Deep Dive: Page 10

Industry insights from our journalists


  • Facing a perfect storm of circumstances, PA leaders take radical approach to higher ed model

    Leaders are redesigning the system’s framework to align more closely with the priorities of ensuring student success and transforming leadership and governance at public institutions. 

    Autumn A. Arnett • Feb. 20, 2018
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    Landmark College students create virtual reality game for statistics

    The institution, which primarily serves students with learning disabilities, found a way to make statistical thinking fun and accessible. 

    Jeremy House • Feb. 15, 2018
  • Institutional Innovation: Maximizing student outreach through artificial intelligence

    This week we take a look at using artificial intelligence as a sustained innovation to target student enrollment. A case study of Georgia State University's use of AI shows increased enrollment with no additional staff.

    Shalina Chatlani • Feb. 14, 2018
  • People of Higher Ed: Pace University President Marvin Krislov is a champion for diversity and access

    In our latest column, Marvin Krislov discusses educating a next generation of students amid higher education's challenges.

    Jeremy House • Feb. 8, 2018
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    Higher Ed can take the lead in growing IoT economy

    Carnegie Mellon and the University of Wisconsin are among institutions active in Internet of Things curriculum.

    Patti Zarling • Feb. 7, 2018
  • As companies step up to train workers in rapidly changing technologies, can universities keep up?

    Backers say Woz U will help fill a labor gap and connect students to jobs without taking on mountains of student debt.  

    Patti Zarling • Feb. 6, 2018
  • Are college benefit corporations a new model for higher ed?

    A decreased regulatory environment could see a number of for-profits institutions applying, or re-applying, for nonprofit status as public benefit corporations. What does this mean for the industry?

    Jeremy House • Feb. 6, 2018
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    The future of higher ed accountability — where accreditors, administrators divide

    Leaders on both sides of the debate discuss what needs to happen for there to be better quality assurance standards throughout the industry. 

    Shalina Chatlani • Feb. 5, 2018
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    What higher ed leaders need to know about retention

    From using mobile apps for targeting distance learners to a series of charts showing the state of retention throughout the nation, here's everything you need to stay on the pulse of this topic. 

    Autumn A. Arnett • Feb. 2, 2018
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    'The sky is falling, stuff is tanking!'

    Higher education set current campus policies when growth was the norm. What does the industry do now that the norm has shifted?

    Autumn A. Arnett • Feb. 1, 2018
  • At Governors State U, personal touches help drive connection to course materials

    Like many other institutions, Governors State is working fervently to find ways to make education more relevant for students.

    Autumn A. Arnett • Jan. 30, 2018
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    The state of retention and completion in higher education in 9 charts

    Overall, the retention and graduation numbers aren't pretty.

    Jeremy House and Autumn A. Arnett • Jan. 29, 2018
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    Are mobile apps a key to online student retention success?

    Mobile applications could be the right mix of convenience and classroom quality — but only if designed well. 

    Shalina Chatlani • Jan. 29, 2018
  • Beyond grades

    Admissions offices are giving character attributes more weight in the application process in hopes of boosting student retention.

    James Paterson • Jan. 29, 2018
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    What can data do for students?

    Online universities use big-data to spot roadblocks to student success before it’s too late.

    Jeremy House • Jan. 29, 2018
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    How leaders can effectively manage controversy while protecting free speech

    As issues of free speech proliferate across college campuses, higher ed leaders need to plan ahead to avoid a public-facing crisis. 

    Shalina Chatlani • Jan. 29, 2018
  • Finding shared governance on campus

    Consulting everyone on every decision could hamper innovation, but not working with stakeholders could have grave consequences. Leaders weigh in on how to find the balance.

    Autumn A. Arnett • Jan. 26, 2018
  • Leading Thoughts: We need to talk about sexual assault on campus (again)

    Michigan State University sports physician Larry Nassar will spend up to 175 years in prison, but for the university, the trial is far from over.

    Autumn A. Arnett • Jan. 26, 2018
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    8 global trends impacting higher ed

    Tightening immigration rules, increasing automation and rising college enrollment internationally are among the external forces U.S. colleges face.

    Shalina Chatlani • Jan. 24, 2018
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    Lessons in leadership

    Three administrators share their keys to success and institutional transformation.

    Autumn A. Arnett • Jan. 24, 2018
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    How colleges can 'de-risk' innovation

    Students and faculty are eager to innovate and start businesses — and they need the help that institutions are increasingly providing.

    Patti Zarling • Jan. 22, 2018
  • Institutional Innovation: How can higher ed leaders successfully innovate?

    In our inaugural column, we discuss what it means to innovate practically and positively. 

    Shalina Chatlani • Jan. 19, 2018
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    Cambridge K-12 standards enhancing students' college-readiness

    Why college administrators need to know about this international curriculum employed by 10,000 schools worldwide and a growing number in the U.S.

    Shalina Chatlani • Jan. 18, 2018
  • 5 higher ed leaders to watch in 2018 (and beyond)

    Strong financial savvy, fundraising prowess and a pronounced desire for students to succeed make these administrators stand out.

    Autumn A. Arnett • Jan. 16, 2018
  • Some colleges see online programs as a way to stay afloat

    The need to attract older, working students through flexible online programs is especially acute for smaller, rural schools.

    Patti Zarling • Jan. 14, 2018