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Another Push on Prior Learning
A Catholic college ramps up its prior-learning assessment, with a high-touch approach and an eye toward granting credit for MOOCs.
Getting More Complete
Major data release from the National Student Clearinghouse gives the fullest, most reliable view of college graduation rates so far, and the numbers aren't so terrible.
Establishment Opens Door for MOOCs
The American Council on Education's plan to pursue credit recommendations for Coursera's massive courses is among wave of MOOC-related grants announced by Gates Foundation.
New Momentum for Old Idea
More states and public college systems are looking to prior-learning assessment to boost degree completion, thanks in part to nudges from state lawmakers and foundations.
Another Rankings Fabrication
George Washington U. admits that it has been submitting incorrect information on class rank for a decade.
Opinion
The New R&R
Worried about the finances of your academic program? It's time to take recruitment and retention seriously, writes Michael Bugeja.
Breaking Gridlock for Veterans
Protections for veterans lead the way in Washington's higher education accountability push, as veterans' groups and college lobbyists, while sometimes at odds, look for common ground.
STEM Pathways
A series of new grants seek to help community college students in STEM fields successfully transfer to and graduate from four-year institutions -- a path that often is full of obstacles.