Eight thoughts on higher education in 2012
These days it’s perplexing and painful to think about the future of traditional universities. How do we know what’s coming and how quickly it will come?
Month: December 2011
Protecting United States from hackers means redoubling education efforts
If there was ever a time for the U.S. to get back on track with math and science, it's with the latest ABC News report on China: "…
UConn revises policy on abuse claims
The University of Connecticut is drafting a policy that would require all employees to report any allegation of sexual abuse to school officials, the Associated Press reports.
How can colleges help teen moms (and teen dads)?
There has been a lot of talk about college graduation and success rates this year, as President Obama aims to dramatically increase the total number of graduates by…
The ten most popular eCN stories of the year
Recently, we published our editors' picks for the 10 most significant higher-ed tech stories of 2011. Now, see what our readers think.
NACUBO’s 2012 meeting will highlight future changes, challenges
The National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO), which aims to advance the economic viability and business practices of higher education institutions in fulfillment of their…
ACUTA’s annual conference to focus on new technologies, thinking, leadership
The Association for Information Communications Technology Professionals in Higher Education (ACUTA) will kick off its 41st Annual Conference and Exhibition on April 29, 2012, in Indianapolis. Three featured…
From combat to Columbia University: Returning troops head to Ivy Leagues despite cuts to GI bill
Though recent cuts to the GI Bill have limited their academic options, returning troops are finding ways to offset the exorbitant costs of an Ivy League education, the…
Facebook agrees to changes to improve transparency
Facebook Inc. has agreed to make several changes to its services to improve transparency and better protect the personal data of its millions of users outside of the…
Opinion: Newt Gingrich and the meaning of smart
As Newt Gingrich has surged in the Republican presidential polls, we’ve heard more and more in the media about his intelligence, about him being a large thinker, the…