Clark University (Mass.) Clark welcomed its first full class under the Liberal Education and Effective Practice program in fall 2013. A record 7,291 students applied to be part of Clark’s class of 2018, a 31 percent increase over last year’s numbers and a 70 percent rise over two years. Mount Ida College (Mass.) Enrollments have […]
The go-to data point used to indicate whether an institution is helping students reach success has tended to be its graduation rate. Post-graduation employment is another indicator that colleges and universities will note for ROI-focused students and families. While these signs of success aren’t going anywhere, the definition of student success has evolved to include […]
Cutting-edge higher education institutions across the country are leveraging AV and IT technology to advance the learning experience on their campuses. Five of these institutions were honored at the 2014 AMX Innovation Awards, which were presented this past June at UBTech, higher ed’s leading national technology and leadership conference. The winners were selected from a […]
At the end of the 2014 Little League World Series star pitcher Mo'ne Davis got the call of her life. Mo'ne is only in 8th grade but already she has new learning and earning options. Head Coach of the University of Connecticut women's basketball team Geno Auriemma acknowledged the 13 year old's athletic prowess with […]
Steven Shaw spends much of his time analyzing spreadsheets and watching for trends. He also flies across the globe on extended trips that can last weeks. This might sound like a lot of work and resources—but for international student recruitment to be effective, it takes attention, buy-in and leadership at all levels, says Shaw, assistant […]
Is enterprise risk management worth the effort? What's gained by evaluating top risks across an entire college or university? A recent survey of 921 higher education leaders found a "conflicted" attitude toward comprehensive risk programs. Academic leaders say that ERM is an institutional priority, yet many of them don't follow through. At Grinnell, we examined […]
While the vast majority of international students adhere to high-quality practices when applying to U.S. higher education institutions, there is a real issue of those who don’t – and who take steps to game whatever systems are in place to gain access to an institution, misrepresenting themselves along the way. From fraudulent transcripts to test […]
There exist an endless number of articles, books, blogs, and interviews on the state of higher education (HE) in America. The themes are consistent – fewer resources, fewer students, bloated administrative staff, less affordability, unsustainable student debt, poor graduation rates, unimpressive employability skills and what the heck is a MOOC and why should I care. […]
Have net price calculators, merit scholarships and tuition discounts rendered sticker price meaningless? Not according to numerous surveys on the topic. The findings of three separate surveys over the past two years on the topic of cost and decision to apply suggest that students and parents give strong consideration to advertised price. A 2012 studentPOLL […]
Financial aid is in a state of flux, but an institution's size and selectivity offer clues to what kind of student assistance gets prioritized. Some public flagships and less-selective private schools are using increased merit aid to lure higher achievers from more prestigious private schools, while some highly selective colleges and universities are phasing out […]
