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
Groups seek to challenge U.S. gov’t on seized laptops
The policy of random laptop searches and seizures by U.S. government agents at border crossings is under attack again, with a pair of civil rights groups seeking potential…
Barnes & Noble unveils textbook rental service for colleges
Bookseller Barnes & Noble Inc. is launching a textbook rental program for college students, making it the newest entrant in a growing field, and officials at book rental…
‘Baby Einstein’ founder takes university to court, seeking research data
A co-founder of the company that created the "Baby Einstein" videos has asked a judge to order the University of Washington to release records relating to two studies…
France plans its own rival to Google Books
France's culture minister on Jan. 12 unveiled a plan to develop what he hopes will prove a uniquely Gallic competitor to Google Books, reports the Associated Press.
Google Docs upgrades storage to all file types
Users of Google Apps for Education now will be able to store photos, videos, and other media files on Google Docs, after Google announced an upgrade to its…
University seeks new ruling in turf war over online degree program
State university leaders in Maryland, in what they call a quest to expand college access to students across the state, are working to reverse an October decision by…
States lower test standards for a high school diploma
On the way to creating a statewide exit test for graduation, many states have softened standards, delayed the requirement, or added alternative paths to a high school diploma,…
Going rogue: IT officials fight student-run web networks
Campus technology officials say there's only one surefire way to stop students from creating their own wireless internet connections in dormitories and creating a security risk for computer…
Blindness groups, ASU settle lawsuit over Kindle
