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Gates grant funds Northern Arizona U's new distance learning program
NAU's program will target adults with 90 online competency-based courses.
By Brian Warmoth • July 13, 2012 -
Judge rules that accreditor inaccurately described for-profit school's status
A judge has determined that the Council on Occupational Education misled officials about the approval status of online courses being offered by Decker College.
By Brian Warmoth • July 13, 2012 -
Lawsuit reopened over prepaid Alabama tuition
A decision will be made as to whether or not a state program can pay reduced tuition rates after losing money.
By Brian Warmoth • July 12, 2012 -
Penn State internal inquiry cites disregard for Sandusky victims
Former FBI director Louis Freeh and his law firm publish findings that note failures of Penn State's leadership.
By Brian Warmoth • July 12, 2012 -
Apple computers could be out at University of California and Yale without EPEAT registration
San Francisco's decision to cease ordering Apple computers without EPEAT registration could echo in higher ed institutions that use the rating system.
By Brian Warmoth • July 12, 2012 -
University of San Diego establishes center for mobile tech learning research
School of Leadership and Education Sciences announces a Mobile Technology Learning Center and accredited certificates for educators and administrators.
By Brian Warmoth • July 12, 2012 -
Paterno family releases op-ed credited to former Penn State coach
Paterno's own words stopped short of defending anyone's actions but called for readers to judge his program based on its successes.
By Brian Warmoth • July 11, 2012 -
Florida A&M President James Ammons resigns
Ammons' resignation comes as hazed drum major Robert Champion's parents add Florida A&M to a lawsuit.
By Brian Warmoth • July 11, 2012 -
4 Pinterest strategies for colleges that seem to be working
EdTech breaks down Pinterest approaches at schools such as the University of Oregon and Ole Miss and explains what they are doing right.
By Brian Warmoth • July 11, 2012 -
ED Interview: ClassFill's Matthew Conway
Conway's Chicago-based startup presents a one-stop shop for class offerings, and community college courses may be in play down the road.
By Brian Warmoth • July 11, 2012 -
Colleges start new programs
Muhlenberg College is starting a major in Jewish studies. University of Houston-Victoria is starting a bachelor's program in creative writing. University of Indianapolis is starting a master of science program in sports management.
By Lindsey Smith • July 11, 2012 -
Accreditors examine need to measure adult graduation rates
WASC will require colleges to measure graduation rates for older students and other accreditors may follow.
By Brian Warmoth • July 11, 2012 -
Governor unhappy with salary hikes at Western Washington
Governor Christine Gregoire of Washington State is considered a friend of public higher education, someone who has backed universities during tough fiscal times. But in the last month, she found herself frustrated by one of those universities. So much so that the Democratic governor recently w...
By Lindsey Smith • July 11, 2012 -
Court Rejects Student's Lawsuit Over Alleged Harassment by Professor Court Rejects Student's Lawsuit Over Alleged Harassment by Professor
Student workers who are sexually harassed on the job do not enjoy a higher standard of protection under federal employment law than do workers in other employment settings, a federal appeals court ruled on Tuesday. The case involves Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, which the U.S. Co...
By Lindsey Smith • July 10, 2012 -
Penn State internal investigation results to be announced Thursday
Former FBI director says his investigation's findings regarding the Sandusky sex abuse scandal will be discussed on Thursday morning.
By Brian Warmoth • July 10, 2012 -
German student sued for graduating too early
University cites 'income loss' in lawsuit against a student who completed two degree programs in 20 months.
By Brian Warmoth • July 10, 2012 -
Studying abroad linked to timely graduation
Multiple studies show study abroad participants graduating in four or five years at a higher rate than other students.
By Brian Warmoth • July 10, 2012 -
University of Phoenix lawsuit cleared to proceed by federal judge
A federal judge ruled that the U. of Phoenix must proceed with legal dispute over recruiting practices.
By Lindsey Smith • July 9, 2012 -
Ashford University accreditation denied, appeal planned
The for-profit university's parent company, Bridgepoint Education Inc., sees its shares go down as the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges denies Ashford's application for accreditation.
By Brian Warmoth • July 9, 2012 -
Mastery of Common Core Assessments
Salt Lake City, Utah - A free webinar from School Improvement Network titled Mastery of Common Core Assessments will dive into specific assessment items across various content and grade levels. Participants will apply learning through the analysis of assessment formats and items, based on the ...
By Lindsey Smith • July 9, 2012 -
10 stats on the college class of 2015's digital habits
A video from the social media firm MRY shows how many students are updating statuses in class and how many check in publicly.
By Brian Warmoth • July 9, 2012 -
$295M Rutgers campus update waiting on state tax credit
New Jersey still needs to respond to Rutgers' request for the tax credit needed to complete the makeover.
By Brian Warmoth • July 8, 2012 -
Penn State alumni elect three new trustees
New trustees include a former football player, retired Navy SEAL and financial services executive.
By Brian Warmoth • July 8, 2012 -
Republican NEA members cite pressure to support Obama
NEA support for President Obama was impossible to miss at the group's annual meeting, but Mitt Romney supporters were there as well.
By Brian Warmoth • July 6, 2012 -
Colleges award tenure
The following individuals have recently been awarded tenure by their colleges and universities: Boston University --Hatice Altug, electrical and computer engineering= --Sean Andersson, mechanical engineering --Christopher Boyd Brown, church history --Kristin Collins, law --Marah Curtis,...
By Lindsey Smith • July 6, 2012
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