Institutional Management
Can PCE and academic registrars collaborate?
This manner of research helps create a common understanding of the opportunities and challenges faced by PCE and academic registrars
Could net-neutrality ruling hinder online education?
A federal court threw the future of internet regulations and U.S. broadband expansion plans into doubt April 6 with a far-reaching decision that went against the Federal Communications…
Stanford researchers launch new web site to monitor app security
With the launch of Apple's iPad, developers are scrambling to create new applications. But are they safe? That's the question a new web site hopes to help answer,…
‘Suicide’ query prompts Google to offer hotline number
Last week, Google’s search engine started automatically suggesting where users can call for counseling if they type in a search term that appears to focus on suicide, reports…
Social media: Colleges’ newest battlefield for students, alumni donations
Colleges’ unending campaign to attract more students and alumni donations has higher-education officials looking to two technologies that consume a growing chunk of people’s free time: social media…
New test measures students’ digital literacy
Educators have a new way to determine a student's baseline digital literacy with a certification exam that measures the test-taker’s ability to assess information, think critically, and perform…
College dean adds human touch to distance education
Douglas E. Hersh, dean of educational programs and technology at Santa Barbara City College, believes video technology might hold the key to solving an old problem that has…
Warner Bros. recruiting students to spy on illegal file sharers
Warner Bros. Entertainment UK is providing internships to students in the United Kingdom with a computer or IT-related related degree to help the company reduce online piracy—in part…
Colleges turn to unified communications to save costs, boost productivity
