August 2015

Survey: Here’s why technology matters to college students

August 18, 2015 by By Ron Bethke, eCampus News Assistant Editor, @eCN_RonB

According to the results of a new survey from VitalSource Technologies, college students overwhelmingly agree that technology boosts grades, improves their overall learning experience and alleviates costs.

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6 trends on the horizon for academic libraries

August 18, 2015August 18, 2015 by By Meris Stansbury, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_meris' target='_blank'>@eSN_Meris</a>

Machine learning, rethinking the library space, and managing knowledge obsolescence are just some of the changes heading toward academic and research libraries in the next five years. But…

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Engineering deans pledge diversity

August 17, 2015 by Laura Ascione

More than 100 deans--102, to be exact--from across the nation have signed a letter to President Barack Obama pledging to create opportunities on campus that support diversity in…

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For-profit colleges cast shadow over presidential race

August 17, 2015 by By Michael Vasquez and Patricia Mazzei, Miami Herald

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How should quality assurance for competency-based ed work?

August 17, 2015 by By Michael B. Horn

For online, competency-based programs, the old metrics are those focused on inputs. These new programs often lack breadth, generally do not do academic research, and they don’t have…

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5 safety tips for campus leaders

August 17, 2015 by Laura Ascione

As students across the nation head back to campus now and in the coming weeks, campus safety leaders have an opportunity to review their safety plans and ensure…

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U. Wisconsin opens up leadership courses

August 17, 2015 by Laura Ascione

Good leadership is vital to the success of any higher education institution, and even more so in times of change. As campuses nationwide prepare for a new academic…

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8 state models linking higher ed to careers

August 13, 2015 by By Meris Stansbury, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_meris' target='_blank'>@eSN_Meris</a>

Eight states have released innovative best practices for other states and local areas interested in helping students land careers after postsecondary education. The Network of states’ practices are…

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Arkansas State expands online bachelor’s offerings

August 13, 2015 by Laura Ascione

Arkansas State University announced four new online bachelor's degree programs designed for working adults who have had some higher education and who now wish to complete their degree.…

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New curriculum for college students with visual impairments

August 13, 2015 by Laura Ascione

Learning Ally, a national nonprofit organization, has announced its new College Success Program, designed specifically for students attending college who are blind and visually impaired. In partnership with…

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For-profit colleges cast shadow over presidential race

How should quality assurance for competency-based ed work?

5 safety tips for campus leaders

U. Wisconsin opens up leadership courses

8 state models linking higher ed to careers

Arkansas State expands online bachelor’s offerings

New curriculum for college students with visual impairments

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