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Section: Academics
Academics
Iowa Guard Leader Wants Broader Outreach
The leader of the Iowa National Guard is suggesting the organization to broaden its outreach, in an effort to attract more recruits from non-military families. Adjutant General Timothy Orr says the Iowa Guard has “maintained its position in personnel readiness,” but recruiting “high-quality men and women” in the future could be a challenge. Read More
January 18, 2018
Academics
Ashford Gets OK to Keep GI Bill Students
Ashford University can continue enrolling students on the GI Bill — at least for now, the Veterans Affairs Department has confirmed. The online, for-profit school that’s one of the top enrollers of military students was in danger of losing its eligibility to accept GI Bill funds last year after failing to maintain the appropriate state-level […]
January 18, 2018
Academics
Study Urges Better Online Access for California Campuses
To help boost graduation rates, the Cal State system needs to make it easier for students to take online classes offered by CSU campuses other than their home one, a state Legislative Analyst report says. The study found that few students — only about two per campus in 2015 — enroll in online courses at […]
January 16, 2018
Academics
2 Coast Guard Cadets Punished for Harassing Black Classmate
NEW LONDON, Conn. — Two white cadets at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy have been punished for harassing a black classmate, a school spokesman said. The commandant of cadets at the academy in New London ruled at a hearing Thursday that the cadets violated regulations and ordered discipline including demerits and marching tours, spokesman David […]
January 16, 2018
Academics
Study: Do Stackable Credentials Have Value?
Stacking of credentials is gaining a toehold. In the last year, for example, MOOC providers edX and Coursera have added the ability to stack courses and pathways within their platforms to support various “MicroMasters” programs being offered by member institutions. And the Manufacturing Institute is supporting a bunch of states in their work to align […]
January 16, 2018
Academics
What is the Market Forecast for MOOCs?
A massive open online course is an online course aimed at unlimited participation and open access via the web. In addition to traditional course materials such as filmed lectures, readings, and problem sets, many MOOCs provide interactive user forums to support community interactions among students, professors, and teaching assistants. MOOC platform allows evaluation of the […]
January 12, 2018
Academics
Vermont Guard Backs Free Tuition Bill
MONTPELIER, Vt. — The Vermont National Guard and some legislators are urging passage of legislation that would give guard members free tuition to state colleges and universities, similar to what other New England states offer. Guard officials said Thursday they have a hard time recruiting young members who are drawn to nearby states for free […]
January 12, 2018
Academics
Study: More Students Enrolling in Online Courses
Enrollment in online courses rose at a faster pace between fall 2015 and 2016 compared with the previous three years, yet students are increasingly choosing local online degree programs, according to the “Grade Increase” report released today by the Babson Survey Research Group. Based on federal data from more than 4,700 colleges and universities, more […]
January 12, 2018
Academics
Vets-in-Tech Will Invade Silicon Valley
On January 13-14, VetsinTech, the only non-profit organization focused 100 percent on helping military veterans transition into meaningful careers in the tech industry, will launch their inaugural national conference: The Invasion in Silicon Valley. The event will connect veterans from across the country with top technology leaders for content and networking opportunities, providing sessions in […]
January 11, 2018
Academics
Partners Will Help Transition from Military to Management
In an effort to help veterans excel in civilian life, Bayer and VETTED today unveiled a new partnership in which Bayer will serve as title sponsor of VETTED’s inaugural Veteran Accelerated Management Program (VAMP) at the University of Texas and Texas A&M University. The intensive, eight-week program, which is specifically designed for experienced military leaders […]
January 11, 2018
Academics
Online Enrollment Continues to Grow
According to new federal data, the number of college students taking online classes continues to grow, reports Inside Higher Ed. In academic year 2016, 6.34 million students were enrolled in at least one online course, compared with 5.99 million students in 2015. Even as overall enrollment at postsecondary institutions is flat (unlike recent numbers from […]
January 9, 2018
Academics
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Program Helps in Transitions
Injury and illness can derail plans in an instant. They can upend a career and unsettle a family. Soldiers in the Warrior Transition Battalion live through the many, potentially long-term, adjustments needed to make the most of their new reality. “When I meet with them, one of the questions I ask in my initial in-processing […]
January 9, 2018
Academics
Elearning in Higher Ed Will Grow in 2018
As reported in this year’s ECAR Study of Undergraduate Students and Information Technology, for four years running, the number of students preferring a blended learning environment that includes “some to mostly online components” has increased while students preferring a face-to-face only learning environment has continued to decline. With student demand growing, in 2018, it seems […]
January 5, 2018
Academics
Book Looks at Rise of the “Military Friendly” Campus
Ask anyone doing social justice work in the US to name the glaring problems of our society and the list will come quickly – income inequality, gentrification, racism, sexism, lack of health care, crumbling schools. . . the list goes on and on. Too often, though, we fail to name the elephant in the room: […]
January 5, 2018
Academics
UNC Military Liaison Making a Difference
I am the Military Liaison and Program Manager for the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and founder and president of the Southeastern Council on Military Education. UNCW@Onslow has three office locations within Onslow County, aboard Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River – all of which are dedicated to serving military-affiliated personnel and area residents. […]
January 4, 2018
Academics
Innovation in Higher Ed: How to Get There
The term “innovation” conjures up all sorts of high tech-centered dreams worthy of an Elon Musk keynote. “Higher education innovation” is no different, though instead of flying cars and Mars colonies, what likely comes to mind first are online and competency-based learning platforms, learning management systems, or electronic whiteboards. Few places is this more true […]
January 2, 2018
Academics
Military Widow Funds Law Scholarships
Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law recently created a scholarship program for U.S. military veterans thanks to Deborah Carstens, whose late husband was an attorney who served in the Marine Corps. The initiative will give four complete scholarships for a J.D. degree to veteran students. Carsten made the donation after learning that […]
December 21, 2017
Academics
New Generation Learns Jungle Skills
They are scenes reminiscent of the Vietnam War and the Pacific Theater during World War II: U.S. soldiers, caked with mud and dripping wet from monsoon rains, quietly traversing thick jungle brush. But instead of southeast Asia, these are the Hawaiian jungles northwest of Honolulu, where the U.S. Army’s 25th Infantry Division is training some […]
December 21, 2017
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