Gallogly’s quick, decisive move is seen as necessary by some and premature by others.
By James Paterson • July 6, 2018 -
Tackling grade inflation
Advocates say clarifying standards and hiring outside examiners could quell the problem at institutions in the United Kingdom — a problem that reports say also plagues U.S. colleges and universities.
By James Paterson • July 6, 2018 -
Legislation to allow access to more student success data likely to advance
The College Data Transparency Act gains support from key U.S. senator.
By James Paterson • July 5, 2018 -
Yet another report says fewer Americans value 4-year degree
The All-American Economic Survey also shows more people believe associate degrees may be of greater value.
By James Paterson • July 3, 2018 -
Mandatory mental health policy draws criticism
The University of Toronto will ask students to take a leave of absence if they have serious emotional issues.
By James Paterson • July 3, 2018 -
Report: Colleges must boost completion rates, but not with easier admissions or course work
Think tanks American Enterprise Institute and Third Way say getting students to graduate should be bigger priority for higher education.
By James Paterson • July 2, 2018 -
Report: Kentucky universities face financial woes
Moody’s says a combination of factors — funding cuts, pension demands and fewer high schoolers — puts the state's colleges at risk.
By James Paterson • June 29, 2018 -
Campus mental health forums pay off, study shows
When students can openly talk about mental health issues, they can support peers in an atmosphere with less stigma.
By James Paterson • June 29, 2018 -
New approaches to boosting faculty member diversity
With a big diversity gap, California Lutheran University paid consultants $100,000 and restructured the candidate pipeline, among other things.
By James Paterson • June 28, 2018 -
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6 strategies for a successful college merger
Veteran college president also says the new institution needs to stand out competitively after the merger.
By James Paterson • June 27, 2018 -
Will SCOTUS ruling on union fees impact higher education?
The Supreme Court ruled public sector union fees are unconstitutional — a decision that may mean that professors, graduate employees and staff will have less say in how their institutions are run, one expert says.
By Shalina Chatlani • June 27, 2018 -
Summer enrollment up, thanks to increased Pell Grant availability
A move by Congress last year to make funding year-round has boosted summer session numbers at some institutions.
By James Paterson • June 22, 2018 -
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
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