The first retention early warning system that I know of was Purdue Course Signals. It was an experiment undertaken by Purdue University to—you guessed it—increase student retention, particularly in the first year of college, when students tend to drop out most often. More...
The term "learning engineering" was first used by Nobel laureate and Carnegie Mellon University polymath Herbert Simon in 1966. It has been around for quite a while. But it is a term whose time as finally has come and, as such, we are seeing the usual academic turf wars over its meaning and value. More...
Here are some of the most common characteristics of student support programs--and tips on how to turn potential pitfalls into program and student success. More...
Higher education is saturated with online programs from numerous colleges and universities. So, if a small private non-profit university was interested in expanding its online presence, how would it go about doing it? How would it differentiate itself from the myriad of choices that students wade through when they are interested in returning to school for a degree. More...
In the coming years, students say using video in education will play a large role in personalized and self-paced learning, along with helping prepare for success in the workforce, according to a new report. More...
The majority of college students say they have experienced mental health issues on campus, putting the burden on higher-ed leaders to support student mental health and well-being, according to a new report. More...
Targeting the time from late high school to junior year of college could help improve students' math performance. More...
Hybrid campuses offer working adults a fresh alternative to traditional campuses, including drop-in support services and co-working spaces. More...
These top trends help you identify some of the biggest predictions for this academic year. More...
Students can ramp up their employability skills and earn college credit through a new program focusing on real-world outcomes. More...
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