National CCRS http://www.nationalccrs.org/ Academic coaches to offer support to fast-growing online degree programs at public institutions. http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/05/16/public-colleges-outsource-online-teaching-coaches-new-service http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/05/16/public-colleges-outsource-online-teaching-coaches-new-service Wed, 16 May 2012 9:33:00 EDT Barnes and Noble is spinning off its college-textbook and digital divisions into a new subsidiary, bolstered by a $300-million investment by Microsoft. http://chronicle.com/article/Barnes-NobleMicrosoft/131755/ http://chronicle.com/article/Barnes-NobleMicrosoft/131755/ Wed, 16 May 2012 9:31:00 EDT Monroe Community College has started a series of modest but tangible 100-day projects to improve the college. http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/05/15/advancing-completion-agenda-100-days-time http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/05/15/advancing-completion-agenda-100-days-time Tue, 15 May 2012 9:59:00 EDT In today's information-overloaded world, it becomes more important than ever to provide useful information that is helpful to your prospective online students. http://www.edpath.com/images/marketingreport.pdf http://www.edpath.com/images/marketingreport.pdf Tue, 15 May 2012 9:50 EDT The Student Intern Program will bring students into state government where they will be exposed to the work of governing and introduced to the increasingly complex policy challenges facing New York State. http://www.dos.ny.gov/newnyleaders/interns.html http://www.dos.ny.gov/newnyleaders/interns.html Mon, 14 May 2012 11:58:00 EDT A new study by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center found that 38 percent of all post-secondary students in a fall term are adult learners, according to a Clearinghouse press release. http://www.studentclearinghouse.info/snapshot/docs/SnapshotReport4_Adult_Learners.pdf http://www.studentclearinghouse.info/snapshot/docs/SnapshotReport4_Adult_Learners.pdf Mon, 14 May 2012 11:48:00 EDT Open, online courses and big data might change what can be learned about learning. http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/05/10/candace-thille-talks-moocs-and-machine-learning http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/05/10/candace-thille-talks-moocs-and-machine-learning Mon, 14 May 2012 11:38:00 EDT Unscheduled investigations of standards at English universities could be triggered by indicators including poor student satisfaction survey scores, graduate employment data and low levels of "professional accreditation" of teaching staff. http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/05/10/funding-council-british-universities-considers-quality-control-system http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/05/10/funding-council-british-universities-considers-quality-control-system Mon, 14 May 2012 11:28:00 EDT Ameritas, launched last week, blends for-profit and nonprofit elements and has a singular focus on Latinos who are working adults. http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/05/07/brandman-university-and-investment-fund-launch-hispanic-serving-college http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/05/07/brandman-university-and-investment-fund-launch-hispanic-serving-college Mon, 7 May 2012 9:03:00 EDT Harvard joins MIT in platform to offer massive online courses. http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/05/03/harvard-joins-mit-platform-offer-massive-online-courses http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/05/03/harvard-joins-mit-platform-offer-massive-online-courses Mon, 7 May 2012 8:25:00 EDT Rhode Island has joined a nationwide trend to encourage dropouts to return for a few last classes and finally earn a college degree. http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-rt-us-usa-college-dropoutsbre8411cd-20120502,0,5019832.story http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-rt-us-usa-college-dropoutsbre8411cd-20120502,0,5019832.story Mon, 7 May 2012 8:10:00 EDT Influx of adult students is causing colleges and universities to reevaluate the way that they provide services to their student population. http://associationdatabase.com/aws/NCDA/pt/sd/news_article/58650/_PARENT/layout_details_cc/true?goback=.gde_1203287_member_112164384 http://associationdatabase.com/aws/NCDA/pt/sd/news_article/58650/_PARENT/layout_details_cc/true?goback=.gde_1203287_member_112164384 Mon, 7 May 2012 8:05:00 EDT More colleges are experimenting with online-learning platforms to meet the growing demand for higher education and to increase revenue in the face of budget cuts. http://www.careercollegecentral.com/news/next-generation-online-learning-systems-faces-barriers-adoption http://www.careercollegecentral.com/news/next-generation-online-learning-systems-faces-barriers-adoption Mon, 7 May 2012 8:02:00 EDT Breaking the link between seat time and learning is one way that American colleges and universities can educate more people more efficiently. http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/04/30/wgu-example-shows-chilly-policy-climate-competency-based-education http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/04/30/wgu-example-shows-chilly-policy-climate-competency-based-education Mon, 7 May 2012 7:59:00 EDT President Barack Obama will sign an executive order aimed at marginalizing colleges with poor graduation rates and demanding better college comparison information for all student veterans. http://www.stripes.com/news/veterans/presidential-order-to-protect-vets-from-colleges-shady-practices-1.175676 http://www.stripes.com/news/veterans/presidential-order-to-protect-vets-from-colleges-shady-practices-1.175676 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 9:08:00 EDT A new online tool will allow current and prospective healthcare workers to explore more than 80 occupations, identify local education and training programs and tap into current job listings. http://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/dol-launches-online-tool-healthcare-job-seekers http://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/dol-launches-online-tool-healthcare-job-seekers Fri, 27 Apr 2012 9:06:00 EDT The TED conference expanded their TED-Ed initiative with a new set of interactive features, designed to make it easier for teachers to build video lessons. http://www.fastcoexist.com/1679742/ted-eds-new-video-tool-allows-anyone-to-create-video-lessons-online?partner=homepage_newsletter http://www.fastcoexist.com/1679742/ted-eds-new-video-tool-allows-anyone-to-create-video-lessons-online?partner=homepage_newsletter Fri, 27 Apr 2012 9:02:00 EDT Cooper Union, one of the country's last tuition-free higher education institutions, will start charging for some new graduate programs http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/04/25/cooper-union-will-charge-some-programs-so-three-undergraduate-programs-can-remain http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/04/25/cooper-union-will-charge-some-programs-so-three-undergraduate-programs-can-remain Fri, 27 Apr 2012 8:58:00 EDT The Aspen Institute names 120 community colleges eligible for the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. http://www.aspeninstitute.org/policy-work/aspen-prize/2013eligibleinstitutions http://www.aspeninstitute.org/policy-work/aspen-prize/2013eligibleinstitutions Tue, 24 Apr 2012 9:00:00 EDT By Daniel Grossberg, Associate Professor Emeritus Judaic Studies - University at Albany, Sixth Annual Town of Colonie, Jewish Association Lecture http://www.siena.edu/uploadedfiles/home/academics/schools_and_departments/school_of_liberal_arts/religious_studies/Kieval%20Spring%20flier%202012.pdf http://www.siena.edu/uploadedfiles/home/academics/schools_and_departments/school_of_liberal_arts/religious_studies/Kieval%20Spring%20flier%202012.pdf Tue, 24 Apr 2012 8:00:00 EDT Federal financial aid for needy students, subsidized loans, has joined the Pell Grants in perpetual limbo. http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/04/23/obamas-focus-loan-interest-rate-means-another-short-term-fix http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/04/23/obamas-focus-loan-interest-rate-means-another-short-term-fix Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:18:00 EDT Community colleges must embrace ideas associated with privatization if they are to succeed in their various missions. http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/04/23/community-college-leaders-told-privatization-wave-future http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/04/23/community-college-leaders-told-privatization-wave-future Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:41:00 EDT Community colleges have their work cut out for them. http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/04/23/community-college-association-calls-change-within http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/04/23/community-college-association-calls-change-within Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:40:00 EDT The UI's $18.2 million experiment was short-lived, but lessons learned from Global Campus are shaping the future of online education at the university. http://www.news-gazette.com/news/education/2012-04-22/after-uis-short-lived-experiment-web-courses-enrollment-rise.html http://www.news-gazette.com/news/education/2012-04-22/after-uis-short-lived-experiment-web-courses-enrollment-rise.html Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:31:00 EDT Gamifying is the process of enhancing online learning experiences by turning the presentation of material from a standard text or PowerPoint type of presentation into an engaging, interactive immersive experience. http://www.designingdigitally.com/blog/2012/04/get-gamified-gamify-your-e-learning http://www.designingdigitally.com/blog/2012/04/get-gamified-gamify-your-e-learning Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:25:00 EDT Think geometry, algebra, trigonometry, and computer knowledge - skills needed work in modern manufacturing plants. http://www.bizjournals.com/albany/morning_call/2012/04/hvcc-playing-key-role-in-training.html http://www.bizjournals.com/albany/morning_call/2012/04/hvcc-playing-key-role-in-training.html Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:21:00 EDT Men Lagging in Education Enrollments http://www.college.com/blog/men-lagging-in-education-enrollments/ http://www.college.com/blog/men-lagging-in-education-enrollments/ Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:16:00 EDT A student group turned nonprofit organization called "Swipes for the Homeless" has found a way to transform leftover meal points into a means of combating hunger in Los Angeles. http://www.good.is/post/sharing-the-bounty-college-students-feed-their-neighborhoods-through-dining-hall-swipes/ http://www.good.is/post/sharing-the-bounty-college-students-feed-their-neighborhoods-through-dining-hall-swipes/ Wed, 18 Apr 2012 9:15:00 EDT University of Iowa officials are relieved by the recent revisions to a Department of Defense required agreement between higher-education institutions on federal student funding. http://www.dailyiowan.com/2012/04/16/Metro/27955.html http://www.dailyiowan.com/2012/04/16/Metro/27955.html Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:24:00 EDT Community colleges across America are denying access to hundreds of thousands of students, threatening the nation's economic future, according to the first report from the Center for the Future of Higher Education, the research arm of a new faculty coalition. http://www.careercollegecentral.com/news/community-colleges-deny-access-400000-students-%E2%80%93-report http://www.careercollegecentral.com/news/community-colleges-deny-access-400000-students-%E2%80%93-report Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:04:00 EDT A new program called the Good Neighbor Initiative helps Coloradans get back on track. http://www.denverpost.com/jobs/ci_20355217/collegeamerica-initiative-offers-free-education-training http://www.denverpost.com/jobs/ci_20355217/collegeamerica-initiative-offers-free-education-training Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:02:00 EDT Conference entitled "The Future of the Liberal Arts College in America and Its Leadership Role in Education Around the World." http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/04/12/lafayette-conference-focuses-shifting-conversation-about-liberal-arts-value http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/04/12/lafayette-conference-focuses-shifting-conversation-about-liberal-arts-value Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:00:00 EDT The Education Department has announced its plans to change how student success is measured in higher education. http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/04/12/education-department-changing-graduation-rate-measurements http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/04/12/education-department-changing-graduation-rate-measurements Mon, 16 Apr 2012 9:51:00 EDT If fears over accumulating college debt have kept you out of the classroom, how does $40 per credit hour sound? http://www.keloland.com/News/NewsDetail6374.cfm?Id=130328 http://www.keloland.com/News/NewsDetail6374.cfm?Id=130328 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 9:46:00 EDT BigFuture: new free comprehensive college planning Web resource to help make the college planning process simpler and more accessible. http://www.careercollegecentral.com/news/college-board-introduces-bigfutureorg-free-comprehensive-college-planning-resource http://www.careercollegecentral.com/news/college-board-introduces-bigfutureorg-free-comprehensive-college-planning-resource Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:55:00 EDT Responding to demand from more and more students, universities are jumping into the business of providing professional certificates that were once the domain of community colleges and for-profit providers. http://www.careercollegecentral.com/news/%E2%80%98cash-cow%E2%80%99-us-universities-professional-certificates-instead-degrees http://www.careercollegecentral.com/news/%E2%80%98cash-cow%E2%80%99-us-universities-professional-certificates-instead-degrees Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:05:00 EDT The U.S. needs to train more people to work with technology through vocational schools and doctorate programs to reclaim its leadership in manufacturing. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-02-28/u-s-needs-more-high-tech-workers-to-stay-competitive-dow-says.html http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-02-28/u-s-needs-more-high-tech-workers-to-stay-competitive-dow-says.html Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:03:00 EDT America's first network to push for in-depth regional education alliances, championing an exciting if highly challenging cause: "Every Child, Every Step of the Way, from Cradle to Career." http://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2012/04/strive_sets_audacious_necessar.html http://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2012/04/strive_sets_audacious_necessar.html Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:02:00 EDT Complete the Degree, which targets Chicago-area adults who have attended college but never graduated, offers one-on-one guidance for developing a personalized education completion plan. http://southtownstar.suntimes.com/news/11736931-418/free-program-helps-adults-return-to-college.html http://southtownstar.suntimes.com/news/11736931-418/free-program-helps-adults-return-to-college.html Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:00:00 EDT The Sloan Consortium is a professional leadership organization dedicated to helping online learning move into the mainstream of higher education. http://www.onlineuniversities.com/blog/2012/04/sloans-5-pillars-of-quality-online-education/ http://www.onlineuniversities.com/blog/2012/04/sloans-5-pillars-of-quality-online-education/ Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:59:00 EDT Meet The Minerva Project http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2012/04/can-this-online-ivy-university-change-the-face-of-higher-education/255471/ http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2012/04/can-this-online-ivy-university-change-the-face-of-higher-education/255471/ Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:58:00 EDT Elgin community College and U.S. Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2012/04/can-this-online-ivy-university-change-the-face-of-higher-education/255471/ http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2012/04/can-this-online-ivy-university-change-the-face-of-higher-education/255471/ Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:55:00 EDT If you've been thinking about getting your GED and you're not too good with computers, then get a move on! http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20120406_GED_TAKERS__KNOW_YOUR_PCs_AS_WELL_AS_ABCs.html http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20120406_GED_TAKERS__KNOW_YOUR_PCs_AS_WELL_AS_ABCs.html Fri, 6 Apr 2012 10:15:00 EDT Credit for life experience has been part of the American higher education system since the 1970s. http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765565827/How-adults-get-through-university-Is-life-experience-good-for-college-credit.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765565827/How-adults-get-through-university-Is-life-experience-good-for-college-credit.html Fri, 6 Apr 2012 9:37:00 EDT Education is a "top-tier issue" in this year's election. http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/04/05/study-shows-bipartisan-voter-interest-supporting-education http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/04/05/study-shows-bipartisan-voter-interest-supporting-education Fri, 6 Apr 2012 9:32:00 EDT The Department of Defense appears to have softened a new memorandum of understanding for colleges participating in tuition assistance programs for active duty military service members. http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/04/06/department-defense-changes-requirements-tuition-assistance http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/04/06/department-defense-changes-requirements-tuition-assistance Fri, 6 Apr 2012 9:29:00 EDT The project, called MITx, was heralded as a major step toward using technology to refigure the economics of higher education. http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/04/06/how-could-mitx-change-mit http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/04/06/how-could-mitx-change-mit Fri, 6 Apr 2012 9:07:00 EDT Excelsior, through a nonprofit spinoff called ESE, is trying to be the first nonprofit institution to tap the new market of traditional colleges that are late to offering online programs and need help. http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/03/30/excelsior-aims-help-take-other-nonprofits-online http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/03/30/excelsior-aims-help-take-other-nonprofits-online Tue, 3 Apr 2012 8:14:00 EDT In recent years, many in education have debated the value of the Ed.D. http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/03/29/country%E2%80%99s-oldest-edd-program-will-close-down http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/03/29/country%E2%80%99s-oldest-edd-program-will-close-down Tue, 3 Apr 2012 8:12:00 EDT A State-by-State Evaluation of Race to the Top Performance http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2012/03/rtt_states.html http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2012/03/rtt_states.html Tue, 3 Apr 2012 8:11:00 EDT Experts highlight bright spots while calling for redesign of America's higher education system http://www.luminafoundation.org/newsroom/news_releases/2012-03-26.html http://www.luminafoundation.org/newsroom/news_releases/2012-03-26.html Tue, 3 Apr 2012 8:08:00 EDT New Charter University's Tuition Is 'Size of Cable Bill, Not Mortgage Payment' http://www.marketwatch.com/story/launch-of-new-charter-university-enables-students-to-earn-4-year-degrees-for-less-than-the-cost-of-a-years-tuition-at-most-colleges-2012-03-29 http://www.marketwatch.com/story/launch-of-new-charter-university-enables-students-to-earn-4-year-degrees-for-less-than-the-cost-of-a-years-tuition-at-most-colleges-2012-03-29 Tue, 3 Apr 2012 8:05:00 EDT The organization that promotes the education and success of young black and Latino men received the award at the national conference of the Student African-American Brotherhood, the parent organization for B2B. http://cartersville.patch.com/articles/ghc-s-brother2brother-named-chapter-of-the-year#photo-9481996 http://cartersville.patch.com/articles/ghc-s-brother2brother-named-chapter-of-the-year#photo-9481996 Tue, 3 Apr 2012 8:02:00 EDT At least seven people died Monday and three others were injured in a shooting at Oikos University. http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/04/03/seven-dead-california-college-shooting http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/04/03/seven-dead-california-college-shooting Tue, 3 Apr 2012 7:58:00 EDT House Bill 12-1072,requires state colleges and universities to adopt policies for awarding academic credit to students for "prior learning." http://www.ednewscolorado.org/2012/03/24/35217-college-completion-bills-move-ahead http://www.ednewscolorado.org/2012/03/24/35217-college-completion-bills-move-ahead Mon, 26 Mar 2012 9:50:00 EDT Almost a fifth of New Jersey adults age 25-64 have started college but never finished. http://www.newjerseynewsroom.com/state/close-but-no-degree-rutgers-report-calls-for-policy-changes-to-remove-obstacles-for-those-who-never-finished-college http://www.newjerseynewsroom.com/state/close-but-no-degree-rutgers-report-calls-for-policy-changes-to-remove-obstacles-for-those-who-never-finished-college Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:46:00 EDT A feud over new general education requirements at the City University of New York kicked up a notch, as faculty groups filed a lawsuit to block the plan and slammed administrators for putting graduation rates ahead of academic rigor. http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/03/22/cuny-faculty-sue-block-new-core-curriculum http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/03/22/cuny-faculty-sue-block-new-core-curriculum Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:42:00 EDT GED Testing Service Files Federal Suit to Protect Consumers. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/online-ged-certificates-not-worth-the-paper-theyre-printed-on-2012-03-22 http://www.marketwatch.com/story/online-ged-certificates-not-worth-the-paper-theyre-printed-on-2012-03-22 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:38:00 EDT American Council on Education recently unveiled the Toolkit for Veteran Friendly Institutions. http://www.usnewsuniversitydirectory.com/articles/new-website-helps-colleges-assist-student-veterans_12290.aspx http://www.usnewsuniversitydirectory.com/articles/new-website-helps-colleges-assist-student-veterans_12290.aspx Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:13:00 EDT Dale Carnegie Training,launched the third installment in its series of leadership iPhone applications, "Company Leadership." http://clomedia.com/articles/view/dale-carnegie-training-launches-company-leadership-app http://clomedia.com/articles/view/dale-carnegie-training-launches-company-leadership-app Wed, 21 Mar 2012 9:52:00 EDT Is there evidence that a "sophomore slump" confronts our students in higher education? http://www.evolllution.com/distance_learning/walk-percentages-baseball-and-higher-education/ http://www.evolllution.com/distance_learning/walk-percentages-baseball-and-higher-education/ Wed, 21 Mar 2012 9:50:00 EDT As of July 1, newly enrolled students are required to have a high school diploma or GED in order to receive federal financial aid. http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/03/20/colleges-worry-about-end-federal-aid-based-ability-benefit http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/03/20/colleges-worry-about-end-federal-aid-based-ability-benefit Tue, 20 Mar 2012 11:12:00 EDT American Legion Auxiliary Girls State is a nonpartisan program that teaches young women responsible citizenship and love for God and Country. http://www.steubencourier.com/news_now/x453925429/Delegates-and-alternates-selected-for-American-Legion-Auxiliary-Girls-State http://www.steubencourier.com/news_now/x453925429/Delegates-and-alternates-selected-for-American-Legion-Auxiliary-Girls-State Thr, 15 Mar 2012 12:39:00 EDT The major benefit of the app is offline learning. http://www.fastcompany.com/1823819/khan-academy-ipad?partner=homepage_newsletter http://www.fastcompany.com/1823819/khan-academy-ipad?partner=homepage_newsletter Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:15:00 EDT Indiana's public colleges and universities will be asked to double the number of degrees awarded, cut costs, improve on-time graduation rates, use assessments to track learning, and create a common general education curriculum. http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/03/12/republican-backed-plan-aims-double-indianas-college-degrees http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/03/12/republican-backed-plan-aims-double-indianas-college-degrees Mon, 12 Mar 2012 9:13:00 EDT Outlining for solutions to the growing class divide. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/08/opinion/reforms-for-the-new-upper-class.html?_r=1 http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/08/opinion/reforms-for-the-new-upper-class.html?_r=1 Fri, 9 Mar 2012 7:59:00 EDT NCCRS has made college credit recommendations for Health Coach Training Program and the Immersion Program. http://blog.integrativenutrition.com/tag/nccrs http://blog.integrativenutrition.com/tag/nccrs Thurs, 8 Mar 2012 11:54:00 EDT Sen. Carl Levin (D-MI) was the guest speaker at the official kick-off for Eastern Michigan University's new minor in Jewish Studies http://www.emich.edu/univcomm/releases/release.php?id=1328808893 http://www.emich.edu/univcomm/releases/release.php?id=1328808893 Thurs, 8 Mar 2012 11:53:00 EDT The number of credits needed to earn a degree will soon change for students attending Indiana Colleges. http://www.wthitv.com/dpp/news/indiana/new-limits-on-college-credits http://www.wthitv.com/dpp/news/indiana/new-limits-on-college-credits Thurs, 8 Mar 2012 11:39:00 EDT College of Southern Idaho continues to get more high school dual-credit students. http://magicvalley.com/news/local/twin-falls/dual-credit-classes-drive-csi-enrollment-increase/article_8174abf3-69a0-53ea-94eb-484c336480f7.html http://magicvalley.com/news/local/twin-falls/dual-credit-classes-drive-csi-enrollment-increase/article_8174abf3-69a0-53ea-94eb-484c336480f7.html Fri, 2 Mar 2012 9:50:00 EDT A dismal job market has sent boomers back to campus. How much can a new degree help? http://www.smartmoney.com/plan/careers/is-going-back-to-school-over-50-worth-it-1311798019789/ http://www.smartmoney.com/plan/careers/is-going-back-to-school-over-50-worth-it-1311798019789/ Thu, 1 Mar 2012 7:36:00 EDT Three leading advocates of open education evaluate the impact of the DIY U movement on traditional brick-and-mortar institutions. http://campustechnology.com/articles/2012/03/01/diyedu.aspx?sc_lang=en http://campustechnology.com/articles/2012/03/01/diyedu.aspx?sc_lang=en Thu, 1 Mar 2012 8:34:00 EDT Federal graduation rate calculations fail to account for transient degree-seekers. http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/02/28/new-study-tracks-student-transfers http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/02/28/new-study-tracks-student-transfers Tue, 28 Feb 2012 7:32:00 EDT Americans 60 or older are more likely than ever to have college degrees, helping redefine work and retirement as educated baby boomers swell the senior population at rates faster than young adults earn diplomas. http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_20031764 http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_20031764 FRi, 24 Feb 2012 8:43:00 EDT If you think online learning is going to be easy, then think again. http://distanceadvising.com/2012/02/jumping-into-online-learning-reality-check/#.T0T-F3n-fRQ http://distanceadvising.com/2012/02/jumping-into-online-learning-reality-check/#.T0T-F3n-fRQ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 9:39:00 EDT 'Student-friendly' legislation aimed at containing costs. http://pharostribune.com/local/x402364121/Lawmakers-approve-bills-easing-college-credit-transfers http://pharostribune.com/local/x402364121/Lawmakers-approve-bills-easing-college-credit-transfers Wed, 22 Feb 2012 9:23:00 EDT A total of 143 public colleges or universities were found to now have differential tuition policies. http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/02/21/study-finds-increasing-numbers-public-colleges-differential-tuition http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/02/21/study-finds-increasing-numbers-public-colleges-differential-tuition Tue, 21 Feb 2012 1:01:00 EDT Missouri's public universities would be required to accept transfer credit from sister institutions. http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2012/01/13/change-in-transfer-credits-for-mizzou/ http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2012/01/13/change-in-transfer-credits-for-mizzou/ Thu, 16 Feb 2012 7:52:00 EDT Costs and less control over school equivalency exam have state eyeing change. http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/State-may-bypass-GED-3319575.php http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/State-may-bypass-GED-3319575.php Tue, 14 Feb 2012 9:13:00 EDT Under the Fix UC proposal, the bill would not come due until students graduate and start making money. http://www.npr.org/2012/02/07/146479925/uc-students-propose-alternative-to-tuition-increases http://www.npr.org/2012/02/07/146479925/uc-students-propose-alternative-to-tuition-increases Tue, 14 Feb 2012 9:05:00 EDT A growing body of evidence from the classroom, coupled with emerging research in cognitive psychology and neuroscience, is lending insight into how people learn. http://chronicle.com/article/Harvard-Seeks-to-Jolt/130683/ http://chronicle.com/article/Harvard-Seeks-to-Jolt/130683/ Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:44:00 EDT Mutual of Omaha found that employees who participate in a tuition reimbursement program are more likely to advance and remain with the company. http://clomedia.com/articles/view/4919/ http://clomedia.com/articles/view/4919/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:44:00 EDT Largest percentage believe on-the-job experience is an important factor in teachers' effectiveness. http://www.careercollegecentral.com/news/everest-institute-survey-highlights-attributes-effective-teachers http://www.careercollegecentral.com/news/everest-institute-survey-highlights-attributes-effective-teachers Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:25:00 EDT President Obama has called on colleges and universities to make tuition cheaper, or possibly risk losing federal funding. http://www.indianastatesman.com/news/options-for-student-savings-1.2774658#.TzU06Mj-fRQ http://www.indianastatesman.com/news/options-for-student-savings-1.2774658#.TzU06Mj-fRQ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:25:00 EDT The agreement establishes a collaboration in which Empire State College degree program offerings will be included in the New York Times Knowledge Network offerings, and Knowledge Network offerings will be included in the college's program offerings. http://www.esc.edu/news/top-news/suny-empire-state-college-and-the-new-york-times-knowledge-network-collaborate.html http://www.esc.edu/news/top-news/suny-empire-state-college-and-the-new-york-times-knowledge-network-collaborate.html Tue, 7 Feb 2012 1:52:00 EDT Interpretation of federal rules for determining what classifies as a "clock hour" academic program. http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/02/07/education-department-raises-hackles-over-clock-hour-definition http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/02/07/education-department-raises-hackles-over-clock-hour-definition Tue, 7 Feb 2012 7:35:00 EDT Colleges increasingly switching from quarters to semesters. http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/02/07/colleges-increasingly-switching-quarters-semesters http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/02/07/colleges-increasingly-switching-quarters-semesters Tue, 7 Feb 2012 7:35:00 EDT One million dollars in scholarships for underrepresented students in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/news/story.jhtml?id=369300016 http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/news/story.jhtml?id=369300016 Mon, 6 Feb 2012 8:57:00 EDT States nationwide celebrated innovative teaching and learning through digital media and technology on the first Digital Learning Day. http://www.educationnews.org/technology/innovative-technologies-celebrated-on-digital-learning-day/ http://www.educationnews.org/technology/innovative-technologies-celebrated-on-digital-learning-day/ Mon, 6 Feb 2012 8:54:00 EDT The news media has been abuzz over two developments in higher education that some foretell as the beginning of the end of degree programs. http://www.insidehighered.com/views/2012/02/03/essay-massive-online-courses-not-game-changing-innovation http://www.insidehighered.com/views/2012/02/03/essay-massive-online-courses-not-game-changing-innovation Fri, 3 Feb 2012 11:03:00 EDT The Veterans of Foreign Wars, Department of California, signed into an educational partnership today with Excelsior College. http://www.examiner.com/military-history-in-san-jose/california-veterans-benefit-from-educational-partnership-with-excelsior-college http://www.examiner.com/military-history-in-san-jose/california-veterans-benefit-from-educational-partnership-with-excelsior-college Wed, 1 Feb 2012 8:59:00 EDT "...colleges and universities have to do their part by working to keep costs down.” http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2012/01/27/fact-sheet-president-obama-s-blueprint-keeping-college-affordable-and-wi http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2012/01/27/fact-sheet-president-obama-s-blueprint-keeping-college-affordable-and-wi Wed, 1 Feb 2012 8:59:00 EDT As young people today are bombarded by a plethora of social media tools and devices, new evidence suggests that their social skills may be hindered by tech. http://www.educationnews.org/technology/students-social-skills-hindered-by-digital-multi-tasking/ http://www.educationnews.org/technology/students-social-skills-hindered-by-digital-multi-tasking/ Wed, 1 Feb 2012 8:47:00 EDT Manufacturing Institute received $200,000 grant from Joyce Foundation to enhance use of industry-based credentials in manufacturers' HR practices. http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Joyce-Foundation-teams-with-Manufacturing-Institute-608854 http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Joyce-Foundation-teams-with-Manufacturing-Institute-608854 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 3:23:00 EDT Job markets have become regional, and that means community colleges need to build partnerships across a broad area. http://www.communitycollegetimes.com/Pages/Workforce-Development/Job-pathways-need-to-be-regional.aspx http://www.communitycollegetimes.com/Pages/Workforce-Development/Job-pathways-need-to-be-regional.aspx Tue, 31 Jan 2012 3:23:00 EDT Obama higher education plan signals policy shift. http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/01/30/obama-higher-education-plan-signals-policy-shift http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/01/30/obama-higher-education-plan-signals-policy-shift Tue, 31 Jan 2012 3:21:00 EDT Cross-sector teams from 14 cities convened in New York City last week to share ideas and lessons learned for increasing college completion rates. http://www.nlc.org/news-center/nations-cities-weekly/articles/2012/january/cities-working-to-boost-college-completion-explore-graduate-nyc-approach http://www.nlc.org/news-center/nations-cities-weekly/articles/2012/january/cities-working-to-boost-college-completion-explore-graduate-nyc-approach Tue, 31 Jan 2012 3:19:00 EDT For the first time, link federal aid to the ability of a college to control tuition costs. http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-01-30/obama-proposes-to-link-u-s-college-aid-to-affordability.html http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-01-30/obama-proposes-to-link-u-s-college-aid-to-affordability.html Tue, 31 Jan 2012 3:15:00 EDT Jamie P. Merisotis, President, Lumina Foundation http://www.luminafoundation.org/about_us/president/state_of_the_union-2012.html http://www.luminafoundation.org/about_us/president/state_of_the_union-2012.html Thu, 26 Jan 2012 2:13:00 EDT Some students who complete courses through online-only providers are able to win credit. http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/online-course-startups-offer-virtually-free-college/2012/01/09/gIQAEJ6VGQ_story_1.html http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/online-course-startups-offer-virtually-free-college/2012/01/09/gIQAEJ6VGQ_story_1.html Thu, 26 Jan 2012 1:43:00 EDT Might the good word of a highly regarded instructor count as much as the imprimatur of a highly regarded institution? http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/01/24/stanford-open-course-instructors-spin-profit-company http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/01/24/stanford-open-course-instructors-spin-profit-company Thu, 26 Jan 2012 1:39:00 EDT "Navigating the Terrain of the Adult Learner: Signposts to Development, Achievement and Success" theme of MTSU’s 19th Annual Adult Learning Conference. http://www.dnj.com/article/20120117/NEWS01/120117018/Adult-learners-conference-offers-help-obtaining-financial-aid-managing-stress http://www.dnj.com/article/20120117/NEWS01/120117018/Adult-learners-conference-offers-help-obtaining-financial-aid-managing-stress Thu, 26 Jan 2012 1:34:00 EDT Innovative program offers students new pathway to a bachelor’s degree. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/1/prweb9126617.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/1/prweb9126617.htm Thu, 26 Jan 2012 1:34:00 EDT The Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities (APSCU) announced that Steve Gunderson will become the organization's new president and chief executive officer. http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/01/25/higher-education-proposals-included-state-union http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/01/25/higher-education-proposals-included-state-union Thu, 26 Jan 2012 1:25:00 EDT The Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities (APSCU) announced that Steve Gunderson will become the organization's new president and chief executive officer. http://www.careercollegecentral.com/news/apscu_names_gunderson_president_ceo http://www.careercollegecentral.com/news/apscu_names_gunderson_president_ceo Thu, 26 Jan 2012 1:25:00 EDT Nontraditional internships in which students work via an Internet connection, are becoming increasingly common on today’s college campuses. http://www.careercollegecentral.com/news/Virtual_Internships_in_Rising_Demand http://www.careercollegecentral.com/news/Virtual_Internships_in_Rising_Demand Thu, 26 Jan 2012 1:20:00 EDT $200,000 grant to help students enter and survive community college. http://www.oregonlive.com/education/index.ssf/2012/01/eugene_education_center_gets_g.html http://www.oregonlive.com/education/index.ssf/2012/01/eugene_education_center_gets_g.html Mon, 10 Jan 2012 7:59:00 EDT Online Education Programs http://www.usnews.com/education/online-education http://www.usnews.com/education/online-education Mon, 10 Jan 2012 7:59:00 EDT Focus On Cost, Productivity, Access and Completion http://www.suny.edu/sunynews/News.cfm?filname=2012-01-09-FINAL-SOU-RELEASE.htm http://www.suny.edu/sunynews/News.cfm?filname=2012-01-09-FINAL-SOU-RELEASE.htm Mon, 10 Jan 2012 7:59:00 EDT Educational upstarts across the Web are adopting systems of "badges" to certify skills and abilities. http://chronicle.com/article/Badges-Earned-Online-Pose/130241/ http://chronicle.com/article/Badges-Earned-Online-Pose/130241/ Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:56:00 EDT The nonprofit online school is challenging many traditional concepts about higher education with a new approach aimed to help adult students finish college. http://www.careercollegecentral.com/news/online_school_helps_grown_ups_finish http://www.careercollegecentral.com/news/online_school_helps_grown_ups_finish Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:56:00 EDT Starting next year, Temple University students will likely no longer be able to major or minor in Hebrew. http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/25067/Temple_Set_to_Cut_Hebrew_Major/ http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/25067/Temple_Set_to_Cut_Hebrew_Major/ Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:56:00 EDT Far fewer students are proving proficient on standardized tests compared with their peers in other privately managed charter schools and in traditional public schools. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/06/education/students-of-virtual-schools-are-lagging-in-proficiency.html http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/06/education/students-of-virtual-schools-are-lagging-in-proficiency.html Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:48:00 EDT Maximum award for low-income students stays intact but eligibility adjustments will affect some. http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/education/minimal-changes-to-pell-grant-are-met-with-relief/article_b5c8c965-8265-5688-bca5-12cdbe9d4af4.html http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/education/minimal-changes-to-pell-grant-are-met-with-relief/article_b5c8c965-8265-5688-bca5-12cdbe9d4af4.html Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:43:00 EDT Welcome to the “emporium” approach to remedial mathematics, a major change in teaching style. http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/12/23/montgomery-college-follows-remedial-math-revolution http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/12/23/montgomery-college-follows-remedial-math-revolution Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:38:00 EDT GED program, in the next two years, will undergo its biggest redesign in its 69-year history and become more challenging to pass http://www.timesdaily.com/stories/New-GED-test-coming-in-2014,185687 http://www.timesdaily.com/stories/New-GED-test-coming-in-2014,185687 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:35:00 EDT Survey created to measure the unique needs of adult undergraduate students. http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/529223 http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/529223 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:30:00 EDT Say Yes To Education Announces Commitment to Invest Additional $15 Million to Increase Graduation and College-Going Rates and Bolster the Economy http://www.marketwatch.com/story/western-new-york-business-and-foundation-leaders-announce-free-college-tuition-for-buffalo-public-school-students-for-next-20-years-2011-12-20 http://www.marketwatch.com/story/western-new-york-business-and-foundation-leaders-announce-free-college-tuition-for-buffalo-public-school-students-for-next-20-years-2011-12-20 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:24:00 EDT The new Cornell NYC campus could open the door for greater integration of Israeli universities into the wider higher education community. http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/12/22/technion-role-new-york-competition-win-israeli-science http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/12/22/technion-role-new-york-competition-win-israeli-science Thu, 22 Dec 2011 8:41:00 EDT Cornell has won the competition to build a new high-tech campus http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/12/19/cornell-poised-win-new-york-city-competiton-after-stanford-withdraws http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/12/19/cornell-poised-win-new-york-city-competiton-after-stanford-withdraws Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:26:00 EDT The link between accreditation and federal funds is unlikely to be dissolved anytime soon. http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/12/19/committee-higher-ed-accreditation-composing-its-final-report#ixzz1h5Mcq5JZ Inside Higher Ed http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/12/19/committee-higher-ed-accreditation-composing-its-final-report#ixzz1h5Mcq5JZ Inside Higher Ed Tue, 20 Dec 2011 9:34:00 EDT New program allowing anyone anywhere to take M.I.T. courses online free of charge — and earn official certificates for demonstrating mastery of the subjects taught. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/19/education/mit-expands-free-online-courses-offering-certificates.html http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/19/education/mit-expands-free-online-courses-offering-certificates.html Tue, 20 Dec 2011 9:26:00 EDT Students know what it takes to get into college and succeed, but they also have fresh memories of what it's like to "feel completely uninspired and isolated in school." http://www.good.is/post/college-students-may-hold-the-key-to-redesign-education http://www.good.is/post/college-students-may-hold-the-key-to-redesign-education Tue, 20 Dec 2011 9:07:00 EDT The Pentagon -- responding to criticism from Congress and higher education associations -- has agreed to delay new rules on tuition benefits for service members. http://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2011/12/16/pentagon-delays-tuition-policy http://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2011/12/16/pentagon-delays-tuition-policy Fri, 16 Dec 2011 8:40:00 EDT Excelsior College president's book urges creative approaches to higher education and offers practical advice for college-bound students and adult degree completers. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2011/12/12/prweb9029597.DTL http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2011/12/12/prweb9029597.DTL Tue, 13 Dec 2011 9:35:00 EDT SUNY Chancellor Nancy Zimpher was among a handful of educational leaders invited to the White House http://www.legislativegazette.com/Articles-Top-Stories-c-2011-12-12-81119.113122-Obama-hears-from-Zimpher-on-the-future-of-higher-ed.html http://www.legislativegazette.com/Articles-Top-Stories-c-2011-12-12-81119.113122-Obama-hears-from-Zimpher-on-the-future-of-higher-ed.html Tue, 13 Dec 2011 9:27:00 EDT Stanford the latest of a handful of elite American universities to pull back the curtain on their vaunted courses. http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/12/13/stanfords-open-courses-raise-questions-about-true-value-elite-education http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/12/13/stanfords-open-courses-raise-questions-about-true-value-elite-education Tue, 13 Dec 2011 9:27:00 EDT Community colleges are no longer the "best-kept secret" in higher education. http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/12/13/valencia-college-wins-first-aspen-prize http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/12/13/valencia-college-wins-first-aspen-prize Tue, 13 Dec 2011 9:20:00 EDT The Education Department produced a much-weakened final plan that almost certainly will have far less impact as it goes into effect next year. http://www.careercollegecentral.com/news/With_Lobbying_Blitz%2C_For-Profit_Colleges_Diluted_New_Rules http://www.careercollegecentral.com/news/With_Lobbying_Blitz%2C_For-Profit_Colleges_Diluted_New_Rules Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:29:00 EDT Both parties have joined to get the Defense Department to reconsider its memorandum of understanding for tuition assistance for service members http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/12/12/majority-senators-sign-letter-opposing-defense-department-rules http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/12/12/majority-senators-sign-letter-opposing-defense-department-rules Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:07:00 EDT Considering how to use expanded learning opportunities to further state education goals http://expandedexchange.wordpress.com/2011/12/08/top-10-lessons-from-state-legislative-staff/ http://expandedexchange.wordpress.com/2011/12/08/top-10-lessons-from-state-legislative-staff/ Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:03:00 EDT ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI)announces that the Office of Head Start will consider holders of the CCEI Early Childhood Credential (ECC) as qualified to meet formal education requirements for certain positions. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/holders-of-the-ccei-early-childhood-credential-considered-qualified-for-head-start-positions-that-require-a-minimum-of-a-cda-or-other-certificate-2011-12-09 http://www.marketwatch.com/story/holders-of-the-ccei-early-childhood-credential-considered-qualified-for-head-start-positions-that-require-a-minimum-of-a-cda-or-other-certificate-2011-12-09 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:04:00 EDT The state funding outlook for community colleges is too bleak for the completion agenda to succeed http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/12/08/state-budget-cuts-make-completion-goals-difficult-community-colleges http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/12/08/state-budget-cuts-make-completion-goals-difficult-community-colleges Mon, 12 Dec 2011 7:51:00 EDT Timely examinations of national enrollment trends and are released by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center http://www.studentclearinghouse.info/snapshot/ http://www.studentclearinghouse.info/snapshot/ Mon, 12 Dec 2011 7:51:00 EDT Nine school districts and two nonprofit organizations on Friday were awarded a total of $686,820 in Race to the Top funds by the Tennessee College Access and Success Network http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_215152.asp http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_215152.asp Mon, 12 Dec 2011 7:51:00 EDT New policies designed to increase transfer options for Hoosier college students and to improve graduation rates through performance-based funding incentives for the state"s colleges and universities. http://www.in.gov/che/files/111209_RELEASE_-_CHE_approves_transfer_certificate-PFF_metrics.pdf http://www.in.gov/che/files/111209_RELEASE_-_CHE_approves_transfer_certificate-PFF_metrics.pdf Mon, 12 Dec 2011 7:48:00 EDT Opening keynote at the annual conference of the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE), Indianapolis http://www.luminafoundation.org/about_us/president/speeches/2011-11-03-the_difference_makers-adult_students_and_achieving_goal_2025.html http://www.luminafoundation.org/about_us/president/speeches/2011-11-03-the_difference_makers-adult_students_and_achieving_goal_2025.html Fri, 9 Dec 2011 11:50:00 EDT Supplemental Survey Found a Strong Employer Preference for Hiring New Nurses with Baccalaureate Level Education http://www.marketwatch.com/story/new-aacn-data-show-significant-enrollment-increases-in-baccalaureate-masters-and-doctoral-nursing-degree-programs-2011-12-06 http://www.marketwatch.com/story/new-aacn-data-show-significant-enrollment-increases-in-baccalaureate-masters-and-doctoral-nursing-degree-programs-2011-12-06 Fri, 9 Dec 2011 11:47:00 EDT Companies Take to Training Staff, New Hires to Make Up for Low-Skilled Workers. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204397704577074791844935520.html?KEYWORDS=Fine-Tuning+the+perfect+employee http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204397704577074791844935520.html?KEYWORDS=Fine-Tuning+the+perfect+employee Tue, 6 Dec 2011 14:49:00 EDT The message from President Obama's meeting with higher-education leaders was threefold http://www.careercollegecentral.com/news/At_White_House_Meeting_on_Affordability%2C_a_Call_for_Urgency%2C_Innovation%2C_and_Leadership http://www.careercollegecentral.com/news/At_White_House_Meeting_on_Affordability%2C_a_Call_for_Urgency%2C_Innovation%2C_and_Leadership Tue, 6 Dec 2011 11:51:00 EDT For-profit colleges have done a better job of being mindful about efficiency and effectiveness than their nonprofit peers http://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2011/12/06/congresswoman-says-profit-colleges-more-efficient http://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2011/12/06/congresswoman-says-profit-colleges-more-efficient Tue, 6 Dec 2011 11:48:00 EDT For-profits still fills an important vocational niche. http://www.miller-mccune.com/education/despite-bad-marks-for-profit-colleges-still-passing-38103/ http://www.miller-mccune.com/education/despite-bad-marks-for-profit-colleges-still-passing-38103/ Tue, 6 Dec 2011 8:46:00 EDT Parents see themselves as the ones responsible for ensuring their children's academic success. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/05/minority-parents-on-educa_n_1130387.html http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/05/minority-parents-on-educa_n_1130387.html Tue, 6 Dec 2011 8:23:00 EDT Substantial difference between the sexes in educational attainment, with women outpacing men in every demographic group http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/12/06/women-high-income-families-outpace-their-brothers-college http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/12/06/women-high-income-families-outpace-their-brothers-college Tue, 6 Dec 2011 8:23:00 EDT The number of research doctorates awarded by American universities in 2010 fell for the first time since 2002 http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/12/05/research-doctorates-decline-1st-time-2003 http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/12/05/research-doctorates-decline-1st-time-2003 Mon, 5 Dec 2011 10:38:00 EDT Cities and groups of private citizens in some states have stepped in, offering incentives such as facilities and infrastructure to get institutions to build new campuses and expand old ones. http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/12/01/arizona-universities-turn-cities-lieu-state-support http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/12/01/arizona-universities-turn-cities-lieu-state-support Mon, 5 Dec 2011 10:57:00 EDT Students completing information technology programs at Central Georgia Technical College and Middle Georgia Technical College will be able to transfer to Macon State College to work on their bachelor’s degrees in IT. http://www.maconstate.edu/news/newspage.aspx?sqid=1013 http://www.maconstate.edu/news/newspage.aspx?sqid=1013 Mon, 5 Dec 2011 10:52:00 EDT Ways to contain costs and reduce student debt. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/30/education/duncan-calls-for-urgency-in-lowering-college-costs.html?_r=1 http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/30/education/duncan-calls-for-urgency-in-lowering-college-costs.html?_r=1 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:52:00 EDT One recommendation: create combined “graduation and transfer” rate that includes students who graduate from a two-year college as well as those who do not graduate but do go on to a four-year institution. http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/11/30/committee-measures-student-success-issues-final-report http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/11/30/committee-measures-student-success-issues-final-report Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:48:00 EDT Even a 1 percent increase in a city's population of college graduates results in great economic boosts http://www.soapboxmedia.com/features/112911talentdividend.aspx http://www.soapboxmedia.com/features/112911talentdividend.aspx Tue, 29 Nov 2011 8:52:00 EDT Colleges may be able to improve their graduation rates by gaining a better understanding of the students they enroll. http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/11/29/report-suggests-approach-improving-graduation-rates http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/11/29/report-suggests-approach-improving-graduation-rates Tue, 29 Nov 2011 8:32:00 EDT A growing number of mid-career students are seizing new opportunities from universities and employers to receive college credit for their experience outside the classroom. http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/11/23/usa-jobs-lifecredits-idUSN1E7AM12720111123 http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/11/23/usa-jobs-lifecredits-idUSN1E7AM12720111123 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:45:00 EDT The 2011 Survey of Online Learning reveals that the number of students taking at least one online course has now surpassed 6 million. http://fulltextreports.com/2011/11/26/going-the-distance-online-education-in-the-united-states-2011/ http://fulltextreports.com/2011/11/26/going-the-distance-online-education-in-the-united-states-2011/ Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:33:00 EDT The Lumina Foundation has awarded a $600,000 grant to a partnership including Phoenix College, Phoenix Union High School District and the city of Phoenix to help Hispanic students transition from high school to college to the workforce. http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2011/11/27/20111127lumina-foundation-grant-education.html http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2011/11/27/20111127lumina-foundation-grant-education.html Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:25:00 EDT Many colleges and universities may choose to drop out of the military's tuition assistance program for active-duty service members if changes are not made to Defense Department guidelines http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/11/23/colleges-object-new-tuition-assistance-requirements http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/11/23/colleges-object-new-tuition-assistance-requirements Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:23:00 EDT National effort to increase support for students who left higher education without a degree but are eligible for or just shy of one. http://www.ihep.org/assets/files/publications/a-f/%28Brief%29_Crossing_the_Line-Near_Completion.pdf http://www.ihep.org/assets/files/publications/a-f/%28Brief%29_Crossing_the_Line-Near_Completion.pdf Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:20:00 EDT College Express Dual Enrollment partnership between Danville Area Community College and 13 area high school districts. http://commercial-news.com/local/x229378212/College-Express-program-receives-state-attention http://commercial-news.com/local/x229378212/College-Express-program-receives-state-attention Mon, 22 Nov 2011 11:25:00 EDT The typical college student today isn't "typical" anymore http://www.npr.org/2011/11/27/142759691/in-tenn-a-possible-model-for-higher-education http://www.npr.org/2011/11/27/142759691/in-tenn-a-possible-model-for-higher-education Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:16:00 EDT Institutions offering programs to service members on campus, on base, on ship, and at a distance must now sign and comply with the MOU. http://www.military.com/education/content/money-for-school/new-mou-affects-military-tuition-assistance.html http://www.military.com/education/content/money-for-school/new-mou-affects-military-tuition-assistance.html Mon, 22 Nov 2011 12:25:00 EDT The productivity push means institutions and systems must graduate more students, without increasing costs and without compromising the quality of their education. http://www.luminafoundation.org/about_us/leaders/2011-10-31-reengineering_higher_education.html http://www.luminafoundation.org/about_us/leaders/2011-10-31-reengineering_higher_education.html Mon, 22 Nov 2011 11:25:00 EDT Education policy briefing at U.S. Department of Education put a spotlight on the department’s support for open educational resources (OER) http://www.educause.edu/blog/jcummings/USDeptofEdReaffirmsOERSupportH/241218 http://www.educause.edu/blog/jcummings/USDeptofEdReaffirmsOERSupportH/241218 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:21:00 EDT Earning a bachelor's degree is still the best path to middle-class employment and wages in the United States http://chronicle.com/article/Bachelors-Degree-Is-Still/129784/ http://chronicle.com/article/Bachelors-Degree-Is-Still/129784/ Wed, 16 Nov 2011 9:45:00 EDT Central Michigan has made a push to make lecture-capture technology available to faculty. http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/11/15/professor-tries-improving-lectures-removing-them-class http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/11/15/professor-tries-improving-lectures-removing-them-class Wed, 16 Nov 2011 9:39:00 EDT The Western Association of Schools and Colleges has approved a new set of policies aimed at giving the regional accreditor a greater role in assuring the academic quality of its members. http://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2011/11/15/western-accreditor-adopts-reforms-academic-quality#.TsJpK4CM44c.email http://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2011/11/15/western-accreditor-adopts-reforms-academic-quality#.TsJpK4CM44c.email Tues, 15 Nov 2011 11:42:00 EDT Regents approved a draft plan that commits the University System’s 35 institutions to increase college completion http://www.usg.edu/news/release/regents_approve_college_completion_plan/ http://www.usg.edu/news/release/regents_approve_college_completion_plan/ Thurs, 10 Nov 2011 9:47:00 EDT Belief that the quality of online education is at least as good as the face-to-face alternative grows in grudgingly small increments among faculty and deans. http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/11/09/survey-shows-online-enrollments-have-boomed-doubts-about-online-quality-persist http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/11/09/survey-shows-online-enrollments-have-boomed-doubts-about-online-quality-persist Wed, 9 Nov 2011 9:46:00 EDT Lumina Foundation has announced the launch of an initiative designed to strengthen partnerships that show promise in improving the postsecondary attainment of Latino students. http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/news/story.jhtml?id=361000004 http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/news/story.jhtml?id=361000004 Wed, 9 Nov 2011 9:43:00 EDT Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg is increasingly focused on the competition created to build a high-tech graduate school in New York City http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/08/education/bloomberg-alone-will-decide-winner-of-engineering-school-contest-analysis.html?emc=eta1 http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/08/education/bloomberg-alone-will-decide-winner-of-engineering-school-contest-analysis.html?emc=eta1 Wed, 9 Nov 2011 9:40:00 EDT Freeman A. Hrabowski III, president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and Eduardo J. Padrón, president of Miami Dade College, as the recipients of the 2011 Carnegie Corporation Academic Leadership Award. http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/news/story.jhtml?id=360500019 http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/news/story.jhtml?id=360500019 Mon, 7 Nov 2011 9:58:00 EDT Four-Year Baccalaureate University Partners With Local Community College For College Transfer Program http://www.peace.edu/content/page/id/1296 http://www.peace.edu/content/page/id/1296 Mon, 7 Nov 2011 9:49:00 EDT Welcome packets for students at Western Governors University now include a free Webcam to make sure test-takers are who they say they are. http://chronicle.com/blogs/wiredcampus/to-monitor-online-testing-western-governors-u-gives-students-webcams/34099 http://chronicle.com/blogs/wiredcampus/to-monitor-online-testing-western-governors-u-gives-students-webcams/34099 Fri, 4 NOV 2011 11:39:00 EDT Framework to effectively address near completion to increase the number and diversity of people who complete college. http://www.ihep.org/publications/publications-detail.cfm?id=148 http://www.ihep.org/publications/publications-detail.cfm?id=148 Fri, 4 NOV 2011 11:39:00 EDT CCEI Online Early Childhood Credential (ECC) is now recognized in Utah to meet the state's formal education requirements for certain positions in the early care and education industry. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cceis-online-early-childhood-credential-receives-recognition-in-utah-132125313.html http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cceis-online-early-childhood-credential-receives-recognition-in-utah-132125313.html Tue, 1 NOV 2011 13:55:00 EDT The state community-college board is creating low-cost textbooks and course materials and distributing them online for free in a new program that rolled out Monday. http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2016659112_opencourses01m.html http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2016659112_opencourses01m.html Tue, 1 NOV 2011 08:58:00 EDT Community colleges are left to wonder where the students have gone? http://www.buffalonews.com/city/communities/erie-county/article605233.ece http://www.buffalonews.com/city/communities/erie-county/article605233.ece Mon, 31 OCT 2011 14:37:00 EDT If you are a CUNY-bound student whose reading, writing, and/or math scores on the CUNY Assessment Tests indicate that you need to develop your skills, CUNY Start may be for you. http://www.cuny.edu/academics/programs/notable/CATA/cti-cunystart.html http://www.cuny.edu/academics/programs/notable/CATA/cti-cunystart.html Mon, 31 OCT 2011 11:34:00 EDT More students are pursuing college degrees because the return on investment has never been greater. http://diverseeducation.com/article/16560/ http://diverseeducation.com/article/16560/ Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:1600 EDT Arne Duncan, U.S. Secretary of Education and Melody Barnes is the Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council http://www.ed.gov/blog/ http://www.ed.gov/blog/ Fri, 28 Oct 2011 8:2800 EDT High school students may soon be able to earn vocational diplomas to help them find jobs right out of twelfth grade. http://www.careercollegecentral.com/news/bill_would_allow_high_school_vocational_diploma http://www.careercollegecentral.com/news/bill_would_allow_high_school_vocational_diploma Fri, 28 Oct 2011 8:2100 EDT LearningCounts.org serves as a comprehensive prior learning assessment (PLA) resource to adult learners, postsecondary institutions, employers and workforce organizations. PLA is the evaluation and assessment of an individual’s lifelong learning for college credit leading to degree completion, certification, or professional development. This lifelong learning may be acquired through work, employer training programs, military service, independent study, volunteer or community service, and more. LearningCounts.org offers a prior learning portfolio development course (CAEL 100: Prior Learning Assessment Theory and Practice), a national roster of expert faculty evaluators, and a host of other ancillary services. Students can build and submit their completed portfolios which demonstrate their prior learning and receive a transcript of potential credit. These portfolios are matched to a LearningCounts.org faculty member so that the individual is assured that their learning is measured by a subject area expert. http://www.learningcounts.org/Pages/Default.aspx http://www.learningcounts.org/Pages/Default.aspx Wed, 26 Oct 2011 10:060 EDT The new college will be the first to join the CUNY system in the past 37 years. http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/10696357-new-york-governor-approves-construction-of-new-community-college http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/10696357-new-york-governor-approves-construction-of-new-community-college Wed, 26 Oct 2011 8:1400 EDT Summit on Higher Education's Role in Preparing the New American Workforce, organized by the Coalition for Education Success. http://www.careercollegecentral.com/pr/Career_Colleges_Host_Summit_on_Preparing_the_New_American_Workforce http://www.careercollegecentral.com/pr/Career_Colleges_Host_Summit_on_Preparing_the_New_American_Workforce Wed, 26 Oct 2011 7:4400 EDT Gov't to pay for soldiers' first year of higher education http://www.jpost.com/NationalNews/Article.aspx?id=242815 http://www.jpost.com/NationalNews/Article.aspx?id=242815 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 7:4200 EDT Colleges should be graded on publicly available score cards that measure completion rates http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/10/24/california-community-college-task-force-pushes-big-changes http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/10/24/california-community-college-task-force-pushes-big-changes Wed, 26 Oct 2011 7:2900 EDT The new opportunities inherent to online education come with new challenges http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/10/21/educational-technologists-defend-online-education http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/10/21/educational-technologists-defend-online-education Tue, 25 Oct 2011 1:2900 EDT University of Maryland University College Spring 2012 http://www.experienceumuc.com/2011/10/get-head-start-on-pursuing-your.html http://www.experienceumuc.com/2011/10/get-head-start-on-pursuing-your.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:2200 EDT About 20 percent of full-time community college students fail to continue beyond their first year http://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2011/10/20/community-college-dropouts-receive-1-billion-annual-government-funding http://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2011/10/20/community-college-dropouts-receive-1-billion-annual-government-funding Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:19:00 EDT Jan. 1, RNs will pay $400 a credit hour for bachelor’s degree courses http://www.sage.edu/newsevents/news/?story_id=263363 http://www.sage.edu/newsevents/news/?story_id=263363 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:15:00 EDT Credit to online-only students who complete a 16-week introductory conversational Spanish course produced and largely managed by Rosetta Stone. http://chronicle.com/blogs/wiredcampus/in-new-partnership-james-madison-u-offers-credit-for-online-rosetta-stone-course/ http://chronicle.com/blogs/wiredcampus/in-new-partnership-james-madison-u-offers-credit-for-online-rosetta-stone-course/ Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:48:00 EDT Life in the 21st Century Workforce: A National Perspective http://www.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/default/files/downloads/Life%20in%20the%2021st%20Century%20Workforce.pdf http://www.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/default/files/downloads/Life%20in%20the%2021st%20Century%20Workforce.pdf Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:41:00 EDT Alternative to college track is best choice for some students. http://thegazette.com/2011/10/18/career-tech-increasingly-important-as-funding-shrinks/ http://thegazette.com/2011/10/18/career-tech-increasingly-important-as-funding-shrinks/ Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:38:00 EDT Occupational Training for Today's Jobs http://www.jff.org/projects/current/workforce/credentials-work/1222 http://www.jff.org/projects/current/workforce/credentials-work/1222 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:35:00 EDT Chicago Public Schools To Launch Six-Year Joint High School, Associates Degree Program Thanks To IBM Grant http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/13/chicago-public-schools-to_n_1009095.html?ir=Education http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/13/chicago-public-schools-to_n_1009095.html?ir=Education Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:10:00 EDT Creating a model of higher education that is more accessible, more flexible, and more student-focused. http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/10/17/bain_initiative_at_university_of_north_texas_dallas_aims_for_new_educational_model http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/10/17/bain_initiative_at_university_of_north_texas_dallas_aims_for_new_educational_model Mon, 17 Oct 2011 8:20:00 EDT One of the biggest education publishers has joined with one of the most dominant and iconic software companies to bring colleges a new -- and free -- learning-management system. http://www.careercollegecentral.com/news/Pearson_and_Google_Jump_Into_Learning_Management_With_a_New%2C_Free_System http://www.careercollegecentral.com/news/Pearson_and_Google_Jump_Into_Learning_Management_With_a_New%2C_Free_System Fri, 14 Oct 2011 8:20:00 EDT College and university leaders should pay closer attention to the growing number of their Asian-American and Pacific Islander students. http://diverseeducation.com/article/16516/ http://diverseeducation.com/article/16516/ Fri, 14 Oct 2011 8:20:00 EDT Most distance education experts agree the eventual solution to the new requirement that colleges be authorized by every state where they operate is reciprocity. http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/10/14/presidents_forum_discusses_barriers_to_state_authorization_reciprocity http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/10/14/presidents_forum_discusses_barriers_to_state_authorization_reciprocity Fri, 14 Oct 2011 8:20:00 EDT A new way to pin down a surprisingly slippery number: how much will college really cost? http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/tool-give-clearer-picture-college-cost-14683844 http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/tool-give-clearer-picture-college-cost-14683844 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 2:54:00 EDT Utah’s college enrollment boom appears to be losing steam after three straight years of gains. http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/52710832-78/enrollment-students-percent-utah.html.csp http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/52710832-78/enrollment-students-percent-utah.html.csp Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:18:00 EDT Some state initiatives are helping more Oklahomans achieve their college degrees. http://washingtonexaminer.com/news/2011/10/excerpts-recent-oklahoma-editorials http://washingtonexaminer.com/news/2011/10/excerpts-recent-oklahoma-editorials Thu, 13 Oct 2011 7:36:00 EDT Roadmap for educators and policymakers to help Latino studends reach college completion. http://completionagenda.collegeboard.org/latino/ http://completionagenda.collegeboard.org/latino/ Thu, 13 Oct 2011 7:12:00 EDT Webinar - Unlocking the Secrets of College Retention http://www.edweek.org/ew/marketplace/webinars/webinars.html?intc=thed http://www.edweek.org/ew/marketplace/webinars/webinars.html?intc=thed Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:58:00 EDT Rapid growth in the number of students earning credentials at community colleges over the last two decades has outpaced enrollment gains at those institutions. http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/10/06/credentials_awarded_by_community_colleges_outpaced_enrollment_gains http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/10/06/credentials_awarded_by_community_colleges_outpaced_enrollment_gains Thu, 6 Oct 2011 11:47:00 EDT How Technology Will Transform Higher Education http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/ideas/2011/10/100511.html http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/ideas/2011/10/100511.htmlWed, 5 Oct 2011 2:23:00 EDT Thieves Scam Financial Aid From Online Education Sites. http://www.npr.org/2011/10/05/141070032/thieves-scam-aid-from-online-education-sites http://www.npr.org/2011/10/05/141070032/thieves-scam-aid-from-online-education-sitesWed, 5 Oct 2011 8:24:00 EDT For-Profit Colleges Encouraged Fraud, Used Deceptive Marketing, GAO Reports. http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-10-948T http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-10-948T Wed, 5 Oct 2011 8:15:00 EDT There’s one thing we know for certain about green jobs: They are real, well-paid, and growing. http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2011/10/green_jobs_numbers.html http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2011/10/green_jobs_numbers.html Tue, 4 Oct 2011 12:53:00 EDT The nation's educators must work to improve college completion rates for Latino students if the United States is to remain economically competitive in the world. http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/10/03/qt/report_urges_focus_on_latino_college_completion_rates http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/10/03/qt/report_urges_focus_on_latino_college_completion_rates Mon, 3 Oct 2011 10:24:00 EDT Six colleges and universities in Michigan's Upper Peninsula have forged a formal agreement to help students get a degree in reverse. http://www.mlive.com/education/index.ssf/2011/09/upper_peninsula_schools_aim_fo.html http://www.mlive.com/education/index.ssf/2011/09/upper_peninsula_schools_aim_fo.html Mon, 3 Oct 2011 10:22:00 EDT Complaining about the U.S. News & World Report college rankings while simultaneously coveting a higher slot is a time-honored tradition in higher education. And now for-profit colleges are getting into the game. http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/09/29/forthcoming_online_rankings_from_u_s_news_stir_up_complaints_from_two_for_profits http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/09/29/forthcoming_online_rankings_from_u_s_news_stir_up_complaints_from_two_for_profits Fri, 30 Sep 2011 1:10:00 EDT The bill would do away with two vocational-rehabilitation programs and the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE). http://www.careercollegecentral.com/news/House_Republicans_Seek_to_Eliminate_31_Education_Programs_and_Tighten_Pell_Eligibility http://www.careercollegecentral.com/news/House_Republicans_Seek_to_Eliminate_31_Education_Programs_and_Tighten_Pell_Eligibility Fri, 30 Sep 2011 1:09:00 EDT American Center for Progress Sepetmber 28, 2011 Event video: Prior Learning Assessments College Strategies for the Success of 21st Century Students. http://www.americanprogress.org/events/2011/09/learning.html http://www.americanprogress.org/events/2011/09/learning.html Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:18:00 EDT Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training Grant Program. http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/news/story.jhtml?id=354900007 http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/news/story.jhtml?id=354900007 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:00:00 EDT The longer college students stay in school, the less likely they are to earn a degree or certificate. http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/news/story.jhtml?id=355200004 http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/news/story.jhtml?id=355200004 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 10:07:00 EDT Achieving the Dream’s Leader College Distinction requires that schools make significant progress on critical areas that lead to degree completion. http://www.educationnews.org/higher-education/four-texas-community-colleges-earn-achieving-the-dream-honor/ http://www.educationnews.org/higher-education/four-texas-community-colleges-earn-achieving-the-dream-honor/ Wed, 28 Sep 2011 9:58:00 EDT Thousands of Jobs Will be Created or Retained in Albany, Canandaigua, Utica, East Fishkill, and Yorktown Heights. http://www.governor.ny.gov/press/092711chiptechnologyinvestment/ http://www.governor.ny.gov/press/092711chiptechnologyinvestment/ Wed, 28 Sep 2011 8:45:00 EDT CUNY Baccalaureate for Unique and Interdisciplinary Studies http://cunyba.gc.cuny.edu/ http://cunyba.gc.cuny.edu/ Wed, 28 Sep 2011 8:20:00 EDT Nontraditional students often come to postsecondary education with learning acquired outside of the traditional classroom. http://www.americanprogress.org/events/2011/09/learning.html http://www.americanprogress.org/events/2011/09/learning.html Fri, 23 Sep 2011 9:42:00 EDT Far too few Americans will complete college to achieve the ambitious goals that President Obama and others have set for the country. http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/09/22/u_s_report_projects_sharp_rise_in_college_degrees_widening_of_gender_gap http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/09/22/u_s_report_projects_sharp_rise_in_college_degrees_widening_of_gender_gap Thu, 22 Sep 2011 2:09:00 EDT Empire State College will offer a Master of Arts in Adult Learning degree beginning in January 2012. http://www.esc.edu/news/releases/2011/empire-state-offers-ma-in-adult-learning.html http://www.esc.edu/news/releases/2011/empire-state-offers-ma-in-adult-learning.html Wed, 21 Sep 2011 2:26:00 EDT A Special Live Event Presented by Excelsior College's School of Business & Technology & NYS Capital District of the Society of Women Engineers (NYSCD SWE) http://www.excelsior.edu/negotiating-the-glass-maze http://www.excelsior.edu/negotiating-the-glass-maze Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:00:00 EDT CAEL's Fueling the Race to Postsecondary Success study (http://www.cael.org/pdfs/PLA_Fueling-the-Race). http://www.cael.org/pdfs/PLA_research_brief_avg_credit http://www.cael.org/pdfs/PLA_research_brief_avg_credit Fri, 19 Sep 2011 8:56:00 EDT 9th Annual Sloan Consortium Blended Learning Conference and Workshop, "Perfecting the Blend," will be held on April 23-24, 2012 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. http://sloanconsortium.org/conferences/2012/blended/call_for_presentations http://sloanconsortium.org/conferences/2012/blended/call_for_presentations Fri, 16 Sep 2011 7:50:00 EDT Census Bureau Reports Education Impacts Work-Life Earnings Five Times More Than Other Demographic Factors http://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/archives/education/cb11-153.html http://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/archives/education/cb11-153.html Fri, 16 Sep 2011 7:42:00 EDT 2011 U.S.News & World Report College Rankings and lists http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges Wed, 14 Sep 2011 9:06:00 EDT ...People who have earned most but not all of the credits they need for a college degree should receive more attention. http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/09/14/institute_for_higher_education_policy_summit_on_near_completers http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/09/14/institute_for_higher_education_policy_summit_on_near_completers Wed, 14 Sep 2011 8:26:00 EDT Aspen Institute’s release of 10 finalists for the first Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/09/13/aspen_institute_names_ten_community_college_finalists_for_million_dollar_prize http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/09/13/aspen_institute_names_ten_community_college_finalists_for_million_dollar_prize Tue, 13 Sep 2011 11:37:00 EDT Policies and Practices to Help “Near-Completer” College Students http://www.ihep.org/press-room/news_release-detail.cfm?id=205 http://www.ihep.org/press-room/news_release-detail.cfm?id=205 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 11:40:00 EDT Schenectady County Community College Students Ride Capital District Transportation Authority Bus Routes Free with Student ID. http://www.cdta.org/news_detail.php?id=140 http://www.cdta.org/news_detail.php?id=140 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 10:18:00 EDT New Gallup poll finds that Americans view college degree completion as an essential tool for landing a good job and finding financial security. http://www.luminafoundation.org/newsroom/news_releases/2011-08-18.html/ http://www.luminafoundation.org/newsroom/news_releases/2011-08-18.html/ Wed, 7 Sep 2011 14:10:00 EDT