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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 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineInternational Students
A look at trends in international enrollment — and what the numbers mean for U.S. colleges and universities.
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Opinion
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 -
Report: Nondegree credentials improve economic mobility
New research from credentialing advocates Strada and Lumina comes as the industry takes critical steps to improve consistency and transparency.
By Hallie Busta • May 14, 2019 -
In Washington state, employers may soon fund free college
A tax on firms hiring highly skilled workers will generate $1 billion for the Workforce Education Investment Act, which awaits the governor's signature.
By James Paterson • May 9, 2019 -
Report shows wraparound services’ impact on community college student success
As lawmakers tout free college programs, research continues to show the need for academic, financial and other help beyond tuition.
By James Paterson • May 3, 2019 -
Q&A
How boot camps are bringing skills training to college
We talked with Trilogy founder and CEO Dan Sommer about his firm's plans with 2U and new ways its offerings can be integrated into higher ed.
By Hallie Busta • May 3, 2019 -
Understanding higher ed’s role in workforce education partnerships
To better prepare students for jobs, new groups and companies are emerging to help bridge the gap between what employers want and what colleges offer.
By Hallie Busta • May 2, 2019 -
Deep Dive
As laws relax, colleges bring cannabis into the curriculum
From business and cultivation to law and public health, demand for education in the growing field is prompting traditional institutions to find ways to teach it.
By Hallie Busta • May 1, 2019 -
Do learning outcomes set institutions apart?
A new report questions whether these benchmarks are helping colleges differentiate as well as show accreditors they are improving outcomes.
By Hallie Busta • May 1, 2019 -
IBM grows computing initiative with new partner universities
The expansion of the company's Q Network adds to the steady stream of recent partnerships between tech corporations and colleges.
By James Paterson • April 26, 2019 -
Purdue adds two corporate education partners
Eli Lilly and Cisco Systems will get custom programming from the arrangement, which sees the university looking to merge on-campus and online curriculum.
By James Paterson • April 23, 2019 -
How new learning modes will shape the ‘future of work’
Higher ed should add more skills training and lifelong learning options for workers to keep up with tech changes, reports the World Economic Forum.
By Hallie Busta • April 22, 2019 -
Senators reintroduce bipartisan legislation for workforce training
The bill aims to strengthen ties between employers and two-year colleges and add support for students in areas such as housing, food access and child care.
By James Paterson • April 17, 2019 -
3 strategies for a successful apprenticeship program
Building relationships with employers and keeping curriculum current are key as colleges face more pressure to help students land jobs.
By Natalie Schwartz • April 16, 2019 -
Q&A
How one small college helps its students find ‘purposeful work’
Bates College President Clayton Spencer discusses the link between college and a meaningful career, as well as the future of the liberal arts.
By Natalie Schwartz • April 15, 2019 -
University reverses controversial liberal arts cuts
Instead, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, which faces a budget deficit, will restructure the programs to be interdisciplinary and job oriented.
By James Paterson • April 12, 2019 -
Moody’s: Competition, consolidation shape online education market
Online growth is "a credit positive" for higher ed, analysts note, though they highlight several risk factors for colleges approaching the crowded space.
By Hallie Busta • April 11, 2019 -
WGU adds remedial education platform
The online nonprofit's move to add a new pathway for prospective students comes as online education providers expand and look to lock down markets.
By James Paterson • April 10, 2019 -
Success with student outcomes wins 2 Florida community colleges Aspen Prize
Efforts to raise transfer rates, create guided pathways and improve remedial education factored into Miami Dade and Indian River State colleges' awards.
By James Paterson • April 3, 2019 -
Report: Online learning growth continues, but opportunities for improvement remain
Uptake of online classes and programs varies across institutions, with more colleges expected to add new credentials and turn to third parties for help.
By James Paterson • March 27, 2019 -
12 ways colleges can address academic freedom threats from China
New guidance from Human Rights Watch suggests institutions track threats, collaborate on research in China and support scholars from that country.
By James Paterson • March 25, 2019 -
3 ways community colleges must adapt to workforce changes
These colleges should strengthen transfer pathways and keep programming current to better serve students, according to a new white paper.
By James Paterson • March 22, 2019 -
Governors talk funding, but colleges less certain of state support
The state execs shared ideas to increase funds to public colleges, but many of those institutions want to reduce reliance on public dollars.
By James Paterson • March 21, 2019
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