Making the argument to consider academic freedom in college rankings. Currently, college rankings are based on a variety of select performance indicators, such as student retention rates, reputation, admissions selectivity, and so on. However, one factor that is notably absent from these ranking metrics is the question of academic freedom. Here’s why we should consider […]
Category: Higher Education
Feb 27, 2020
Feb 20, 2020
How declining student enrollment will affect higher education in the coming years. As a result of the U.S.’s negative birthrate, colleges and universities are anticipating a steep drop-off in student enrollment. Because this means a decrease in tuition revenue, many higher education institutions are looking for ways to prepare. Here’s what you need to know […]
Feb 13, 2020
Learn how human resources at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) is helping faculty build education skills and knowledge for student success. NWTC is a two-year technical college offering over 200 career-focused programs. To ensure that students get the real-life advice and expertise that they need, the college recruits faculty straight from the industries that they […]
Feb 06, 2020
Learn about the proposed changes to the Higher Education Act. In October of 2019, the Democratic-controlled House of Representatives released its proposal to rewrite the Higher Education Act (HEA). The revamped version of the HEA, called the College Affordability Act, would focus on increased federal funding for higher education institutions. More specifically, the proposed changes […]
Jan 30, 2020
Recent study suggests unequal distribution of “good jobs” is connected to racial inequalities in higher education. In a study conducted by Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce and JP Morgan Chase, the authors found that, while employment rose for white, black, and Latino workers from 1991-2016, the improvements were not evenly divided. The […]
Jan 23, 2020
Learn about the University Innovation Alliance and what they are doing to address major problems in the higher education system. Traditionally, higher education institutions have been criticized for their seeming unwillingness to work together. To combat such views, the University Innovation Alliance (UIA) was established with the goal of getting universities to come together, share […]
Dec 26, 2019
Colleges and universities are concerned about how the competition for new applicants will affect revenue growth. Currently, the slowdown in high school graduates is creating a shrinking applicant pool for colleges to fight over. As the battle for top students intensifies, many colleges and universities are concerned about how the competition for new applicants will […]
Dec 19, 2019
Learn how higher education institutions in urban settings are proving their social worth through civic engagement. Colleges and universities have always had a major impact on their surrounding communities. As these institutions are typically major employers and property owners, it is easy to see why. Additionally, many schools located in highly-populated areas are taking things […]
Dec 12, 2019
New report finds that nearly all state flagship institutions are unaffordable for low- and middle-income students. Oftentimes, flagship institutions are the most academically rigorous and selective public college option in their states. As such, they must be accessible to all residents and offer financial support to students who experience economic hardship. However, cuts in state […]
Dec 05, 2019
U.S. News responds to critics by changing its ranking criteria for evaluating schools. Recently, U.S. News & World Report released its college rankings for 2020. This new ranking included a number of changes in how the schools were assessed. But what were these changes, and why were they significant? Here’s what you need to know […]