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Deep Dive
Presidential salaries at public institutions increasing
Average compensation totaled $521,000, but Texas leads the nation with several leaders earning more than $700,000 annually.
By Pat Donachie • Aug. 11, 2017 -
University of Florida presidential search committee held private meetings with finalist
For public universities, which is more important: transparency or confidentiality?
By Pat Donachie • Aug. 10, 2017 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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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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Late audits lead to federal sanctions for public universities
West Virginia's public university system was recently penalized by the U.S. Department of Education after documents failed to come in on time.
By Pat Donachie • Aug. 8, 2017 -
Cal State to no longer mandate remedial classes and placement exams
This action comes at a time when many in the industry are questioning academic institutions' value to students.
By Pat Donachie • Aug. 7, 2017 -
New Mexico to weigh consolidation of state's colleges and universities
The state's 31 public colleges and universities currently operate under 21 governing boards.
By Autumn A. Arnett • Aug. 7, 2017 -
Online growth and blending STEM with arts: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on the importance of branding in a school choice environment and more here!
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 4, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Report: Higher ed funding remains mixed as free speech bills gain popularity
A new report from the American Association of State Colleges and Universities highlights the top financial and policy factors affecting higher education.
By Pat Donachie • Aug. 4, 2017 -
NAICU: Cost of college could go down if institutions collaborate
The National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities is calling on Congress to provide a five-year exemption to antitrust laws for all private, nonprofit colleges and universities.
By Autumn A. Arnett • Aug. 2, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Survey: College business officers are increasingly concerned about financial stability
A new survey from Inside Higher Ed finds many chief business officers feel that the entire higher ed industry is in dire straits.
By Pat Donachie • Aug. 1, 2017 -
Hiring admins from outside academia may be 'latest trend,' but is it best?
New University of Wisconsin Board of Regents President John Behling has instituted a panel focused on increasing the frequency of chancellors hired from beyond academia.
By Pat Donachie • Aug. 1, 2017 -
The higher ed mission statement should define, not limit, the campus focus
University of Saint Joseph's President Rhona Free recently discussed the limitations she imposed on her own tenure by interpreting the mission statement too narrowly.
By Pat Donachie • July 31, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Trump's proposed ban on transgender service members could affect future military academy enrollment
A successful implementation of the policy would overturn an order previously issued by the Defense Department last year asking the Armed Forces to begin a process of allowing transgender soldiers to serve openly.
By Pat Donachie • July 28, 2017 -
Is the HBCU bubble next in line to burst?
The last few years saw an unprecedented focus on for-profit institutions, leading to a wave of closures in the sector. Are historically black institutions next?
By Autumn A. Arnett • July 28, 2017 -
Other nations working harder to attract research talent
Higher ed's difficulties in recruiting foreign researchers, due to the political climate, may present competitive advantages for other nations.
By Pat Donachie • July 27, 2017 -
Is higher ed creating the next dropout factories?
One author argues pressure around social mobility reports has led to overinflated admissions — and rising dropout rates.
By Autumn A. Arnett • July 27, 2017 -
Study: Outcome-based funding could enhance graduation, retention
A study from Research for Action suggests OBF enhanced outcomes for full-time students, full-time Pell recipients and full-time students of color in Tennessee and Ohio.
By Shalina Chatlani • July 25, 2017 -
College tuition growth slows in 2017
It is the lowest in decades, following a 400% increase over the last 30 years.
By Autumn A. Arnett • July 24, 2017 -
House grapples with higher ed budget, departs from President Trump
The budget proposal for the upcoming fiscal year doesn't suggest nearly as many cuts as were proposed by the White House, but the Pell grant program, in particular, may take a cut.
By Pat Donachie • July 20, 2017 -
Study finds higher ed can do more to promote greater ROI
The report also sheds light on the problems with federally tracked data.
By Autumn A. Arnett • July 19, 2017 -
Congress to vote on possible GI Bill expansion
Expansion of the legislation is expected in the weeks to come, with new additions including more money for STEM students, as well as a lift on the 15-year cap on the benefits.
By Pat Donachie • July 18, 2017 -
Reorganization plan for Southern Mississippi U cuts deans, schools
A draft reorganization proposal for Southern Mississippi University will merge two schools and close one, according to the Hattiesburg American.
By Pat Donachie • July 18, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Amid strained finances, higher ed rethinks fundraising
Institutions of all shapes and sizes are working to build and maintain better alumni relationships — and sometimes making cuts in unexpected places.
By Roger Riddell • July 17, 2017 -
Report urges Pennsylvania to reconsider college governance models
The report from the National Center for Higher Education Management Systems cites declining enrollment as a reason to make significant changes to governance and finance models.
By Pat Donachie • July 14, 2017 -
Non-tenured Duke faculty agree on first contract after forming union
The new deal includes salary increases and multi-year teaching appointments.
By Pat Donachie • July 14, 2017 -
Report: Federal obligations to research universities dropped in 2015
More than half of the drop was due to declines in support for research and development.
By Pat Donachie • July 13, 2017
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