Can new legislation help prevent abrupt college closures?

Reported by Education Dive, potential regulations suggested by the Department of Education could include financial triggers that force colleges into “teach-out” plans, even if they don’t end up closing.

What does the future of work mean for higher education?

Reported by Education Dive, a new white paper from the World Economic Forum includes recommendations for higher ed including adding both tech-based and soft skills to existing curriculum, and creating better solutions for lifelong learners after graduation, since the pace of change is continuing to speed up.

Reported by the Courier-Journal, this new IBM Skills Academy will be housed on-campus at the University of Louisville, designed to train Kentuckians for the next generation of jobs.

The U.S. Department of Education is seeking for higher ed to clarify the wording we use in financial aid offers.

Reported by Education Dive, students are often confused by which numbers are truly “awards” vs. loan, and the Dept. of Ed is looking to create consistency across colleges and universities of what aid offers look like and how they are explained.

How can our institutions do a better job retaining the post-traditional learner?

Reported by Education Dive, a new EAB study suggests early career assessments to make sure the student understand what they’re aiming for, and what that degree will unlock for them – all in order to keep them motivated throughout their academic tenure with a real and specific goal in mind.

Bates College is looking to bridge the “purpose” gap for their graduates.

Reported by Education Dive, a new study from Gallup finds that less than half of college graduates claim their job interests them and provides meaning in their life.

More colleges are piloting “concierge”-level student services for adult online learners.

Reported by Education Dive, Sunday evening is an example of primetime schoolwork for adult learners, let most traditional student service operations are closed.

Reported by Education Dive, a recent study from Indeed’s Hiring Lab shows a significant uptick in positions in the arts and social services, and a downtick in business and finance positions often deemed as “safe” choices.

Reported by Education Dive, a new study from Third Way and Global Strategy Group shows that the vast majority of higher education administrators believe the government should withhold federal funding from institutions if their graduation rates fall below 15%, if they don’t spend at least 1/3 of tuition revenue on instruction, or if their graduates don’t out-earn students with a high school diploma.

Reported by Education Dive, with 40% of incoming freshman reporting feeling overwhelmed, up from 28% in 2000, George Mason’s Center for the Advancement of Well-Being is doubling down on mental health services, including streamlining counseling centers, de-stressing services and other well-being initiatives.