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Crisis Sells: Spinning Data Into Hot Headlines
At a time when higher ed is subject to report cards and other scrutiny about its worth, the news media should more accurately depict the public's opinion, says Keith R. Martel.
IUDs to Complete
In New York City, the health department and colleges are partnering to promote a birth control device as a way of encouraging students to graduate.
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Let's Bid Farewell to the Carnegie Unit
Educational institutions need a new accounting system to meet the demands of our information economy, Arthur Levine argues.
Caution on Competency
Education Department's Office of Inspector General criticizes a regional accreditor over its review of competency-based education programs, citing faculty role.
More Degree Stacking
Number of undergraduates earning a first college credential falls as economy rebounds, according to new National Student Clearinghouse Research Center report.
Not Worth It?
New data from Gallup-Purdue survey find only half of alumni "strongly agree" that college is worth what they spent. Students with experiential learning opportunities and supportive professors were more likely to agree.
Measuring Motivation
Colleges are using a nonacademic skills test from ETS to try to boost graduation rates and in remedial course placement. One university gives the test to all its athletes.
Are They Learning?
A new faculty-led system aims to answer the question by analyzing student work -- and without relying on standardized tests.