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Deep Dive
Valparaiso's Raman: Study abroad opportunities for engineering students critical
The university's assistant provost detailed its new engineering program with China's Dalian Jiaotong University and what other institutions need to know when establishing similar programs.
By Roger Riddell • April 28, 2015 -
Sullivan faces uncertain future at UVA
Board members are said to be split on whether to renew the president's contract and for how long.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • April 28, 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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Three Steps to Improve Course Placement
Implementing holistic assessments such as the SuccessNavigator is key in helping institutions improve their placement processes and in helping students succeed in higher education.
By Ross Markle, Ph.D., Senior Research and Assessment Advisor, Educational Testing Service • April 28, 2015 -
Underground tunnels a selling point for northern colleges
Many schools that feature accessible underground tunnels use them in admissions pitches to students.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • April 28, 2015 -
Congressional Democrats push Duncan for student debt relief
A letter to the education secretary requests that the department advise students at schools found to commit fraud of their debt relief options.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • April 28, 2015 -
Laureate Education eyes 2016 for IPO
A $1 billion public offering is on the horizon for the world's largest for-profit college operator.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • April 28, 2015 -
Louisiana gets closer to massive funding cuts
If the state's legislature doesn’t change course by June, its higher education institutions will see debilitating cuts.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • April 28, 2015 -
ACE report examines apprenticeships as degree alternatives
Some argue apprenticeships could fill an impending skills gap in the workforce but they’re currently underused in the U.S.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • April 27, 2015 -
No aid for students in ASU's for-credit MOOCs
The alliance with edX would let prospective freshmen complete their first year online with the option of paying no more than $800 per course for credit.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • April 27, 2015 -
Bill Clinton ends role with for-profit college chain
The former president said the exit was not because of his wife’s presidential campaign, but it follows Hillary’s heightened criticism of the sector.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • April 27, 2015 -
Study finds student loan counseling ineffective
Students are required to go through two counseling sessions while earning their degrees but often leave without much knowledge.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • April 27, 2015 -
Final 28 Corinthian Colleges to close
The closure of the for-profit education chain's remaining campuses follows $30 million in fines from the U.S. Department of Education.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • April 27, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Vassar president: Institutions must reallocate for core educational missions
Catharine Bond Hill says funding spent to attract high-income students exacerbates inaccessibility and monetary issues.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • April 24, 2015 -
DeVry planning turnaround as earnings drop 15%
The most recent quarter saw lower-than-expected earnings despite growing enrollment, but the company is still profitable.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • April 24, 2015 -
Parchment study highlights student demand for digital credentials
With a new white paper showing that most students think digital credentials would be useful, it’s now up to traditional institutions to deliver.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • April 24, 2015 -
Study finds low racial, gender diversity in CIO pipeline
Just 9% of CIOs and 2% of lower-level tech leaders are reported as non-white.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • April 24, 2015 -
New study examines role of student trustees
Researchers at the Pullias Center for Higher Education found that short term lengths limited the student position's overall efficacy.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • April 24, 2015 -
Common Application question draws fire
Should colleges be able to add a question about where else students are applying?
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • April 24, 2015 -
ASU, edX eye gen ed with for-credit 'Global Freshman Academy' MOOCs
The series of eight digital courses led by ASU faculty will allow students to earn freshman-level credit without having to pay until they finish.
By Roger Riddell • April 23, 2015 -
Texas plan to cut veterans' tuition benefits takes step forward
The bill would limit the number of free credit hours for veterans and their children.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • April 23, 2015 -
Carnegie Mellon gets $1M for ed tech
A grant from the Carnegie Corporation will support work on technology-enhanced learning methods for improving student outcomes.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • April 23, 2015 -
Carnegie grants $6.4M to humanities and social science research
The Carnegie Corporation’s inaugural class of 32 fellows will get one to two years for research and writing in areas including political inequality, nuclear weapons, and racism.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • April 23, 2015 -
Duncan acknowledges possible loan forgiveness for Corinthian students
The process for such a move remains unclear, as there is little precedent.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • April 23, 2015 -
Stony Brook U facing challenge to chimp captivity
A Manhattan judge ordered the university to defend its possession of two caged chimpanzees in May.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • April 23, 2015 -
IMS Global pushes to expand online credentialing
The learning consortium will focus its energies on encouraging the proliferation of badges and other digital credentials.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • April 22, 2015
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