The 2018 Trends Report
10 key shifts in higher education that innovative college leaders are responding to in imaginative ways. Hover over the circles below to see the trends. Click the circle to read that article.
The American Campus, Under Siege
It’s no longer a given that higher education is advancing the common good.
Students in Charge
With more financial and political power than ever before, they’re wielding influence across campus.
Loss of Global Prestige
Studying in the U.S. may be losing some of its luster — and that will affect some kinds of colleges more than others.
Peer Review in Flux
The internet era has changed the landscape. Researchers and universities must catch up.
Era of Deregulation
The Trump administration has dismantled some Obama-era rules, and more changes are on the way.
Student Success Up Front
It’s not enough to get students in the door. Colleges have to make sure they graduate, when even small financial hardships can get in the way.
Spotlight on Hazing
Colleges are under pressure to crack down. Will hazing simply go underground?
Rebranding the Ph.D.
As enrollments fall and the academic job market remains weak, some programs are trying to make the case for doctoral study.
Data Scientists in Demand
The field is heating up as more companies seek to jump on Amazon’s bandwagon and mine consumer data.
Black College Renaissance
Enrollments at historically black colleges are creeping up after years of decline — thanks in part to new recruiting strategies.