Deep Dive: Page 8
Industry insights from our journalists
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What's next for higher ed's for-profit colleges?
More M&A and nonprofit conversions are expected as the troubled sector stares down political uncertainty in 2020 and beyond.
Hallie Busta • Dec. 19, 2018 -
4 questions DeVos' Title IX rules leave unanswered
We asked legal experts what they think about the Ed Department's proposed overhaul and how colleges should prepare to carry it out.
Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 18, 2018 -
As gun violence continues, colleges sharpen campus safety message
A new video from Northwestern University puts a twist on a familiar format as colleges take several steps to increase awareness and prevention.
James Paterson • Nov. 20, 2018 -
What is the future of fraternities on college campuses?
After four student deaths in 2017 and pressure from parents, colleges are cracking down — but just how far they'll go is still to be determined.
James Paterson • Nov. 13, 2018 -
Feds want to write transgender students out of Title IX, but colleges should tread carefully
As one agency readies a narrow definition of gender under the anti-discrimination law, experts advise colleges to double down on protecting transgender students.
Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 12, 2018 -
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Colleges' guide to supporting diversity efforts on campus
We're looking at the challenges colleges face in attracting and retaining students from a range of racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds — and where they're dropping the ball.
Hallie Busta and James Paterson • Oct. 19, 2018 -
How many colleges and universities have closed since 2016?
Gannon University and Ursuline College signed a letter of intent to combine under the Gannon name.
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With affirmative action under fire, what’s the future of racial diversity on campus?
With one of the biggest challenges yet to the policy underway, colleges that consider race in admissions should be ready to change their approach.
Hallie Busta • Oct. 15, 2018 -
How to find the metric for diversity on college campuses
Recruitment experts say institutions aren't doing enough to measure the impact of their efforts to attract and retain a diverse student body.
James Paterson • Oct. 15, 2018 -
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What's the blueprint for a 21st-century college campus?
With enrollments declining and technology advancing, colleges are breaking ground on high- and low-tech spaces that offer new ways to engage.
James Paterson • Oct. 10, 2018 -
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The future of American higher education abroad faces a test in Hungary
Central European University, which is chartered in the U.S., may be forced to leave the country, raising questions about the limits of academic freedom and the role of global education.
Shalina Chatlani • Sept. 12, 2018 -
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.
James Paterson • Aug. 27, 2018 -
Dual enrollment is increasing college-going behavior, but only for some students
These programs offer a taste of the college experience, but certain limitations hinder access for students from underserved backgrounds.
Shalina Chatlani • Aug. 27, 2018 -
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The challenge of a universal transcript
Students learn in different ways, but it's hard for higher education leaders to assess the value of each credential earned. Could blockchain and mixed modality frameworks be the solution?
Shalina Chatlani • Aug. 1, 2018 -
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Hungry for change: The mindset shift higher ed needs to address student housing and food insecurity
Recognizing signs of these issues on campus is a start, but allocating already-limited resources and forging partnerships is key to change.
Shalina Chatlani • July 18, 2018 -
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How higher ed leaders grapple with the impact of immigration policy
Most Latinx students are U.S. citizens, but the political climate affects their ability to feel welcome on campus. Here's a look at the ways institutions are supporting these students.
Autumn A. Arnett • July 17, 2018 -
6 higher ed leaders sound off about diversity and civility on campus
Administrators at small colleges across the country share their institutions' efforts to create more inclusive campus environments.
Autumn A. Arnett • July 11, 2018 -
With dwindling financial support, what can presidents do to help their institutions stay afloat?
Leaders from institutions with limited resources share their tips for working with policymakers and maintaining funding in dire times of constraint.
Shalina Chatlani • June 27, 2018 -
Is AI disrupting higher education?
There is plenty of excitement around the technology, but feeding into the hype could have negative consequences, higher ed leaders say.
Shalina Chatlani • June 19, 2018 -
Offering inmates a second chance through degree pathways
How Rutgers University and Raritan Valley Community College, which are among the roughly 70 institutions in the Second Chance Pell pilot program, are educating incarcerated students.
Autumn A. Arnett • June 18, 2018 -
Preparing students for the workplace of the future
With automation expected to play an increasing role in the workplace, colleges are rethinking how they prepare students for post-graduation jobs.
Shalina Chatlani • June 13, 2018 -
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How one college is fighting to come back from extinction
Eastern Tennessee's Knoxville College shut its doors in May 2015. Now it's re-opening them — online, at first — this fall.
Autumn A. Arnett • June 12, 2018 -
Tapping into the military identity to better serve veterans
Working with military-affiliated students effectively is less about intervention strategies and more about a mindset shift.
Shalina Chatlani • June 6, 2018 -
Is dual mission education the key to increasing postsecondary access?
Serving all a region's students may be necessary to the economic sustainability of the nation — but it can run counter to the 'Harvard envy' that prevails in higher education.
Autumn A. Arnett • May 30, 2018 -
It's time to break silos, look at education as a continuum, leaders say
Recognizing a failure of education systems at all levels, pre-K, higher education and business experts say the only way to boost student success and fulfill workforce needs is through better collaboration.
Autumn A. Arnett • May 7, 2018
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