Access to public universities linked to higher earnings, degree completion
Students who enroll in public universities have higher household incomes by around age 30 than do those who were largely unable to …
A new map for a diversifying OPM market – Education Dive Q&A
Colleges’ relationships with online program managers (OPMs) are in the spotlight. As institutions expand online to lock down new revenue streams, stakeholders are questioning how …
Texas Nurse Practitioners Fight for Full Practice Authority – Nurse.org
Nurse Practitioners (NP) are more likely to work in rural and underserved areas than physicians. According to a study by the University of Michigan, …
2U branches out in higher ed as more OPMs eye diversification
2U is on the move. Founded in 2008 with one program at a single university, the online program manager (OPM) has since expanded …
3 ways community colleges must adapt to workforce changes
Community colleges are front-and-center in the discussion of how postsecondary institutions can serve lifelong learning needs, according to a new white paper …
5 models for how colleges can rethink credentials
With students growing reluctant to take on debt and employers focusing their hiring requirements, colleges are seeking ways to measure relevant technical …
5 ideas for change in higher ed from SXSW EDU
Pushback against rising tuition, the stress of shrinking state funding and the possibilities afforded by advances in technology have higher ed leaders …
Associate degrees linked to better employment, earnings
A new study from the American Council on Education recommends that high school graduates pursue associate degrees as a way to improve their economic …
Higher ed groups ask for flexibility with online learning rules
As regulators and industry representatives hash out a potential future for higher education accreditation, particularly rules governing online learning, three industry groups …
As traditional colleges grow online, OPM relationships shift
A cool $6,630. That’s how much Georgia Tech’s online master’s of computer science degree cost when it launched through MOOC-provider Udacity in …