LGBTQ talent and institutional success
Submitted by Tim Goral. And increasingly, though there remains much to be done, it is clear that we cannot achieve our maximum potential without taking full advantage of the considerable talent and commitment to our institutions that LGBTQ employees, students, alumni and community leaders bring. More...Research highlights imperative of higher ed planning, advising reform
Submitted by Stefanie Botelho. As postsecondary student retention and completion rates in the US fail to improve at expected rates, there has been an increased focus on advising and specifically an approach called integrated planning and advising for student success (iPASS). More...Building global leadership
Submitted by Stefanie Botelho. International House, founded by the Rockefeller and Dodge families, is an organization dedicated to developing the global leaders of the future. Since opening its doors in New York City in 1924, International House has provided a home and unique educational experience where international students can connect and inspire. More...Sanctioning body may consider UI request to allow reprimand
Submitted by Stefanie Botelho. Following an American Association of University Professors decision over the weekend to sanction the University of Iowa for its recent presidential search, UI faculty leaders are calling on the national association to change its rules to allow reprimands of governing boards. More...An esteemed liberal arts college pushes for new revenue
Submitted by Stefanie Botelho. Trinity College fits the profile of a certain kind of liberal arts school found in many places along the East Coast: Its history dates to 1823, its campus is somewhat Gothic and its reputation is esteemed. More...Prevalent launches higher ed vendor network
Submitted by Stefanie Botelho. Prevalent, Inc., the leader in Third-Party Risk and Vendor Threat Intelligence, today announced the launch of the Higher Education Vendor Network (HEVN), the next in a series of vendor networks initiated by Prevalent that reduce costs, risk, and overhead for both vendors and their customers. More...How much fraud is there in higher ed?
Submitted by Stefanie Botelho. The Obama administration is offering its best guess to that sweeping question. As part of the administration’s proposal, unveiled last week, to write new rules governing debt relief for student loan borrowers who were deceived or defrauded by their college, the Education Department had to outline its complicated analysis for gauging the plan’s potential hit to taxpayers. More...In college turmoil, signs of a changed relationship with students
Submitted by Stefanie Botelho. Given all that has happened on so many campuses over the last few years, it’s hard to pick the one that has been roiled the most by struggles over political correctness. But Oberlin College would certainly be in the running. More...
