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Online education's bubble and BYOD policies: The week's most read education news
And did you catch what may happen to Howard University?
By Brian Warmoth • June 14, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Are universities really planning for tablets?
We got the answer straight from 50 CIOs in our "Mobility in Higher Education" survey.
By Davide Savenije • June 14, 2013 -
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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Do MOOCs create threats to professors' intellectual property?
The AAUP says yes.
By Roger Riddell • June 14, 2013 -
300 University of Louisville faculty, staff and administrators accept buyouts
The buyouts are estimated to save the school over $2.75 million.
By Roger Riddell • June 14, 2013 -
Former Zynga COO hired by Udacity
Vish Makhijani will now lead the MOOC provider’s operations.
By Roger Riddell • June 14, 2013 -
Online programs at historically black colleges are increasing modestly
Public historically black colleges and universities have made some - but not drastically significant - progress in terms of their online education offerings, while private HBCUs have had no gains in the past three years. Growth in the total number of historically black colleges offering online p...
June 14, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Did NYU sell out a Chinese dissident for its new Shanghai campus?
The New York Post is reporting that New York University kicked a human rights activist out in exchange for a smooth approval process for its new campus in China.
By Davide Savenije • June 13, 2013 -
U. of Missouri chancellor to resign
Deaton oversaw the school's move to the Southeastern Conference.
By Davide Savenije • June 13, 2013 -
Senators accuse for-profit colleges of preying on members of U.S. military
Two senators accused the for-profit education sector of trying to increase military enrollments to receive additional federal aid money.
By Roger Riddell • June 13, 2013 -
Deep Dive
We found out which smartphones and tablets universities invest in most often
Based on our survey of university CIOs, schools clearly have mobile priorities.
By Davide Savenije • June 13, 2013 -
Are colleges allowing sex offenders to remain in the student body?
A Bloomberg Businessweek investigation reveals a growing problem with serial rape at campuses nationwide.
By Roger Riddell • June 13, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Lessons learned from Johns Hopkins' first MOOCs
John Hopkins' Center for Teaching and Learning with Technology revealed the challenges and opportunities MOOCs provide at the UBTech conference in Orlando, Fla.
By Elizabeth Robins • June 12, 2013 -
Deep Dive
How Baker U.'s CIO is bringing learning to the 21st century
Baker University CIO Andy Jett revealed his concerns and hopes for technology on campus.
By Davide Savenije • June 12, 2013 -
NCAA issues academic penalties to teams at numerous schools
Schools with limited resources, including 11 HBCUs, made up a majority of the sanction list.
By Roger Riddell • June 12, 2013 -
Deep Dive
CIOs worry about these BYOD and mobile campus issues more than anything else
Our 2013 "Mobility in Higher Education" survey found that one tech topic sticks out above the rest.
By Brian Warmoth • June 12, 2013 -
U.S. Education Department planning 'gainful employment' rules committee, seeking members
A previous rule proposed in 2011 was blocked by a federal judge.
By Roger Riddell • June 12, 2013 -
MOOC startup iversity announces first 10 courses
The Berlin-based startup is trying to drive the MOOC conversation in Europe.
By Davide Savenije • June 11, 2013 -
Deep Dive
The importance of mobile tech at universities in one chart
Is your school in the minority when it comes to tech priorities? Check out what we found out during our 2013 "Mobility in Higher Education" survey.
By Davide Savenije • June 11, 2013 -
Will 'competency-based' degree programs upend the credit hour?
At least one university president thinks so.
By Roger Riddell • June 11, 2013 -
SEC investigating Corinthian Colleges
The for-profit education company was subpoenaed by the agency June 6.
By Roger Riddell • June 11, 2013 -
Is STEM investment at community colleges key to bridging the skills gap?
A new report from the Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program says yes.
By Roger Riddell • June 11, 2013 -
Chinese universities begin expanding abroad
Branch campuses for three Chinese universities are setting up shop in Laos, Malaysia and the U.K.
By Roger Riddell • June 11, 2013 -
Coursera gains first university partner in England
The University of London will partner with the MOOC provider for four courses launching this month.
By Roger Riddell • June 10, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Guess what university CIOs see when they wake up in the morning
We asked CIOs how long it takes them to check their phones in the morning. Are they quicker than you?
By Brian Warmoth • June 10, 2013 -
Trustee warns Howard U. may not exist 'in three years'
The vice chair of Howard University's governing board called for a vote of no confidence in the school's president.
By Davide Savenije • June 10, 2013
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