By Laura Devaney. College affordability has been a focal point of President Obama’s presidency, and it remains a large issue in the 2016 presidential campaign and in policy debates across the nation. More...
Still? 3 ways higher ed is underutilizing data
By Laura Devaney. New study reveals a major opportunity to enhance data-driven decision making around program development, enrollment and retention. More...
Is your institution keeping up with leading universities in the cloud race?
By Laura Devaney. Despite a dwindling budget, 81 percent of higher education cloud adopters participating in a recent survey said their institution will increase spending on cloud technologies in 2017. More...
In the marketplace: A 3D calculus game, data science, and more
By Laura Devaney. Tech-savvy educators know they must stay on top of the myriad changes and trends in education to learn how teaching and learning can best benefit from technology’s near-constant change. More...
4 ways your institution can improve digital literacy for student workforce success
By Laura Devaney. Forming partnerships and maintaining a maker mindset are two ways to improve digital literacy and help prepare students for the global economy they will enter upon graduation, according to a new report. More...
UCLA launches career coaching for alumni, continuing education students
By Laura Devaney. New partnership with InsideTrack connects alumni and Extension students with professional coaching and personalized support. More...
Urban makerspace partnership links industry with education
By Laura Devaney. A higher education partnership in Baltimore will help connect students with a makerspace to build their educational and manufacturing opportunities and expand their employment prospects. More...
Do closed captions impact student learning?
By Laura Devaney. Though most students using closed captions and transcripts on video and multimedia say they are a valuable learning tool, the resources are not regularly available to students who might need or want them, according to a national study from Oregon State University. More...
Calif. education leaders launch college promise campaign
New app lauched alongside the campaign aims to help students become college ready. More...
Top college students who lose small amounts of financial aid more likely to drop out
High-performing students are more likely to drop out of school if they lose relatively small amounts of financial aid, according to an analysis released today by EAB. More...