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Coursera, Chegg join forces to bring free e-texts to MOOCs
Select courses will now have the option to provide print- and copy-prohibited e-textbooks.
By Roger Riddell • May 9, 2013 -
MOOC controversy continues as San Jose State faculty union joins debate
Universities are taking different approaches to the use of MOOCs.
By Roger Riddell • May 9, 2013 -
New loan policy forces some students off historically black campuses
Thousands of PLUS Loan applications are being denied as a result of more rigorous credit checks.
By Roger Riddell • May 8, 2013 -
Connecticut college system faces $5.5M budget shortfall
Hiring freezes, staff cuts and tuition hikes weren't enough to stave off the deficit.
By Roger Riddell • May 8, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Solving the skills gap: Udemy, TechCrunch launch online learning platform for the tech world
CrunchU seeks to fill the "skills gap" for the tech and startup industry.
By Davide Savenije • May 8, 2013 -
SMU task force: More outreach, education needed to address sexual assaults
The task force's report outlines 41 recommendations to address sexual assault on the campus.
By Roger Riddell • May 8, 2013 -
Fraternity's 'sexist and vulgar' Facebook posts spark uproar at Willamette
The posts include suggestions of physical violence against an administrator and a female student.
By Roger Riddell • May 8, 2013 -
AAUP writes to UConn president after student is threatened
The student called into question the university's commitment to preventing violence against women.
By Roger Riddell • May 8, 2013 -
UPenn establishes new conflict of interest policy for online teaching
Do universities need to clarify their conflict of interest policies in regards to online teaching?
By Roger Riddell • May 8, 2013 -
Desire2Learn introduces predictive analytics to spot at-risk students
The learning suite's new Student Success System can help instructors monitor student progress and engagement.
By Roger Riddell • May 7, 2013 -
Private colleges' tuition discounts at all-time high
Does the university business model need to evolve?
By Davide Savenije • May 7, 2013 -
Occidental faculty overwhelmingly vote 'no confidence' in two administrators
Dean of Students Barbara Avery and College Counsel Carl Botterud were also named in a federal complaint.
By Roger Riddell • May 7, 2013 -
Short film captures the 'horror' of student loan debt
The film follows a young graduate as student debt anxiety slowly takes over her life.
By Roger Riddell • May 7, 2013 -
Enstitute replaces college with apprenticeships for tech talent
Enstitute is a low-cost college alternative for talented students with in-demand tech skills.
By Roger Riddell • May 7, 2013 -
Obama quotes Bush in Ohio State commencement address
The president delivered an optimistic message to graduates.
By Roger Riddell • May 7, 2013 -
Ed. Dept. slaps U. Texas at Arlington with $82.5K fine for downgrading crime data
In 2008, the institution incorrectly classified two crimes and left 27 incidents out of crime statistics.
By Roger Riddell • May 7, 2013 -
Higher ed non-profit makes horror film about student loans
The American Student Assistance is a launching its "Face the Red" campaign to promote its membership program.
By Wendy Parish • May 6, 2013 -
U. of Central Arkansas first to opt out of campus gun law
The legislation was co-sponsored by a UCA faculty member and state lawmaker.
By Roger Riddell • May 6, 2013 -
Harvard professor Sandel responds to MOOC condemnation
After professors at San Jose State refused to use his MOOC, Harvard's Michael Sandel replied to the criticism.
By Roger Riddell • May 6, 2013 -
Longtime UNC-Charlotte College of Education dean to retire
Mary Lynne Calhoun has been with the university for 30 years.
By Roger Riddell • May 6, 2013 -
Deep Dive
edX president on how MOOCs will change higher education
Anant Agarwal, president of edX, shared his thoughts at a panel on Friday.
By Davide Savenije • May 3, 2013 -
edX to announce 'significant number' of new partnerships 'in next few weeks'
Anant Agarwal, President of edX, made the comments at the AAAS Forum on Science & Technology Policy.
By Davide Savenije • May 3, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Education News of the Week: MOOCs, Coursera and K-12
These were the posts that clicked with Education Dive readers this week. Are you all caught up?
By Brian Warmoth • May 3, 2013 -
Calif. chancellor likely to be next Conn. higher ed system president
Gregory Gray is the second finalist to be offered the job this week.
By Roger Riddell • May 3, 2013 -
AAUP slams NYU over faculty controversy at Italian campus
The university allegedly fired three professors and reduced pay for others.
By Roger Riddell • May 3, 2013
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