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Unlike with other recent studies that found nudging students to be generally ineffective, a new study in which the nudge comes from a familiar counselor and a reply involves additional guidance and support shows positive results.
When developed and executed with best practices in mind, student financial responsibility agreements protect institutions legally and financially. Here are considerations for implementing effective agreements.
A growing number of colleges are no longer requiring standardized exam scores for student applications, which officials say increases college access.
The past month has seen a surge in news about colleges planning mergers, ending merger talks and moving forward from closure or near-closure. Here’s an update on all that’s been happening related to higher ed mergers across the country.
From teatime to cricket snacks, and robotic delivery to sustainable silverware, the new academic year brings students more dining options.
The decade to come at High Point University will bring many changes, yet under steady leadership from Nido Qubein.
Despite the recent attention to well-being in medical schools, the presence of a physical space dedicated to wellness is still an emerging concept. One university is changing that.
Higher ed leaders considering electric scooters, the newest popular mode of alternative transportation, must keep safety in mind before bringing them to campus.
Campus counseling centers look to meet student mental health needs outside of regular business hours.
As a new academic year gets underway, faculty and academic affairs administrators must consider how to prevent cheating on exams and papers in light of the ever-evolving tactics that students use.
Experts address what they see as the biggest hurdle colleges face in ensuring that administrators in multiple departments are aware of student success-related data and of using such data for joint decision-making.
State minimum wage laws impact colleges as employers, but as our survey shows, in many cases higher ed is offering entry-level employees a better-than-mandated deal.
As the merger between University of Bridgeport and Marlboro College demonstrates, struggling higher ed institutions need not look only in their own neighborhood for life-saving partnerships with other colleges.
A quick resource guide on how careful handling of delinquent student accounts can positively impact student success
Here are six so-called dining hall hacks to get students to spend more of their time in campus eateries.
Hazardous waste management and prevention involves training, emergency preparation and knowledge of the substances being used. Campus officials must have answers to these four questions to lower their hazmat risk.
How strong mobile giving platforms and social media promotions can fuel your advancement campaign
Small-college purchasing managers have one big challenge—finding ways to help colleagues with all areas and types of procurement, from technology to facilities to research. So what can purchasing professionals on small campuses do to not only survive, but also to thrive?
Here’s how to ensure that your higher ed institution’s mailroom incorporates best practices to increase efficiencies and service.
ResNet survey finds there is significant support for better Wi-Fi across campus—even from non-IT administrators
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