Thu.Dec 16, 2021

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How Colleges’ Carnegie Classifications Have Changed Over Time

Robert Kelchen

NOTE: This post was updated on February 2, 2022 to reflect substantial changes between the initial and final Carnegie data releases. Every three years, Indiana University’s Center on Postsecondary Research has updated Carnegie classifications–a key measure of prestige for some colleges that helps define peer groups. Much of the higher education community looks closely at these lists, and doesn’t hesitate to share their opinions about whether they are correctly classified.

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20 great examples of institutions who shone a spotlight on climate through COP26

Terminalfour

As the world's eyes fell on Glasgow last month for the COP26 summit, we look at how universities tapped into the conversation around environmental issues to promote faculties, boost engagement and capture the attention of eco-savvy future students.

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Tips to Make Your School More Secure in 2022

Collegis Education Higher Ed Trends

Did you know? Higher ed is a big target for hackers, with cyberattacks surging due in part to remote operations during the pandemic. As recently as this month, Butler County Community College and Lewis and Clark Community College had to temporarily close their campuses to recover from Thanksgiving week cyberattacks. Schools without a risk assessment and remediation plan risk their Title 4 funding.*. * Gramm Leach Bliley Act The FBI’s Cyber Division warned this year that criminals are steadily ta