Higher Ed: Page 401
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High-profile MOOC professor pulls out
A Princeton University sociology professor is saying no to online education for now.
By Daniel Shumski • Sept. 3, 2013 -
Are flawed assumptions driving education policy?
A writer finds flaw with a pervasive set of ideas that form the backdrop of almost all education debate.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 30, 2013 -
Northeastern U. retains anti-union law firm, union says
A union-organizing effort has had some success with non-tenure-track faculty at private colleges across Boston.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 30, 2013 -
International students shore up finances at U.S. colleges
With declining state funding, schools look to China for students who pay full tuition in droves.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 30, 2013 -
Donor cancels $100,000 gift to Mass. college
A major donor to Westfield State University says he is "appalled at the lavish spending."
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 30, 2013 -
Swarthmore student alleges retaliation stemming from sexual misconduct complaints
The student says she was denied a position as a resident adviser due to her refusal to name an alleged rape victim.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 29, 2013 -
Deep Dive
3 education trends reshaping the industry
If recent indicators hold true, the status quo is no longer an option for for-profit colleges and textbook publishers..
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 29, 2013 -
Clarion University president says she'd take pay cut
A $25,000-a-year school employee asked the $220,000-a-year administrator if she'd share the pain; she said yes.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 29, 2013 -
Feds investigating Ivy Bridge College
The Justice Department investigation of the online school comes after an accreditor ordered it to stop enrollment.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 29, 2013 -
Obama's higher ed proposal leaves unanswered questions
Some of the toughest details of the president's proposal might not be firmed up.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 29, 2013 -
Online education isn't always cheaper, analysis shows
On a per-credit basis, in-state tuition at public schools comes out ahead.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 29, 2013 -
Udacity pass rates rise in San Jose State collaboration
The fall collaboration is still on hold for fine-tuning.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 29, 2013 -
Transylvania U. dismisses communications employees citing 'new direction'
The three cuts are the latest controversy involving outgoing President Owen Williams.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 28, 2013 -
Ashland University cuts $10,000 off tuition price
The university says the move makes it one of the most affordable four-year private institutions in the Midwest.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 28, 2013 -
Most view public college costs as out of reach, poll says
The survey finds weak support for income-percentage repayment plans being considered in some states.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 28, 2013 -
Survey shows professors deeply skeptical of MOOCs
Even instructors who have taught an online course are divided on their effectiveness.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 28, 2013 -
How to transform a classroom course into a MOOC
The new model needs to recognize differences in material and in students.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 28, 2013 -
N.Y. suit against Trump echoes California allegations
Longstanding lawsuit claims Trump University was more of an "infomercial."
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 28, 2013 -
Harvard law professor sues record company over copyright issue
The suit alleges Australia's Liberation Music attempted to restrict the scholar's free speech via copyright law.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 27, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Obama's new higher ed proposal: 4 pros and 4 cons
The president's education plan thinks big, but the devil is in the details.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 27, 2013 -
What's the real reason college costs so much?
An economist takes issue with Obama's assessment of the rising cost of higher education.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 27, 2013 -
MOOCs reshape Duke's lecture classes
On-campus classes are incorporating elements of MOOCs as professors gain experience online.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 27, 2013 -
Ohio State adds new MOOCs despite low completion rates
Completion rates in the not-for-credit classes topped out at 4%.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 27, 2013 -
College students face new exit exam
The new test is meant to help employers compare graduates across schools.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 27, 2013 -
Attending college costs over 500% more than it did in 1985
Bloomberg's Chart of the Day shows the astronomical rise in price for a college education in the U.S.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 26, 2013
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