New program helps older special needs students in postsecondary world
AI is reshaping entry-level work and the talent pipeline
Results from a new survey find AI is associated with rising productivity expectations and changes to early career tasks, and is exposing gaps in workforce training
Why online ed accessibility is not a “when we get to it” issue
In the era of online learning, schools, colleges and universities are quickly learning that it’s not enough to provide online content—the content must be accessible for all. But…
Op-ed: Making sure grads are more prepared for jobs than interviews
According to a recent study, surveyed students may be more prepared for an initial interview than for the skills required for the job—a trend that could ultimately affect…
5 steps to help CBE topple the credit hour
Colleges and universities weary of the barriers currently associated with the credit hour may find an alternative CBE solution within a new framework. The adoption of competency-based programs…
Net neutrality gains FCC approval
In a momentous decision for the future of the open internet, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on February 26 approved net neutrality regulations to oversee online traffic and…
Is faculty career flexibility the next disruptive innovation?
The need to redefine faculty career flexibility is derived from an urgency to not only innovate college and university offerings for students to remain competitive in higher education,…
Tech expenses could be allowed under 529 spending
Computers and technology equipment would become qualified expenses in 529 college savings plans under a bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on Feb. 25. H.R. 529…
How is Obama’s plan affecting community college practice?
President Obama’s proposed “free community college” plan sounds great in theory, but how does this proposal affect community colleges? Will key characteristics like mission, administrative duties, and even…
University moves past the myth of fits-all analytics
Analytics technology, like MOOCs, soared in popularity within the last few years. But just like MOOCs, many institutions have found that the key to success is not in…
“Sloppy” red tape requirements costing universities millions
