Why Is It So Hard to Decipher Financial Aid Offers?
College financial aid letters look vastly different from one school to the next, making the decision of where to enroll a challenge for many students.
Why Are So Few Students Graduating?
While the number of college students earning a diploma is up overall, there are still far too many students who never get there.
Is Meritocracy Possible in College Admissions?
Could admissions lotteries democratize higher education? In the wake of recent college admissions scandals, one educator suggests just that.
Colleges are Rethinking Liberal Arts Education to Stand Out
Colleges aren’t abandoning liberal arts. They're reinventing them and seeing increased enrollment and revenue streams as a result.
It’s Time to Reassess Course Assessments
At the end of a semester, student feedback can be too little, too late. Make your evaluations more effective this mid-term.
How College Records Are Engendering Inclusivity
Gender non-conforming students and faculty members report feeling empowered when college rosters include gender non-specific pronouns.
Training in the Humanities Gives Competitive Edge
Across industries, the most desirable job candidates possess some liberal arts-based skills like communication and problem-solving.
The 2020 Trump Budget: What it Means for Higher Education
The Trump administration has released its proposal for the 2020 federal budget, and, unsurprisingly, it includes extensive cuts to funding for the Department of Education and education programs: $7.1 billion in cuts to be exact. As it has done in the past two years under this administration, and especially now with Democrats in control of... Read More
How to Make Sure Your Video Interview Is Virtually Perfect
Lights, camera, and action items all candidates should know before they make their small- screen debut in front of the hiring committee.
We Need to Pay Attention to Spending for Higher Ed
State support for public universities and colleges remains a low priority for Americans because most don’t know that funding is shrinking.