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As jurisdiction of campus police grows, so does debate
Some residents object to wider territory for officers who don't have same training and transparency requirements.
By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 18, 2013 -
Most college presidents not keen on Obama's ratings plan
A new poll shows just 2% think it would be 'very effective' at making college more affordable.
By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 18, 2013 -
Trendline
Emerging Technology
As higher ed deals with enrollment declines and other challenges, colleges need to consider how increased and changing use of technology affects students and campus finances.
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San Jose announcement sounds like the end for Udacity collaboration
The school says it is taking control of the online classes on its own platform.
By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 18, 2013 -
UC-Boulder offers prof. pushed out over prostitution lecture an olive branch
The school says she could teach the course again if it passes peer review.
By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 18, 2013 -
U. of Calif. San Francisco head chosen to lead Gates Foundation
Dr. Susan Desmond-Hellmann is the first leader with no ties to Microsoft.
By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 18, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Higher ed CIOs lay out 8 challenges facing their schools
From cybersecurity to leadership, these are the biggest hurdles colleges' top tech administrators see for their schools over the next decade.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 17, 2013 -
AAUP: NEIU tenure denial an act of retaliation
The professor was an outspoken critic of the administration and was allegedly involved in a split within its linguistics department.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 17, 2013 -
Coursera co-founder puts retention rate at 84%
Daphne Koller says looking at intent of students is critical when calculating that figure.
By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 17, 2013 -
Yes, MOOCs can be free and profitable
The key is to take advantage of reusable content and the 'freemium' model, one writer argues.
By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 17, 2013 -
New Gallup poll seeks to measure intangible effects of college degree
The survey will look at quality of life beyond just salary numbers.
By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 17, 2013 -
Khan Academy signs big deal with Comcast
The partnership will bring digital learning materials to low-income subscribers.
By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 17, 2013 -
Most students don't finish college where they start, study says
Nearly a third of students who started college in 2007 aren't making progress on a degree anymore.
By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 17, 2013 -
Former MIT president dead at 72
Charles M. Vest is remembered for championing growth and change during his 14-year tenure.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 16, 2013 -
Harvard evacuates buildings, cancels finals over explosives threat
Four buildings have been evacuated as state bomb squads investigate.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 16, 2013 -
Has any technology transformed education more than the book?
Two writers argue that the low-tech book serves as a model for tablets and technology.
By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 16, 2013 -
Professor pushed out after prostitution lecture, students say
The University of Colorado at Boulder tenured professor is allegedly being forced into retirement.
By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 16, 2013 -
EdX backs off job placement plans
The MOOC provider's pilot program didn't result in anyone being hired.
By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 16, 2013 -
Union-organizing efforts spread to Philadelphia
The movement joins efforts in Boston and elsewhere.
By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 16, 2013 -
Who's the highest-paid college president?
At $3.4 million, one private school president leads the pack.
By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 16, 2013 -
Georgia Tech playing it safe with Udacity collaboration
The school is working to avoid a San Jose State type of flop with its fully online computer science master's program.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 13, 2013 -
Legislation, Blackboard and CIOs: This week's most read education news
Get caught up on what lawmakers have in store for education and more right here!
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 13, 2013 -
University suspends professor who didn't speak in class
The instructor says it was a silent protest; the school says the instructor made threats.
By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 13, 2013 -
Senator asks if accreditors have lost focus on quality
Accreditation requirements have ballooned from a single page to a list of 93 points.
By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 13, 2013 -
Oops! Fordham sends out 2500 acceptance notices in error
Many of the students who were notified eventually got in — but not all.
By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 13, 2013 -
KU censures retired scientist accused of plagiarism
The former hydrology scientist allegedly plagiarized himself and others in seven articles.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 12, 2013
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