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U.S. News changing ranking methodology for 2014
The tweaks to the ranking are meant to reflect how well a school educates its students.
By Daniel Shumski • Sept. 4, 2013 -
UC Irvine professors teaching zombie MOOC
Topics in "The Walking Dead" class will include population dynamics and the spread of disease.
By Daniel Shumski • Sept. 4, 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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College enrollment drops nearly half a million students in 2012
An improving economy could be the end of the line for a rising student population.
By Daniel Shumski • Sept. 4, 2013 -
'U.S. News' announces shift in methodology but provides few details
Next week will be the annual round of hype over the U.S. News & World Report rankings -- as some institutions boast and others, having dropped a few notches, develop a newfound skepticism for the evaluations. The magazine announced Tuesday that there are more changes than usual this year in the m...
Sept. 4, 2013 -
Sponsored by5 tips for delivering better lecture captures
If technology is only as powerful as the person wielding it, it should go without saying that lecture capture tech can do incredible things for university professors. Sure, there have been some fabulous advances in educational technology over the years. From the calculator to the laser pen to ...
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 3, 2013 -
$67K overpaid to student veterans due to Pima Community College errors
The Department of Veterans Affairs is now trying to collect the money.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 3, 2013 -
Universities reshape rules after Penn State abuse
About 80% of schools sampled have reviewed or strengthened their policies in light of the Sandusky case.
By Daniel Shumski • Sept. 3, 2013 -
How to build a sense of community in a MOOC
More students can mean more isolation but can also provide a chance for more interaction.
By Daniel Shumski • Sept. 3, 2013 -
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
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