By Phil Hill. Nine months ago we wrote about the new movement for the companies formerly know as "for-profits" in the education space to convert the actual schools into non-profit entities and declare their intent for parent companies to become a new form of Online Program Management (OPM) providers. More...
How our university improved student retention by 5 percent
As a student, choosing a college is a significant decision that has a lifelong impact, personally and professionally. Many factors come into play: the campus experience, available academic programs, cost, sports and athletic opportunities, residences, and word-of-mouth referrals. More...
It’s a website … it’s a portfolio… Whatever it is, it’s much better than a resume
Have students create their own website to demonstrate mastery of your course content. More...
6 unique scholarships to inspire students in the new year
Scholarships cover a multitude of student interests and career paths, and they can help reduce financial aid needs. More...
Is your campus in one of the top college towns and cities in the U.S.?
A new ranking examines the factors that contribute to a campus and its surrounding environment. More...
How can small colleges survive the 21st century?
Small colleges are struggling more than ever. What can be done. More...
Here’s how to increase retention in computer science programs
A new report addresses the “vitally important” issue of diversity in computer science and offers an array of recommendations to improve retention rates in undergraduate computer science programs. More...
41 edtech predictions for higher ed in 2019
We asked 20 edtech executives to look into their crystal balls and share their thoughts about what will happen in 2019. In addition to the usual suspects—artificial intelligence (AI), active learning, and microcredentials—people predicted more nuanced uses of data (to handle campus security, for instance), chatbots to help with studying, and blockchain-enabled digital student IDs to improve security. More...
#1: Experts say we’re approaching a third wave of higher-ed reform
The new report from Jobs for the Future (JFF) and Pearson notes that a career path won’t have a single-job trajectory, but instead will require a lifetime of learning. Higher education will have to experience significant reform to create graduates equipped for such a workforce, the report’s authors claim. More...
Student loans in the present and future: a Bloomberg analysis
What’s the state of student loans for American higher ed, and how is that situation likely to develop in the future? A new Bloomberg investigation yields some important and disturbing insights. More...