Accreditor: Content, graduate impact outweigh student outcomes in importance

It is more important for accreditors to regulate the quality of education and pathways to content mastery, according to Association of Specialized and Professional Accreditors Executive Director Joseph Vibert.

By Autumn A. Arnett • June 9, 2017

Colleges and universities weather the storm of challenges facing higher ed

From aggressive consolidation plans to tuition discounting — in many cases at a loss — institutions are working to balance declining enrollment and insufficient funding.

By Pat Donachie • June 8, 2017

Presidential turnover rising amid heightening financial, political pressures

Several college presidents have been removed from their posts early into their tenures in recent weeks, and the AASCU notes about a quarter of its campuses has seen leadership changes in the past few years.

By Pat Donachie • June 8, 2017

Trump wants to increase apprenticeship, vocational opportunities

The president is hoping to boost students' access to such opportunities by expanding financial aid access for those programs, as well as pushing for changes to college accreditation policies.

By Pat Donachie • June 8, 2017

Students protests span from campus to state legislatures

When done right, students and alumni can be a campus' best advocates at the state house.

By Autumn A. Arnett • June 7, 2017

'Insider' report: 15% don't see ed tech solving right postsecondary problems

Some 55% of experts said they don't see unaccredited alternative credentialing providers as threats to their models despite 85% saying they were adapting their own competing programs.

By Roger Riddell • June 6, 2017

Reforms could help improve transparency in higher ed data

AIR's Mark Schneider is calling on Congress to make student-level information more accessible, and to apply a set of national standards to the way data is collected.

By Pat Donachie • June 6, 2017

College presidents pledge to uphold Paris Climate Agreement

After President Donald Trump pulled out of the international agreement, heads of several institutions pledged to continue working to reduce global climate change. 

By Pat Donachie • June 5, 2017

Congress considers cuts to universities for research

Colleges and universities are speaking against federal budget cuts to the National Institutes of Health proposed by President Trump, saying it could inhibit their ability to conduct research.

By Pat Donachie • June 5, 2017

Cybersecurity and shorter school weeks: The week's most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest on how the Armed Forces are partnering with schools for STEM and more here!

By Roger Riddell • June 2, 2017

Purdue's acquisition of Kaplan faces scrutiny from regulators

The deal, which has been criticized by faculty and questioned widely, could change the way traditional institutions interact with their for-profit competitors.

By Pat Donachie • May 31, 2017

When scholars of color aren't considered experts on issues facing black America

The Journal of Political Philosophy recently published a 60-page article on the Black Lives Matter movement, but none of the three authors were black, stoking discussion about conversations that leave out those most impacted by their outcomes.

By Autumn A. Arnett • May 31, 2017

Support grows for public availability of student employment outcomes

The "College Transportation Act" would allow the government to release data on student employment outcomes post-college, though some critics are concerned about privacy issues.

By Pat Donachie • May 30, 2017

Digital marketing and Mizzou enrollment woes: The week's most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest on research suggesting higher ed should rethink early childhood programs and more here.

By Roger Riddell • May 26, 2017

Governors ask Congress to prioritize education, workforce development

The governors also requested that Congress work to ensure proper funding continues for state grants under the Perkins Career and Technical Education Act, Preschool Development Grants and IDEA.

By Pat Donachie • May 26, 2017

Universities face cuts in research facility reimbursements

Indirect-cost reimbursements face potential cuts as Congress and President Donald Trump consider the coming year's budget.

By Pat Donachie • May 26, 2017

States consider cutting middle-class aid for higher ed

Some legislatures throughout the country, including in California, are considering cutting back financial aid for middle-class families for college in order to save costs.

By Pat Donachie • May 26, 2017

Study: Decreased community college costs don't deter students from 4-year schools

While decreased tuition plans do increase college enrollment for recent high school graduates, it does discourage students from enrolling in bachelor's degree programs.

By Autumn A. Arnett • May 26, 2017

Data: For-profits worst at graduating low-income students

However, elite institutions are preserving their numbers by opting not to enroll this population.

By Autumn A. Arnett • May 25, 2017

Group: Focus on employment outcomes sacrifices quality standards

Collaborative for Quality in Alternative Learning COO Tina Goodyear said in a recent interview that there needs to be an increased focus on whether students are actually learning.

By Autumn A. Arnett • May 24, 2017

U of Iowa president continues to face caution and criticism

J. Bruce Harreld was selected as the university's president 15 months ago in a controversial hiring, and critics are still unsure of his tenure thus far.

By Pat Donachie • May 24, 2017

Elite private schools look to rectify sexual assault cover-ups

By making investigation findings public, several New England schools say they are prioritizing the needs of students over their institutional brands.

By Autumn A. Arnett • May 23, 2017

Accreditors: Reconsider role in promoting campus innovation

School leaders are calling for a better system of reviewing institutions without shortchanging growth in order to maintain their proper role.

By Pat Donachie • May 22, 2017

Higher ed challenges and rural partnerships: The week's most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest on educators' professional development preferences and more here!

By Roger Riddell • May 19, 2017

Gross differences exist in higher ed appropriations

A recent study from the Urban Institute highlights intra-state funding disparities.

By Autumn A. Arnett • May 19, 2017