Do colleges know what their jobs are?

Consultant Michael Horn discusses his forthcoming book, "Choosing College," and how institutions can better meet students' expectations.

By James Paterson • Aug. 27, 2019

Capella U shares lessons from 5 years of competency-based education

The data, which includes challenges and considerations for implementing the model broadly, comes as more colleges adopt or show interest in it.

By Hallie Busta • Aug. 22, 2019

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Student Engagement

Colleges focus on retention with a variety of steps designed to keep students committed to staying in school and completing their education.

By Higher Ed Dive staff

California draft curriculum for ethnic studies criticized for alleged bias

As more districts adopt curricula tailored to their student demographics, state education leaders and organizations question efficacy and political bias. 

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 21, 2019

Is time up on standardized tests for college admissions?

More institutions aren't requiring applicants to submit ACT and SAT scores, but their reasons for doing so and how they are assessing students instead vary.

By Wayne D'Orio • Aug. 13, 2019

How to bring structure to nondegree credentials

Researchers from Rutgers University offer a broad framework for how colleges can ensure their shorter-term credentials bring value to students.

By Hallie Busta • Aug. 12, 2019

Summer Reading: The rise of the microcredential

Short, nondegree credentials are garnering interest from colleges, but a lack of consistent data and their limited transferability could prevent wider adoption.

By Hallie Busta • Aug. 9, 2019

Remedial courses may not be ‘primary barrier’ holding students back, study finds

The analysis of a prerequisite remediation program in Tennessee comes amid renewed support for integrating remedial and credit-bearing curriculum.

By Shailaja Neelakantan • Aug. 8, 2019

With badges, colleges take a hard look at teaching soft skills

Employer demand for new hires with skills like critical thinking has pushed colleges to find ways to show that students have those abilities.

By Shailaja Neelakantan • July 26, 2019

Summer reading: Colleges find new ways to help students put their education to work

Institutions are demonstrating value by connecting skills learned in class to those needed on the job and offering new credentials to chart progress.

By Hallie Busta • July 22, 2019

Colleges expand esports programs to keep pace with growing industry

Online gaming is poised to generate $1.1 billion in revenue globally this year, spurring colleges to add curricula teaching students how to work in the field.

By Julie Wootton-Greener • July 17, 2019

Summer Reading: How colleges are helping adult learners succeed

Feeling the heat from declining enrollment and employer demand for workers with specific skills, more colleges are eyeing these students. 

By Hallie Busta • July 12, 2019

Amazon, the Marines and community college partner on data training

Billed as "non-traditional" military training, the program reflects the use of Amazon's cloud platform for tech education at community colleges.

By Hallie Busta • July 11, 2019

Atlanta’s HBCUs get $8.25M from UnitedHealth for data science training

The institutions aim to use the funds to become the biggest producers of minority graduates trained in data science and analytics. 

By James Paterson • July 3, 2019

Survey: Only 22% of Americans say colleges prepare workers for future jobs

A new report from Gallup and Northeastern University finds many U.S. workers would first look to their employers to reskill before turning to colleges. 

By James Paterson • July 1, 2019

With skills mapping, colleges create a ‘universal language’ to explain value

Traditional colleges looking to fortify the liberal arts are adopting a practice from workforce-oriented schools that aligns curriculum and job requirements.

By Wayne D'Orio • June 24, 2019

How colleges are changing remedial education

Fueled by research and the imperative to raise graduation rates, some institutions are revising or altogether replacing developmental classes.

By James Paterson • June 19, 2019

Feds recommend colleges teach students about aid, debt

As students' debt load grows, a Treasury Department commission suggests ways colleges can help them better manage their money and pay off loans.

By James Paterson • June 19, 2019

Struggling law schools can expect tighter scrutiny ahead

The American Bar Association removed accreditation from another school, a month after it raised standards for bar exam passage.

By Shailaja Neelakantan • June 18, 2019

Summer Reading: The changing face of the liberal arts

We look back at recent stories detailing the ways in which small private colleges are trying to stay relevant by rethinking what and how they teach.

By Hallie Busta • June 17, 2019

Report: Nearly one-third of manufacturing workers have a bachelor’s

As a result of automation taking over repetitive tasks, more manufacturing jobs are requiring a degree or credential.

By James Paterson • June 14, 2019

Amazon expands cloud curriculum with bachelor’s degree

George Mason University and Northern Virginia Community College join a growing group of institutions to develop curriculum with the e-commerce giant. 

By Hallie Busta • June 12, 2019

Community college students more likely to take, prefer online classes

However, a new report from Educause suggests those students may be less aware of the support services available to them.

By James Paterson • June 10, 2019

State, college officials say educational quality measures need a boost

A survey of two sides of the higher ed triad offers ideas for improvement as the industry contends with new credentials, providers and regulations.

By James Paterson • May 28, 2019

President Speaks: Universities should be ‘agile facilitators’ of knowledge

Maryville University President Mark Lombardi explains his institution's approach to implementing technology-based, personalized education.

By Mark Lombardi • May 23, 2019

Colorado State Global Campus partners with career education provider

Graduates of Kenzie Academy, an Indianapolis-based skills training school, can roll up to 48 credits into a bachelor's at the public online college.

By Natalie Schwartz • May 14, 2019