The U.S. makes up 5 percent of the world's population, yet it consumes 75 percent of the world's prescription drugs. Additionally, 52 million people in the U.S. over the age of 12 have used prescription drugs non-medically in their lifetime. With these statistics working against us, it's no surprise that prescription drugs are being used […]
When Indiana Gov. Mike Pence signed into law a controversial "religious freedom" bill, he probably didn't expect the backlash that resulted. Although supporters claim the law provides protection for individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, opponents say it opens the door for legal discrimination. Presidents from a number of Indiana institutions including Butler, Indiana, DePauw, […]
Partnerships between eight Los Angeles-area community colleges, 16 high schools and more than 100 employers launched in March to open tech career pathways to students and to strengthen the region's workforce. This program coincides with President Barack Obama's TechHire initiative—a call to increase the number of people qualified for jobs in the technology industry by […]
Yik Yak poses a danger to higher ed communities, but few institutions aggressively track its traffic or have tried to banish the anonymous social media site from campus, according to a UB reader survey. Nearly half of the approximately 500 respondents (48 percent) said bullying and insults posted on Yik Yak make the social network […]
College and university administrators, already aware of their obligations to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, ("Title IX"), are facing rapid changes and uncertainty in addressing the rights of transgender students. Though issues involving the rights of transgender students were rare as recently as a few years ago, it is […]
In 2015, many college-bound Americans will have some public higher learning or post-secondary education experience at the 1,132 community, technical, municipal, and county colleges across the Nation. In fact, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, 7.7 million Americans are already enrolled in Community Colleges. By now, everyone has heard about the President's call […]
American colleges and universities are becoming far more internationally focused. The rise in the number of foreign students on U.S. campuses is well-documented, with an 8 percent increase in foreign students seeking education at a U.S. college or university between the 2013-2014 school year alone, according to the Institute for International Education's Open Doors report. […]
There was a time when colleges and universities could put their best marketing message out to the masses, and wait for students to respond and express interest. Today, it's about being aggressive without being pushy, being more student-focused without being intrusive, and being more open to digital communication without sacrificing authenticity. It's a fine line […]
Today's approach to the complex challenge of ensuring students and graduates are successful is captured by this simple Helen Keller quote: "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." The idea of student success has evolved in higher ed, from a concept focused mainly on academic success and graduation rates to […]
Early-college high schools have inspired a new wave of close collaboration between K12 and higher education as both sides recognize the benefits of better preparing students for the rigors of college life and coursework. High school graduates who've taken college courses and experienced campus life—and who may have collected up to two years' worth of […]
