February 2015

University places 98 percent of grads in careers-here’s how

February 18, 2015 by Meris Stansbury

Six months after graduation, 98 percent of a recently graduated class is employed or attending graduate school. Members of the Class of 2014 at Bentley University were hired…

IT Leadership

University uses secret vault for improving data security

February 19, 2015February 18, 2015 by By Andrew Barbour

The University of San Deigo (USD), like most universities, isn’t expecting a cash windfall anytime soon; so they’ve turned to a simple data protection solution: passwords. Every day,…

IT Leadership

University admits some students–with an online catch

February 18, 2015 by Laura Ascione

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IT Leadership

Four new research areas could revitalize universities

February 17, 2015 by By Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

As universities strive to stand out and attract talented students, a new report predicts that some of higher education’s top priorities will focus on ensuring post-graduation success and…

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Hundreds of colleges investing in this new student skills program

February 17, 2015 by Laura Ascione

Growing fields will need students skilled in areas such as cloud computing and big data. More than 300 colleges and ... Read more

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Should your institution consider a nanodegree program?

March 3, 2015February 16, 2015 by By Rebecca Lundberg

The growing focus on skills-based education has prompted many education providers to design programs that target students and professionals searching for ways to improve their technical skills and…

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Community colleges offering “high-demand fields” degrees

February 16, 2015 by By David Wasson, The Spokesman-Review

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Campus Leadership

Making sense of Net Neutrality outside of the beltway

February 16, 2015February 16, 2015 by By Lev Gonick

No doubt, you have heard about and perhaps read analysis of the FCC Chairman's submission to his colleagues on the topic of Net Neutrality and Title II. The…

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How Stanford is incorporating touch for online learning

March 11, 2015February 13, 2015 by By Ron Bethke, eCampus News Assistant Editor, @eCN_RonB

Perhaps the largest criticisms or drawbacks that are often leveled at online learning are the simple facts that it can be difficult for students to shake hands, talk,…

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Google hopes to boost AP computer science pass rates

February 13, 2015 by Laura Ascione

RISE Up 4 CS will aid African-American high school students in college-level computer science courses and exams As research reveals ... Read more

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