Submitted by Stefanie Botelho. Part of what’s driving the AV/IT convergence is the popularity of active classrooms, where a combination of new technology, learning space design and instructional strategy fosters engagement and collaboration. More...
One dead, multiple injured in stabbing attack on UT-Austin campus
Submitted by Stefanie Botelho. A student at the University of Texas at Austin, wielding a large Bowie-like hunting knife, is suspected of stabbing four other students on campus Monday afternoon, killing one of them, police said. More...
Congressional budget deal wards off Trump’s wish list of higher ed cuts
Submitted by Stefanie Botelho. A bipartisan bill to fund the government through the end of September protects higher-education programs that are under threat from the 2018 White House budget proposal, setting the stage for a fight over appropriations before the end of the year. More...
Talent headhunters should focus on internal employees, not recruitment
By Christopher A. Gearin and Rodney C. Gee. Higher education needs to focus on employee development and start rebuilding their own farm systems. Why do so many colleges look externally for new talent instead of developing their employees. More...
Strengthening the general ed curriculum
By James Muyskens. The weakest link in the expanding instructional continuum—where we are least successful—is in general education and freshman introductory courses. More...
Analyze student data for real progress in student success
By Dawn Papandrea. There’s no doubt that higher ed institutions have access to tons of student data these days, but what separates actionable insights from analytics overload. More...
Data champions make a difference in building analytics culture
By Dawn Papandrea. It’s no coincidence that administrators at the College of Visual and Performing Arts at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro constantly inquire about student scores, and they have one of the highest retention rates on campus. More...
Data technology providers on analytics usage barriers
By Dawn Papandrea. What is the biggest roadblock to effective use of data analytics tools as they relate to student success. More...
IoT takes control of colleges
By Kelly Walsh. Growth forecasts suggest tens of billions of devices will be connected as spending exceeds $1 trillion by 2020, according the 2017 NMC Horizons Report for Higher Education. More...
Trump travel ban may affect international enrollment
By Rahul Choudaha. The current anti-immigrant rhetoric in the U.S. has collided with the economic challenges of source countries, creating a perfect storm for international student enrollment. More...