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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Deep DiveWith 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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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OpinionPresident 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 -
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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 -
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Q&AHow 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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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
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