Higher Ed: Page 448
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Survey: Many students with mental illness unaware of campus mental health services
A new survey by the National Alliance on Mental Illness shows that many students who withdrew from college because of mental illness didn't know how to get help on campus.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 30, 2012 -
Justice Elena Kagan may be swing vote in copyright case impacting libraries and publishers
The case revolves around whether or not first-sale doctrine applies to copyrighted works made and purchased outside the United States.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 29, 2012 -
California's Solano Community College makes LMS, ebook deal with Pearson
The deal will see the community college getting free use of Pearson's learning management system and allowing students to opt for a flat fee for digital texts.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 29, 2012 -
University of Phoenix pledges to keep physical locations open for current students
Despite widespread closures, students will still be able to complete courses of study within existing markets.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 29, 2012 -
Long Island University sees iPad challenges and benefits with pilot program
The school knew it would need to upgrade its wireless network capacity, but the iPad proved to be a greater accommodation challenge than the LIU expected.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 29, 2012 -
Antioch University to incorporate licensed MOOCs from Coursera into bachelor's program
The deal is one of the first instances of such an agreement, and puts Coursera one step closer to a revenue stream.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 29, 2012 -
Northern Illinois University globalizes its campus with increased Fulbright emphasis
The school has more than doubled its number of Fulbright recipients in the last five years and utilized foreign Fulbright participants.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 28, 2012 -
LSU Board's merger of chancellor and president positions may be first step in realignment
The move is listed as a key feature of a restructured LSU in a report presented to the board Friday.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 28, 2012 -
Moody's downgrades Pennsylvania state colleges' credit rating
Declining enrollment and weak state support cited as reasons for the credit rating cuts.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 28, 2012 -
U Of Colorado to make extended three-year contracts available to instructors
State law now allows for the extended contracts.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 28, 2012 -
U. of Miami surpasses $1 billion in fundraising campaign
The University of Miami seeks to reach $1.6 billion by 2016 as it strives to boost medical research, augment financial aid and continue to hire faculty.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 26, 2012 -
Online learning platform Udacity raises another $15 million in series B funding
The additional funding brings the company's total venture funding to $22.1 million.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 26, 2012 -
NCAA graduation rates down over all despite highest ever rates for football and men's basketball
Division I NCAA football and men's basketball teams have graduation rates above 70% for the first time ever.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 26, 2012 -
Analysts speculate on whether University of Phoenix will rise from the ashes
The for-profit giant is retooling its offerings with a greater emphasis on career services, but is it too late?
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 26, 2012 -
Louisiana College to begin $50 million capital campaign for facilities renovations
The private college will begin by asking Louisiana Baptist Convention churches for $12 million for student housing improvements.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 25, 2012 -
Consultant says Oklahoma's colleges and universities are in a good position to expand into MOOCs
Several of the state's schools already offer a selection of entire degree programs online.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 25, 2012 -
For-profits suffer as more students opt for traditional schools
Stiffer competition and increased regulatory measures paint a grim picture of the for-profit sector's future.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 25, 2012 -
Judge declares mistrial in U. of Iowa political bias suit
Jurors declared a deadlock twice in the case of a professor who claims she was passed over for a faculty position because of her conservative views.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 25, 2012 -
State audit alleges $272,000 fraud at U. of Iowa hospitals
Jennifer Whitmore-Meier even gave herself over $20,000 in "exceptional performance bonuses."
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 24, 2012 -
Tulane President Scott Cowen elected leader of Association of American Universities
Cowen's year-long term began as soon as he was elected Tuesday.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 24, 2012 -
PETA files complaint asking that U. of Colorado cease use of animals in labs
The animal rights activist organization filed an initial request in February.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 24, 2012 -
University of Washington looks to smart grid experiment for saving cash
The $178 million, five-year program will focus on monitoring and regulating energy use in students' rooms and elsewhere.
By Christopher Sacco • Oct. 24, 2012 -
Florida task force gets agreement on higher ed issues
Recommendations include new tuition rates based on schools and areas of study.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 24, 2012 -
Court overturns dismissal of conservative student paper's free speech lawsuit against Oregon State
University officials may have violated the student journalists' free speech rights under both the First and Fourteenth Amendments.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 24, 2012 -
College Board studies show that tuition increases have slowed, though federal aid is leveling off
Future cuts to federal aid could lead to more high tuition increases unless the states start reinvesting.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 24, 2012
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