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Academics
Research Examines Learning Potential
New Morgridge College of Education Assistant Professor of Research Methods and Information Science, Denis Dumas, recently published research that could potentially change the way educational researchers understand student learning capacity, and the way students are tested in school. The humble beginnings of a new testing model. “Dynamic Measurement Modeling: Using Nonlinear Growth Models to Estimate […]
October 20, 2017
Academics
University of Colorado to End Course Fees
BOULDER, Colo. — The University of Colorado is eliminating all course and program fees starting in the fall of 2018. The Daily Camera reports that the eliminated fees will collectively save students $8.4 million per year. Chancellor Phil DiStefano announced the commitment to lowering costs for students at the university’s annual State of the Campus […]
October 20, 2017
Academics
University Offers 3-Year Bachelor’s, 1-Year Master’s
There are two major barriers to completing a college degree and they are time and money, according to Paul Percy, provost and executive vice president at Carson-Newman University. “The longer people stay in school, the longer they have to keep finding ways to come up with money, to pay for school and for money to […]
October 20, 2017
Other News
Apollo Global Biggest For-Profit Manager in the World
Back in 2013, the future looked bleak at academic publisher McGraw-Hill. They’d been around for over a century, but with the advent of digital technology, more and more course material was moving online. While they’d been the top dog in the academic publishing just a few years before, they agreed to a $2.4 bn buyout […]
October 20, 2017
Students
As Protestors Rally at University of Florida, Penn State Hopes to Steer Clear
As protesters circled the University of Florida auditorium where White nationalist Richard Spencer spoke Thursday, Penn State decided to avoid this scenario altogether.
October 19, 2017
Students
Ky. Community College in Position to Help Veterans Make Career Transition
Over the past five years, West Kentucky Community and Technical College has built a comprehensive support network for student veterans.
October 19, 2017
Faculty & Staff
Senators Again Seek Loan Relief for Adjunct Faculty
Adjunct faculty members will get another chance to gain eligibility for a federal student loan relief program under proposed legislation by two U.S. senators.
October 19, 2017
Students
Lawsuit Challenges DeVos’ Guidance on Campus Sexual Assault
BOSTON —A national women’s rights group is challenging Education Secretary Betsy DeVos’ new guidance on investigating campus sexual assault. The organization Equal Means Equal and three women who say they were assaulted in college filed a federal lawsuit Thursday in Boston alleging the rules violate civil rights laws. On Sept. 22, DeVos scrapped President Barack […]
October 19, 2017
Students
California Won’t Make Its Attorney Licensing Exam Easier
SAN FRANCISCO —Becoming a lawyer in California isn’t going to get easier after the state Supreme Court decided not to lower the minimum passing score on one of nation’s toughest licensing exams for attorneys. The justices on Wednesday acknowledged a drop in the percentage of people passing the test but said further study was needed […]
October 19, 2017
Students
Community Criticizes University of Memphis in Wake of Sexual Assaults
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — In the wake of two reported off-campus rapes involving students at the University of Memphis, students and alumni challenged and criticized the university’s administration at a sexual assault forum. The Commercial Appeal reports over 100 people attended Wednesday’s campus forum, which saw a line of people waiting to speak when President David […]
October 19, 2017
Blogs/Opinion
Do You Need a Degree or Will a MOOC Do?
We all know that in the modern economy, we can’t just stop learning. But how to keep educating ourselves is a complicated question. Is it a worthwhile investment to get a formal degree, like an MBA or PhD? Should you take a more targeted approach, with a short-term executive education program? Or perhaps DIY it […]
October 19, 2017
Other News
Complaints Yield Millions in Relief for Student Borrowers
The latest annual report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau contains a clear message for borrowers encountering problems with loan servicers: Complain. More specifically, file a complaint with the CFPB. “Complaints by student loan borrowers led to hundreds of millions of dollars in relief and important market reforms,” said CFPB Director Richard Cordray, in a […]
October 19, 2017
Policy
Army Weighs Extra Pay to Keep Soldiers Fit
As the Army prepares for the possibility of growing its end strength in 2018, the issue of non-deployable soldiers is once again at the forefront of military officials’ minds. About 100,000 soldiers are currently non-deployable in the Army, meaning they cannot fill their position and perform the task for which they were enlisted. But the […]
October 19, 2017
Veterans
Bill Helps Veterans Transition to Business
U.S. Reps. John Rutherford and Al Lawson, a Republican and Democrat representing Jacksonville, have joined forces on a new piece of veteran-friendly legislation. HR 3965 — the “Veterans Armed for Success Act” — would appropriate $5M for job-related training and “transition assistance” for military veterans. That $5M would go to eligible organizations in the form […]
October 19, 2017
Other News
Ohio National Guard: Use U.S. Benefits First
Student National Guardsmen must now apply for federal aid before receiving the state-funded Ohio National Guard scholarship. This will save the state of Ohio money by putting more of the financial responsibility on the federal government. Originally, 100 percent of the tuition costs were covered by the state of Ohio and soldiers were also eligible […]
October 19, 2017
Other News
Western Governors Changing Higher Education Model
Over the past decade, Western Governors University (WGU) has grown at a pace faster than nearly any other postsecondary institution. Indeed, in recent years, many of WGU programs have reported over 30% growth annually. In many respects, WGU’s growth is not a surprise. As an online institution, WGU attracts students in all 50 states, though […]
October 19, 2017
Other News
States Sue DeVos to Restore For-Profit Fraud Rule
WASHINGTON — Democratic attorneys general in 17 states and the District of Columbia filed suit Tuesday against the U.S. Department of Education over its decision to block an Obama-era rule designed to protect students from being defrauded by for-profit colleges. The Gainful Employment rule was supposed to take effect this year, but Education Secretary Betsy […]
October 19, 2017
Other News
V.A. Seeks Waivers for For-Profit Ethics Law
WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs said Tuesday it would proceed with a narrow waiver to an ethics law banning V.A. employees from receiving benefits from for-profit colleges, saying most cases posed no actual conflicts of interest with private companies vying for millions in GI Bill tuition. The V.A.’s latest move comes after it […]
October 19, 2017
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