Student Attendance & Success: Professor Insights
Professor Hartert's research reveals attendance strongly predicts student success. Studies highlight challenges: work, mental health, finances. Active learning & flexibility can boost engagement.
ADA Title II Compliance: Web Accessibility for Higher Education
ADA Title II mandates WCAG 2.1 AA compliance for public colleges' web content and apps. Key steps: assess digital spaces, update procurement, and address STEM challenges for accessible learning. Deadline: April 2026.
Guilford College: Funding, Accreditation, and Future Plans
Guilford College faces financial challenges, accreditation concerns, and declining enrollment. Fundraising campaigns and strategic initiatives aim to secure its future and maintain accreditation. Budget cuts are anticipated.
High School Students: Preparedness & Post-Graduation Options
Study reveals high school students feel unprepared for post-secondary education & rely on parents/teachers for guidance, who also lack awareness of available options. More resources are needed to bridge the gap.
College Budget Cuts: Adapting to Enrollment Challenges
Colleges face budget cuts due to enrollment uncertainty & federal funding changes. Strategies include tuition adjustments, program prioritization, & clear communication to stakeholders for institutional advancement.
Keystone College: Merger Saves Accreditation After Financial Struggles
Keystone College's merger with WIER secures its accreditation after facing financial difficulties and enrollment decline. The merger, approved by MSCHE, ensures the college's future under its existing name and mission.
College Dropouts: New Pathways to Credentials
37.6M working-age adults have college credits but no degree. Colorado's program allows awarding associate degrees for previously earned credits, boosting re-engagement and completion rates for 'some college, no credential' (SCNC) adults.
Purdue Ends Partnership with Student Paper ‘The Backer’
Purdue University ended its partnership with 'The Backer,' restricting distribution and use of the 'Purdue' name. The university cites freedom of expression and nonpartisanship as reasons for the change.
Trump Education Reforms Halted: Court Blocks Workforce Cuts
A court halted Trump administration's Education Department workforce cuts, siding with Democratic states. The ruling prevents the transfer of education responsibilities, citing potential impairment of statutory functions.
Families’ College Investment Doubts & Engagement Needs
Families are skeptical about college ROI and want more access & updates. They provide crucial student support, especially for first-gen & low-income students, but feel sidelined. Engagement is key.
New England Transfer Guarantee: Simplifying College Transfers
The New England Transfer Guarantee (NETG) simplifies college transfers, especially for low-income students. NETG ensures baccalaureate completion with high GPAs and low withdrawal rates. Scaling to 6 states.
Trump’s Higher Education Accreditation Plans: Uncertainty & Concerns
Experts voice concerns over Trump's plans for higher education accreditation, focusing on diversity, equity, and student outcomes. Uncertainty surrounds potential impacts on institutions.
VR in Education: Immersive Learning and Virtual Reality on Campus
Universities are embracing VR for immersive learning, from medical simulations to criminal justice mock trials. VR enhances engagement, offers low-risk practice, and improves learning outcomes across various disciplines.
Leadership at Small Institutions: Guidelines & Insights
Leadership in small institutions requires ability, integrity, and understanding of its unique culture. Honest communication and prioritizing the institution's interests are crucial for success. Avoid exploiting anxieties.
College Enrollment Rises: Spring 2025 Data
College enrollment increased by 3.2% in Spring 2025. Graduate registration is up, while undergraduate still lags pre-pandemic levels. Biggest gains at trade-focused colleges.
AI in Education: Adoption, Challenges, and Strategies
Explore AI adoption in education: strategies, challenges (staffing, buy-in), and training. Discover how universities are balancing AI use with responsibility and empowering faculty.
Research Funding Crisis: Philanthropy vs. Government Support
Federal research funding cuts are shifting the burden to private philanthropy. Foundations face challenges filling the gap as demand surges and government support diminishes, impacting scientific progress.