Campus Administration
Free digital textbooks surge in popularity
As college textbook prices continue to climb, a free alternative to traditional textbooks has gathered steam—and its provider claims that students at more than half of U.S. colleges are taking…
University of California president to retire
Mark Yudof, the president of the University of California system, announced Friday he will end his tenure on Aug. 31, 2013, the Huffington Post reports. …
As athletes wield more influence online, NCAA tries to educate on social media
The popularity of Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram among NCAA athletes has ripped down curtains that have long shielded high-profile athletic programs—and the issues caused by social media have college administrators…
San Jose State to offer groundbreaking low-cost online courses for credit
San Jose State University, in the heart of the Silicon Valley, is also at the heart of a big American education experiment: low-cost online classes offered for credit.…
Tips for understanding copyright rules
With headlines about tough copyright rulings fresh in their minds, educators across the nation might hesitate when it comes to using copyrighted material in their lessons or sharing copyrighted works…
Niche-based digital marketing attracts nontraditional students
To improve enrollment, officials at Mount Olive College knew they would need to understand their own student population better, and identify the types of students they should target in the…
Catholic dorms debuting at non-religious universities
Two secular universities will offer dorms specifically for Catholic students in 2013's fall semester, the Huffington Post reports.…
Learning analytics tools aim to boost student retention, outcomes
As policy makers and campus leaders focus on boosting college completion rates, learning analytics is a field that has exploded in importance. A number of programs now exist to help…
Liberal-arts colleges forced to evolve with market
Many of today's increasingly career-focused students aren't buying the idea that a liberal-arts education represents a good value, and many small liberal-arts colleges have been forced to adjust.…
Competency-based public degree program moves forward
University of Wisconsin System President Kevin Reilly has revealed new details about what is expected to be the first set of 100-percent, competency-based online degree programs for working adults offered…