When higher education takes on real problems in real time, in addition to fundamental basic research, it can serve students, families and society in novel ways.
The University of Wisconsin System's Board of Regents fired President Jay Rothman saying it had "lost confidence" in the leader after an annual performance review.
As automation and fewer entry-level jobs reshape the labor market, community colleges must move beyond reactive workforce training and take a more proactive role in regional economic growth.
The "great unbundling" of community colleges' academic offerings is rapidly feeding career-ready adult learners into high-demand fields. The prize for institutions: Higher enrollment and student buy-in.
By following specific and proven strategies, the nation’s colleges and universities can reassure nervous students, families and policymakers and build pathways to completion of credentials of value that can lift up individuals and communities.
