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As MOOCs threaten third-world higher ed institutions, what happens?
While students in third-world countries benefit greatly from MOOCs, universities worry it will bring about their demise.
By Davide Savenije • Nov. 12, 2012 -
U. of Virginia grants President Sullivan a contract extension
After resigning under pressure and then being reinstated, President Teresa A. Sullivan will face a new quarterly evaluation process to assess whether her performance meets the standards of the board.
By Davide Savenije • Nov. 12, 2012 -
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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Jump in international students in the U.S. driven by China
Double-digit growth in international students from China was the driving force behind an increase that saw international undergraduate enrollments in the U.S. at their highest level in years.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 12, 2012 -
North Virginia Community College shifts online focus to student support to compete with for-profits
NOVA technology chief Steven Sachs says student support is a major selling point when it comes to enrolling online students.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 12, 2012 -
Sul Ross contemplates a departure from the Texas State University System
The West Texas school may realign itself with the Texas Tech system.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 12, 2012 -
Impending Pennsylvania higher education strike vote hangs over negotiations
Union officials at each of Pennsylvania's state-owned universities will hold strike authorization votes this week.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 12, 2012 -
Deep Dive
Educause 2012: The ed tech news and announcements out of Denver
What were Blackboard, Clay Shirky and CourseSmart talking about this year at Educause? Find out in our post-show buzz roundup.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 10, 2012 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Education News of the Week: Educause, MOOC badges and Apollo
Catch up on education news for the week with Education Dive's most popular reads.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 9, 2012 -
George Washington University becomes latest private university to admit submitting false class rank data
The school says it has reported incorrect data on both its website and to U.S. News & World Report for at least a decade.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 9, 2012 -
For-profit Career Education Corp. will cut 900 jobs, close 23 campuses
The company expects a loss of $140 million to $160 million for 2012.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 9, 2012 -
Yale psychology scholar goes from provost to president
Dr. Peter Salovey has been a member of the Yale community since his days as a graduate student 30 years ago.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 9, 2012 -
Mount Holyoke to continue tuition freeze into 2013-14 school year
The continued tuition freeze could become seen as the latest example of a school taking meaningful steps to address the rising costs of attending college.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 9, 2012 -
Two universities confronted with post-election hate speech during student protests
The schools are now reflecting on how to move forward following the outbursts.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 9, 2012 -
UC Berkeley names Columbia administrator as new chancellor
Nicholas B. Dirks will replace the university's current chancellor, Robert J. Birgeneau, next year.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 8, 2012 -
Gov. Scott says no additional tuition hikes in Florida
Dive Summary: Florida Gov. Rick Scott spoke to a panel that oversees the state's public universities on Wednesday, emphasizing that he wants to keep tuition rates down. Average tuition fees in Florida are $6,140, below the national average, according to an Associated Pre...
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 8, 2012 -
Shares of for-profit colleges down after President Obama's reelection
The Obama administration increased regulations on the schools during the president's first term.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 8, 2012 -
Research shows community college transfers earn bachelor's degrees at high rate
Despite only 20% of community college students transferring to four-year institutions, the majority of transfers are likely to earn their bachelor's degree.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 8, 2012 -
Colleges in Colorado and Washington caught between state and federal laws with marijuana legalization
Despite being legalized by ballot measures in Colorado and Washington, marijuana use remains a violation of federal law.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 7, 2012 -
Deep Dive
Educause 2012: 5 ways online learning is disrupting education
Education Dive sat in on Innosight Institute Executive Director Michael B. Horn's "Disrupting College" panel at Educause Wednesday, and this is what he had to say about the changes coming to education.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 7, 2012 -
After Sandy, Fairfield President houses students
As he asked students and faculty to provide for displaced students, the President of Fairfield University took four students into his own home.
By Davide Savenije • Nov. 7, 2012 -
Retrieved from Apple on October 29, 2012
UK's Open University to release course material apps
The OUAnywhere app is scheduled for release next year and will allow students to access course materials on their handheld devices.
By Davide Savenije • Nov. 7, 2012 -
NYU criticized over lab procedures in Sandy's wake
New York University's medical research laboratories face increasing criticism over animal deaths in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
By Davide Savenije • Nov. 7, 2012 -
Californians approve Proposition 30 tax hike to avoid school cuts
The measure is the first general tax to be approved by California voters in 20 years.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 7, 2012 -
Survey: Campus technology departments are seeing fewer budget cuts, feeling uncertainty about MOOCs
Campus IT officials at 543 institutions report fewer budget cuts in their departments than previous years, as well as concerns over whether MOOCs present a "viable business model."
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 7, 2012 -
Colleges expect more reform during Obama's second term
President Barack Obama emerged a winner in Tuesday's election, and education reformers have significant expectations.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 7, 2012
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