Engineering deans pledge diversity
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…
Year: 2015
How should quality assurance for competency-based ed work?
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…
5 safety tips for campus leaders
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…
U. Wisconsin opens up leadership courses
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…
8 state models linking higher ed to careers
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…
Arkansas State expands online bachelor’s offerings
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.…
New curriculum for college students with visual impairments
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…
Visual Fluency—Is it on your radar?
I have often noticed that many of my students have little experience using visual media. Most of them have easy, ... Read more
Thomas Jefferson U. launches interactive iPad curriculum
The Center for Teaching and Learning at Thomas Jefferson University has launched its Interactive Curricula Experience Platform & App – or iCE. This new, web-based platform allows for…