Older students are finding it easier to navigate higher ed institutions in some states, as administrators and politicians are making it easier to find aid and translate work experience into class credit. On Education Dive.
Asking whether tenure should be abolished is growing in popularity, but keeping it gives faculty the ability to oppose administrators and protects academic tolerance. On Forbes.
Looking to attract students, college leaders want to make their programs more interdisciplinary, require internships, and add computer science into the mix. On Inside Higher Ed.
Tying federal money to whether colleges graduate students, or requiring colleges to invest in post-graduate outcomes, can encourage higher graduation rates and ensure success for administrators means success for students. On Forbes.
Antitrust law that prevents schools from sharing information makes it harder for students to navigate the college application process. On The Atlantic.
Short-term certificate programs run by community colleges can be an effective way to prepare students for skilled work without requiring a full degree program. On the News & Observer.
As enrollments decline, colleges need to re-evaluate their academic programs and other campus activists beyond only removing administrators. On the Chronicle of Higher Education.
Eight Texas schools have seen recruitment costs increase 131 percent from a decade ago, adding to the fees students have to pay. On the Bryan-College Station Eagle.
Though taking the bar in February is less popular than taking it in July, the mediocre pass rates—especially for Elon graduates—is something to watch. On the Greensboro News & Record.
Students would gain work experience, lessen their financial burden, and be better off after leaving college. On National Review.