Filter & Sort
Who Needs a 5-Day Schedule?
Students aren't flocking to programs to cram a full courseload in one day, but the ability to be on campus just two days a week may have staying power.
Dorm Living as a Psychological Science
Some small colleges are using the Myers-Briggs personality test to either match freshman roommates or help resolve conflict between them.
The Academic Work Force, 2007
The economic downturn may portend contraction of college staffs in the offing. But an annual federal report finds continued growth, particularly in instructional staff and administrative professionals.
Diverting Students from Developmental Ed
U. of Texas at El Paso has redesigned some courses, and created alternative streams for students who otherwise would start a traditional remedial sequence.
Making Engagement Data Meaningful
Gallaudet U. tries to use annual student survey to measure the effectiveness of significant revisions in its undergraduate curriculum and institutional mission.
With Budget Crunch Hitting IT, Time to Rethink Role?
Colleges' information technology budgets aren't immune to the economic downturn, and some CIOs see opportunity to streamline priorities and recast their mission.