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U of Alaska at Anchorage shares tips on e-portfolio initiative
The university rolled out its program over the course of several years, with faculty and student participation in decision-making every step of the way.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • Oct. 22, 2015 -
MIT won't divest from fossil fuels, but still plans to work for change
A five-year plan will involve working with fossil fuel companies to develop new renewable energy technologies and limiting the school's consumption.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • Oct. 22, 2015 -
Trendline
Mental Health and Wellness
This Trendline examines how colleges can address rising mental health concerns and support at-risk groups, such as transgender students and college athletes.
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George Wythe U to close in settlement with Utah officials
The 30-student, unaccredited school made a name for itself with its conservative curriculum, but ran into legal trouble over 'life experience' credit.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • Oct. 22, 2015 -
Report: Higher ed spending more on adjuncts, admins than core faculty
A new report from the Campaign for the Future of Higher Education has the American Association of University Professors calling foul.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • Oct. 22, 2015 -
Downsizing preferable to discounting for some institutions
St. Michael’s College in Vermont and Staten Island’s Wagner College are among those decreased class sizes rather than lowering tuition.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • Oct. 22, 2015 -
Now a brand asset, football programs could bring down institutions
Author John Gerdy writes that schools could be seen as putting profit ahead of endangering football players.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • Oct. 21, 2015 -
Chief digital officers increasingly prevalent in higher ed c-suite
The emerging role combines the responsibilities of chief academic and information officers, creating a deeper connection between tech and instruction.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • Oct. 21, 2015 -
Instructors continue tweaking flipped models for best fit
Instructors are finding new ways to engage students and address problems when they don’t come to class prepared.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • Oct. 21, 2015 -
Ed Dept limits ITT's access to student aid
The heightened restrictions follow recent fraud allegations by the Securities and Exchange Commission against top officials and the company itself.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • Oct. 21, 2015 -
Obama administration readying accreditation reform proposals
Executive action, regulatory reform, and proposed legislation are expected to be part of a package of proposals announced by the end of the month.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • Oct. 21, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Marketing to returning students in a digital world
New LinkedIn research shows the importance of knowing your audience and reaching students early.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • Oct. 20, 2015 -
Cal State system offers e-portfolio platform to all students, alums
All 460,000 current students and 3 million alumni will now have access to Portfolium, which saw success in an early deployment.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • Oct. 20, 2015 -
Rauner cuts Illinois community college leaders' golden parachutes
Two new laws restrict the autonomy of community college leaders, establishing limits on presidential terms and severance pay.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • Oct. 20, 2015 -
Video now an expectation and an opportunity in higher ed
The VP of education at open source video platform Kaltura highlights three ways modern tech is actually democratizing video for students and institutions.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • Oct. 20, 2015 -
Duncan regrets delayed action on 'gainful employment' rule
The outgoing education secretary said he shouldn't have waited to crack down on ‘bad actors’ in the for-profit sector.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • Oct. 20, 2015 -
UNC presidential search troubles reflect politicized process
With Margaret Spellings leaked as a finalist, members of the board of governors, legislature, and faculty community are calling foul.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • Oct. 20, 2015 -
Legislators call U of Tennessee diversity expenditures into question
The university system spends $5.5 million each year on diversity initiatives, a tiny fraction of its overall budget but still a focus of legislative scrutiny.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • Oct. 19, 2015 -
Ohio State asks potential partners to craft privatized energy plan
The university has set a December deadline for a financial and operational plan for managing its energy use in its latest privatization deal.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • Oct. 19, 2015 -
Value of MOOCs more nuanced than completion rates
Kennesaw State measured the courses' branding benefits, increased access to materials, and return on investment from enrollment.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • Oct. 19, 2015 -
Margaret Spellings could be the next UNC system president
The system's board of governors met mostly in closed session on Friday to discuss the position with Spellings.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • Oct. 19, 2015 -
Have tight budgets made it easier for donors to control curriculum?
Wake Forest professor Douglas Beets analyzed corporate giving by BB&T and its stipulations about including Ayn Rand’s teachings in courses.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • Oct. 19, 2015 -
Special ed, CIOs, and Byrd-Bennett’s guilty plea: The week’s most-read education news
Fall behind? Catch up on the fallout from the Perkins program's demise and more right here.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 16, 2015 -
USA Funds grants $3.5M for new measures of college value
The grants will support the development of new tools to measure return on investment, including earnings data and job satisfaction.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • Oct. 16, 2015 -
U of Toledo instructors identify keys to online learning success
A pair of instructors are highlighting the importance of a synchronous component to online courses, monitoring student interaction, and collecting data.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • Oct. 16, 2015 -
Internet2 members take advantage of Blackboard cloud suite
VCU and Marshall are signing on for the bundle launched last year after Blackboard joined Internet2's Net+ initiative.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • Oct. 16, 2015
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