Many institutions approached online and digital learning with a slow burn that the pandemic pushed into overdrive. Practically overnight, institutions had to re-calibrate and move instruction online, with 75% of undergraduate students enrolled in at least one distance education course — a 97% year-over-year increase (11.8 million vs. 6.0 million students). But students weren’t the […]
The Top 100 Degree Producers rankings is based on analysis of the preliminary public release of 2020-21 data by Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Statistics.
Holy Names University had "struggled to remain" open as administrators sought a merger as they grappled with rising operational costs, declining enrollment, and students' increased need for financial aid.
Based on criteria such as hands-on program training, privacy and ethics, and government and national security, Carnegie Mellon University, DePaul University and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University rank among the top three.
Students increasingly expect their schools to offer academic support, career counseling and even social activities online, according to the 2022 CIN EdTech Student Survey by the College Innovation Network at Western Governors University.
Since the pandemic, Dr. Kenneth Carter noticed a sense of burnout from his students and faculty. Using student-inspired principles, he is leading the charge at the University of Oxford of Emory to create a sense of belonging and identity for all.
Removing barriers to an art and design university education means admission should not be based on SAT or ACT scores, portfolios for undergraduates, proof of high grades, or lengthy essays.
Higher-education leaders are seeking better representation and support for diverse student populations. A 2021 survey found that 84 percent of university presidents believe that issues surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion should be addressed. Attracting a diverse group of students is only the beginning: Leaders must also consider how to create an equitable learning experience for […]
The pipeline of traditional-age students will tighten further midway through this decade because of the drop in births during the Great Recession of 2008, forcing college leaders to compete more aggressively for fewer students.
