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Academic Affairs

How faculty are converting a great challenge to a great good

Many higher education professionals would argue that the changes brought on by the pandemic will have a lasting positive influence on how we teach.

Equal pay? It’s not happening at elite universities

Women continue to be underrepresented among the highest earners at institutions across the U.S.

Gen Z leery of 4-year degree paths, surveys show

What colleges and universities can do to reach a generation of students affected by the pandemic and the myriad options they have in furthering their education.

Attention to social mobility, students fuels Dominican U. success

The private university has embraced its mission to serve all students in Chicago, particularly those from the Latinx community, and its enrollment and retention numbers underscore that commitment.

COVID fueled shift to digital materials. Are they here to stay?

According to a new NACS report, faculty faced challenges early on in the pandemic but embraced technology, leaned away from print and realized some trends may become permanent.

Higher ed spent more than $23B from endowments in FY20

The pandemic and losses in tuition forced many institutions to get creative in the first half of last year, but what are the prospects long-term?
Tue Feb 23rd, 2021

Higher ed making a difference through Play Therapy centers

Colleges and universities, including the latest one at Sacred Heart in Connecticut, are offering both a training ground and bridge to communities to help children with social and emotional needs.
Mon Feb 22nd, 2021

7 rural community colleges join effort to boost student outcomes

The cohort will be part of an Achieving the Dream mission to close equity and achievement gaps, bolster digital workforce readiness and build 'resiliency' within their regions.
Thu Feb 18th, 2021

Study: Pre-recorded videos can boost student learning

A new report shows that asynchronous instruction has advantages and may improve scores for remote students.
Thu Feb 18th, 2021

Senators press Biden on $50K debt forgiveness, but he says no

Warren and Schumer say it is "time to act" but the President is not comfortable with the amount, continuing to lean toward the $10,000 figure.

Wed Feb 17th, 2021

Source: Columbia students vote to continue strike

Students are refusing to give in on tuition and other demands, calling on alumni to help in their fight.
Wed Feb 17th, 2021