Natalie Schwartz
Higher Ed Dive
Baltimore, MD, United States
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How can the Education Department build a list of low-value college programs?
Some prominent higher ed groups rejected the proposal altogether, while others suggested metrics they say could make it work. → Read More
Is the era of college nonprofit conversions over?
A recent federal court ruling and coming regulations could deter some for-profit colleges from attempting to become nonprofits under complex deals. → Read More
Deep disparities spoil uptick in on-time completion rates
Part-time, community college students earn diplomas on time less frequently than four-year and full-time students, Complete College America finds. → Read More
Inside an ambitious plan to reenroll California’s stopped-out students
A coalition of higher ed groups will focus on outreach and coaching services for residents who are just shy of completing a college degree. → Read More
Less than half of students whose colleges abruptly close go on to enroll elsewhere
College closures are most likely to affect for-profit college attendees, according to an analysis of 140,000-plus students. → Read More
These 3 trends are shaping the future of ed tech
Ed tech companies and college leaders shared their higher education predictions during Educause’s conference in late October. → Read More
Is state disinvestment in higher ed a myth? The devil is in the details.
A conservative think tank seeks to counter the argument that declining state funding drives tuition increases. But the debate is far from simple. → Read More
Coursera launches skills training academy for colleges and companies
Experts say the move could help the company strengthen its focus on selling courses to colleges rather than consumers. → Read More
AWS, Arizona State to offer for-credit cloud education to 10K high schoolers
News, voices and jobs for CIOs. Optimized for your mobile phone. → Read More
3 ways the pandemic is changing colleges' mandate right now
The health crisis is accelerating the need to cater to adult students and unbundle degrees, college officials said during last week's virtual SXSW EDU conference. → Read More
Nonprofit taps 7 rural colleges to improve student success
Achieving the Dream will help the schools develop reforms and examine whether the efforts improved learner outcomes. → Read More
More colleges are partnering with boot camps to tap demand for short-term programs
Institutions are lending their credibility to outside education providers as they seek help keeping pace with fast-changing technical fields. → Read More
Why 4-year colleges are tapping Amazon to help deliver cloud computing degrees
News, voices and jobs for CIOs. Optimized for your mobile phone. → Read More
How liberal arts colleges are making international students feel welcome
News, voices and jobs for education professionals. Optimized for your mobile phone. → Read More
Could better credential data help states bounce back from the pandemic?
The head of a nonprofit focused on credential transparency shares how new work with state policy groups aims to make sense of the market. → Read More
What's Next: As colleges switch to pass/fail, what's the best approach?
News, voices and jobs for education professionals. Optimized for your mobile phone. → Read More
Workforce training, college affordability remain priorities for governors, report finds
News, voices and jobs for education professionals. Optimized for your mobile phone. → Read More
Vermont's liberal arts colleges push back on closure concerns
As institutions shutter across the state, leaders of the remaining schools face a new challenge: proving to students, and themselves, they're not next. → Read More
3 ways community colleges are improving STEM education
News, voices and jobs for education professionals. Optimized for your mobile phone. → Read More
Federal watchdog: Colleges could do more to help parents pay for child care
Many students may be leaving federal aid for child care on the table, according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office. → Read More