Examining Obama's higher ed legacy

An emphasis on empowering the middle class translated to a zeroing in on accountability and access, with mixed results.

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 19, 2016

Could 'finish in four years' emphasis harm higher education?

As the federal government focuses more on postgraduate outcomes, Missouri lays out a path for faster college completion.

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 17, 2016

Dyslexia, for-profits and CIOs: The week's most-read education news

Stay ahead of the pack with the latest on the for-profit sector's woes, a fun look at why IT pros should choose higher ed over the private sector, and more here!

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 14, 2016

New Ed Dept teacher prep regulations target equity, accountability

The US Department of Education's new rules feature program-level reporting mandates designed to better gauge effectiveness.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Oct. 12, 2016

9 CIOs share why they chose higher ed over private sector

Mission and benefits weigh heavily among other factors in decisions to choose academia.

By Roger Riddell , Naomi Eide • Oct. 12, 2016

Time running out on federal CTE bill

The Perkins Act, which could move billions to community colleges nationwide in support of career and technical education, is close to dying in the U.S. Senate.

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 11, 2016

Conversation grows about real costs of tuition remission benefits

Some experts say plans offering tuition discounts to full-time employees and their children are financially unsustainable.

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 6, 2016

Is Chicago State on the verge of collapse?

The institution saw a 25% one-year enrollment decrease this fall, down more than 50% from 2010 numbers.

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 6, 2016

National loan default rates dip for second straight year

The federal government says schools have done a better job increasing awareness about default consequences in conjunction with federal changes to lending programs.

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 5, 2016

American U students call for academic trigger warnings

Student government leaders say advanced warning on potentially objectionable or traumatic content is necessary to increase diversity and make academic spaces safe.

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 5, 2016

Supreme Court lets new amateur athlete scholarship compensation rules stand

The nation's highest court leaves the door open for challenges to amateurism structure.

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 4, 2016

The term 'nontraditional student' is extinct

With the increase in adult learners at campuses nationwide, a new norm is emerging for colleges and universities to adapt in service and enrollment strategy. 

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 3, 2016

Marlboro College makes campus governance everyone's job

The 400-person campus' model could work ideally for small institutions with more control over sharing the immediate and longterm needs of the school.

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 3, 2016

Political pressure increases on endowment spending

Low performance in the stock market for thousands of university investment portfolios has not stopped the political inquiry and commentary on the subject of how funds can be used to reduce college costs.

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 3, 2016

Shifts, completion and for-profit woes: The week's most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest piece in our ongoing CIO series and more here!

By Roger Riddell • Sept. 23, 2016

Is federal data a reliable metric to determine higher ed funding?

Looking at subsidies from state governments to institutions provides an incomplete view of what the real costs of higher education are for students.

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 23, 2016

Graduation rates at core of potential accreditation overhaul

Institutions, accreditors and governmental officials are preparing for a new frontier in accountability and data-driven financing for higher education. 

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 22, 2016

Accreditors to take hard line on graduation rates

Weeks after the collapse of ITT Educational Services and amid increasing pressure from the federal government, several accrediting agencies pledge to look more closely at graduation rates as a metric for approval. 

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 21, 2016

Following a lawsuit over a campus suicide, experts talk prevention

A college student's suicide prompted a lawsuit against William Paterson University, and experts weigh in on how institutions can raise awareness and spot warning signs on campus.

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 15, 2016

Former ITT Tech employees file lawsuit against dissolved institution

Two former workers with the now-defunct for-profit institution say that the company violated the law by improperly notifying employees about the closure.

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 9, 2016

For higher ed CIOs navigating tight budgets, relationships matter most

Presenting the business case for expenses is critical in getting constituent support from fellow administrators, faculty and/or students.

By Roger Riddell , Naomi Eide • Sept. 8, 2016

ITT Tech's closure leaves for-profit community 'in despair'

Industry insiders say the process could have been dragged out to allow for 'orderly transition' of students and employees, while those close to the Obama Administration maintain the institution had plenty of warning.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Sept. 7, 2016

Economist suggests Ed Dept credentialing as college cost cure

Carlo Salerno argues that the department has the capacity to set rules on how many courses and which types qualify students for a professional credential. 

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 6, 2016

Badges, ITT and mindfulness: The week's most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest on workforce development, mindfulness and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • Sept. 2, 2016

California bill seeks new standards for religious schools on discrimination

A California lawmaker seeks greater accountability from private faith-based schools in their admission and retention policies. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 30, 2016