Community colleges struggle to compete with industry for instructors
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Month: December 2015
6 revelations on faculty roles within competency-based programs
When it comes to competency-based programs in today’s myriad array of higher-ed institutions, faculty spend most of their time on curriculum design, and have the most concerns about…
Inside Samford University and USA School of Nursing’s Successful Remote Proctoring System Rollout
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TruePromise guarantees students a degree and a job
Starting in Fall 2016, all incoming first-year Buena Vista University (BVU) Storm Lake campus students will be eligible for BVU’s new TruePromise program, which promises three important outcomes…
Blended learning expert to direct $25M ed-tech fund
Robin Hood, a New York City-based poverty-fighting organization, the Overdeck Family Foundation, and Siegel Family Endowment announced today that Michael B. Horn will lead the $25 million Robin…
Stop the ePortfolio madness say…students?
They’re so despised they even have a petition for their demise on Change.org signed by thousands of students. And no, they’re not a chain of restaurants or social…
4 math learning principles, admissions myths, and more
Each Friday, I’ll be bringing you a recap of some of the most interesting and thought-provoking news developments that occurred over the week. I can’t fit all of…
Community college, Graduation Alliance create diploma program
Columbus State Community College has received a $250,000 planning grant from the Ohio Department of Education to help adults living in Franklin County earn a high school diploma…
A state-by-state look at software skills
A new look at the most in-demand software skills by state could help students hone the skills most needed by employers in their area. A survey from MidAmerica…
4 steps to bolstering digital badges in higher education
“Digital badges allow students to turn competencies and achievements to marketable credentials,” said Susan Manning, professor at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Yet, unless clearly defined management processes are…