A recent decline in enrollment at New Mexico public colleges outpaced nearly every state in the nation. More...
More ways OER benefit students and teachers
A year ago, I was thrilled when New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced an $8 million investment in open educational resources — freely available, high-quality materials that can be downloaded, edited, and shared. More...
Texas Tech University System Public Art Program launches ArTTrek App
The Texas Tech University System Public Art Program today (April 24) announced its new app, ArTTrek, that can be downloaded to IOS or Android mobile devices. The app provides information about the program's collection, the ability to create maps guiding users to different artworks on TTU System campuses and much more. More...
Bareburger partners with UNiDAYS
As part of the strategic partnership, Bareburger is leveraging UNiDAYS' Student Verification Technology and Student Incentive Program to reward UNiDAYS college student members with 15 percent off at 19 participating locations throughout Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn and Hoboken. More...
Helping higher ed improve its business model
Each year, $30 billion are spent on incoming freshmen scholarships in our country. However, research indicates that several educational institutions are struggling financially and student success is questionable. Student loans continue to increase, and degree attainment rates for 4-year college are around 34 percent. More...
How to handle threats to a campus
Community colleges should have a crisis management team in place and strong partnerships with law enforcement in order to be ready to respond to any threats of violence as well as to reassure the community after the fact. More...
Arkansas State launches mobile app
Arkansas State University today announced the launch of a new mobile app designed to foster better communication and help students engage on campus. Built in partnership with OOHLALA Mobile, which works with colleges and universities worldwide to improve student engagement, retention, and success, the comprehensive app will include message boards, event tracking tools, calendars, and other resources, all accessible through a single sign-on. More...
Freeholder director calls on college board to explore merger
Cumberland County Freeholder Director Joseph Derella has doubled down on his desire for the community college here to look into a possible merger with another South Jersey institution. More...
Community colleges ramping up services for formerly incarcerated students
For the last couple of years, staff at Glendale Community College has taken an ad hoc approach to helping students who enrolled after serving prison sentences. More...
Pursuing national accreditation to create access quickly while proving quality and rigor
Launching an innovative online education division—one that vastly expands access to postsecondary programming while also providing students a valuable outcome and credential at the end of their program—is critical for modern and forward-thinking colleges and universities. More...