University ditches controversial social media rules
Sam Houston State University’s (SHSU) social media policy that drew heated criticism from a national free speech organization and student groups has been nixed by campus officials.
Month: December 2011
Opinion: America’s internet–now as good as Angola’s
A recent letter to the editor of the New York Times from Verizon Chairman Ivan Seidenberg had me scratching my head, says Timothy Karr, campaign director of Free…
Opinion: 3-year bachelor’s degrees will benefit college students, middle-class families
College is now a little less expensive for Ohio and Kentucky students, says Tara Dodrill for Yahoo! News. There is a push at colleges and universities around the…
States move away from exit exams, shift toward college-readiness
Fewer states are requiring students to pass high school exit exams to graduate, but more states are increasing standardized testing in college- and career-readiness assessment efforts, according to…
Cambridge University puts Newton’s papers online
In a project that has long been overdue, Cambridge University, thanks to a hefty gift from the Polonsky Foundation (supporter of education and arts) and a grant from…
Ed-tech accessibility could hinge on Congressional action
Advocates for blind college students commended a federal report recommending steps for improving ed-tech accessibility on campuses—but without prompt attention from Congressional lawmakers, the laundry list of suggestions…
Maryland college students spread solar power to the Philippines
A group of University of Maryland (UM) students are making solar-powered light bulbs more readily available for poverty-stricken Filipino families.
Know Who is on Your Campus
Access Control and Visitor Management Systems Can Play a Vital Role. School campus crimes can harm faculty, staff, students and property, so controlling access and managing visitors must…
No citizenship, no college: Universities fight state bans on illegal students
A group of faculty members from the University of Georgia voted overwhelmingly in favor of opposing a State policy which bans undocumented students from attending state schools under…
Can Washington fix what ails American higher ed?
At a meeting with college leaders this week, President Barack Obama was looking for ideas. Amid record budget deficits, can Washington actually do anything to help make American…