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Understanding the College Enrollment Drop
Two national experts explore why community colleges have lost students, whether and when enrollments are likely to start climbing again, and how institutions should respond.
New Programs: Mechanical Engineering, Smart Manufacturing, HR Analytics, Accounting, Nursing
Colorado State University is starting an online master’s degree in mechanical engineering. Lorain County Community College is starting a bachelor...
The True Cost of Federal Student Loans
The Education Department said the federal student loan program is generating billions in income for the federal government. A new report from the GAO shows that it is causing billions in lost revenue due to flaws in budget estimates.
Professor Whose Work Influenced Buffalo Killer Retires
A University of Notre Dame professor whose writing appeared in the alleged Buffalo, N.Y., killer’s racist screed has retired, The...
Alcohol and Sexual Assault on College Campuses
Sexual assault is a major problem on college campuses. In today’s Academic Minute, the University of Arizona’s Mary Koss says...
Colleges Look to Staffing Firms to Allow Remote Work
To address the legal questions and potential HR issues that can arise when employees move across state lines, some universities partner with third-party firms to keep employees on the payroll from afar.
Consolidating Campuses, Reconceptualizing Workspaces
The Pennsylvania state higher ed system sold off the building that housed the chancellor’s office and made the former occupants remote workers. The move was a reflection of system leaders’ attempts to innovate and adjust to new workplace realities.
9 Ways to Elevate First-Generation Student Support
Efforts by colleges and universities to strengthen and personalize supports for first-generation students largely get noticed. A survey reveals areas for expanded communication and connection opportunities.