There is a commonly held misperception that dropping out of college is driven by a lack of motivation. That's certainly true in some cases but it misses the bigger issue of affordability -- one that extends beyond just examining tuition schedules and more holistically...

We've heard a lot of discussion about enrollments - application volumes, conversion rates, loan applications, etc. - but not nearly as much conversation regarding the as important, if not more important, questions of completion rates and job placement.  Student...

The question about iPad use in education isn't a new one as there has been a lot written on both sides - pro and con. From our experience with Junction (free iPad app available) on college campuses this past academic year we're seeing very strong usage on one device -...

Change is afoot on many campuses. With another step forward comes the opportunity to improve the quality and efficiency of teaching and learning using more online resources and tools to engage today's learners and better prepare them for additional coursework and yes,...

Attaining a college degree has long been thought of as a ticket to a secure, middle-class (or better) livelihood -- but that objective is being pushed farther out of reach as public funding for higher education experienced a sharp pullback during the Great Recession....

It seems that "affordable" means something different than it does to us. Higher education is, no doubt, an investment towards one's future but it shouldn't require an entire family to sacrifice their present (and likely their future) to support the learning...

Jamie Merisotis of the Lumina Foundation has a recent piece in Educause Review discussing the evolution of alternative credentials and how they may fit in with traditional degree programs as we collectively work towards improving the system of knowledge and skills...

For a great overview of what content materials and tools are available to college instructors and students at this point in the digital transition see this overview from MBS. It's quite comprehensive and touches all the bases - custom books, ebooks, coursepacks,...

Former Deputy Secretary at the US Department of Education and most recently President at 2U, Jim Shelton, is leaving to join as the head of education endeavors at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. I've had the good fortune of having met Mr. Shelton when he was heading...

As we all look for ways to improve efficiency, productivity and learning performance on college campuses Inside Higher Ed (link below) has an interesting perspective on transitioning classroom real estate into more active learning spaces as the shift to blended...