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U of Illinois adds ‘Trumpaganda’ course as more colleges try to teach Trump
The eight-week class focuses its discussion of propaganda around the 2018 midterms, joining a trend of bringing current events into the curriculum.
By James Paterson • Oct. 11, 2018 -
Cal State system is dropping remedial classes
The 23-campus system is instead using credit-bearing courses that span two semesters with support classes offered in tandem to help free up seats.
By Halona Black • Oct. 9, 2018 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineStudent Engagement
Colleges focus on retention with a variety of steps designed to keep students committed to staying in school and completing their education.
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Opinion
President Speaks: The role of higher education in a ‘post-truth’ era
"We have often substituted the teaching of intellectual skills and critical thinking for teaching with any confidence what is the case in the world," writes Grant Cornwell, president of Rollins College.
By Grant Cornwell • Oct. 8, 2018 -
Ohio State plans esports program across 5 colleges
The interdisciplinary program joins classes and degrees from a growing number of colleges capitalizing on the emerging competitive video-gaming industry.
By Hallie Busta • Oct. 5, 2018 -
Study: Dropping test-only placement could mean fewer students in remedial classes
Initial findings saw 14% of students place higher in math and 41.5% higher in English using alternative measures at seven New York community colleges.
By Halona Black • Oct. 2, 2018 -
U of North Georgia to add ‘Momentum Year’ for freshmen
Four in 10 full-time undergraduates at Georgia's public colleges won't graduate in six years, making them targets of initiatives to improve completion rates.
By Halona Black • Oct. 1, 2018 -
Subaru to offer applied sciences associate degree
Amid a shortage of auto mechanics, carmakers nationwide are shifting tactics and partnering with colleges to build a pipeline for skilled workers.
By James Paterson • Oct. 1, 2018 -
How 2-year colleges can support high-achieving students
Stronger support in the first year can lead to more fulfilling postsecondary careers that align with students' academic abilities and aspirations.
By Halona Black • Sept. 28, 2018 -
Q&A
Game on: How UNLV is teaching students the esports business
Robert Rippee, who runs the Esports Lab at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, shares strategies for teaching students the emerging business model.
By Hallie Busta • Sept. 28, 2018 -
Google’s IT certification heads for college curriculum
More than 25 community colleges and Northeastern University will offer credit for the five-course online program.
By James Paterson • Sept. 27, 2018 -
Investment in embedded certifications pays off
But college, business and state and federal government leaders must work together to overcome significant hurdles, writes think tank New America.
By James Paterson • Sept. 18, 2018 -
One-third of community college students in remedial courses don’t need them
A new report suggests looking beyond test scores to GPA and non-cognitive assessments to reduce the number of students required to take such classes.
By James Paterson • Sept. 12, 2018 -
Apprenticeships help nurses get bachelor’s degrees
The profession is advocating for more higher education for nurses, but four-year degrees can be costly and time-intensive on top of a rigorous career.
By James Paterson • Sept. 7, 2018 -
Samford U, SAS team up on sports analytics training
The collaboration comes as more tech companies align with higher education institutions of all sizes to bolster instruction in emerging fields.
By James Paterson • Aug. 30, 2018 -
Q&A
AAC&U’s Lynn Pasquerella on the need to ‘connect curriculum to career’ for college students
New graduates lack the skills needed to rise in the ranks at work, an analysis of two parallel surveys of business executives and hiring managers found.
By Hallie Busta • Aug. 28, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Higher ed administrators can better serve adult learners — here’s how
Older students often have different learning needs. Here are four, expert-recommended strategies for recruiting and retaining them.
By James Paterson • Aug. 27, 2018 -
South Carolina tech schools can now offer a bachelor’s degree
The state legislature approved a change that lets two-year programs offer four-year degrees in the emerging field of advanced manufacturing.
By James Paterson • Aug. 24, 2018 -
Survey: Faculty members voice concerns about student reliance on tech
Still, a majority said technology enhances instruction, according to Campus Technology's annual Teaching with Technology Survey.
By James Paterson • Aug. 23, 2018 -
Cutting liberal arts at a liberal arts college — but resisting programs in ‘vogue’
Goucher College is reducing offerings, but its president says it will resist "the temptation" to adopt vocational courses now popular with Americans.
By James Paterson • Aug. 18, 2018 -
Virtual labs to teach in-demand tech skills take shape
Eight California community colleges are working with IT experts to create cloud-based labs in order to enroll more students and reduce instructor workloads.
By James Paterson • Aug. 15, 2018 -
Artificial intelligence gaining ground as college teaching tool
The technology is being used to help students memorize STEM coursework and improve writing skills, among other things.
By James Paterson • Aug. 15, 2018 -
Amazon to train community college students in cloud computing
The tech giant is creating a certificate program with several Los Angeles-area institutions and hopes to launch a two-year degree.
By James Paterson • Aug. 14, 2018 -
Colleges tapping into untraditional programs to attract more students
However, critics are unsure whether these programs will boost sagging enrollments.
By James Paterson • Aug. 12, 2018 -
Big data supporting ‘millions of virtual experiments a month’
A data network operated by Massachusetts universities is allowing for connected exploration by thousands of researchers around the world.
By James Paterson • Aug. 2, 2018 -
New partnership offers colleges soft skills credentials for their students
Education Design Lab and Credly developed assessments for skills like critical thinking and empathy that businesses say they want employees to possess.
By James Paterson • Aug. 2, 2018
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