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Spaces That Teach Us
Too few young adults have access to places where they can wonder, be curious, make mistakes and find common purpose with each other, writes Karla A. Erickson.
New Programs: Public Safety, Business, Product Safety
Aims Community College is starting a bachelor of applied science in public safety. It is the first bachelor’s degree at...
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Teaching Advice for Grad Students
If you’re to begin teaching soon and have received little (or no) instruction, how can you prepare so your experience isn’t demoralizing? Aeron Haynie and Stephanie Spong offer suggestions.
Analyzing the Return on Investment for Online Education
Authors of a new book discuss why colleges should gauge the return on investment for online learning and the cultural impediments to doing so.
New Programs: Mechatronics, Urban Design, Intraoperative Neuromonitoring
Berkshire Community College is starting an associate of science degree in mechatronics. Cornell University is starting a master of science...
New Programs: Business and Entrepreneurship, Government, Exercise Science
Lawrence University is starting a major in business and entrepreneurship. Paul Smith’s College is starting a B.S. in government and...
Clarity, Confusion on ‘Regular and Substantive Interaction’
The Education Department has left room for online colleges to innovate while maintaining eligibility for federal financial aid. But the lack of clarity carries some risk that colleges could run afoul of unarticulated rules.
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What Students Must Know About Scientific Expertise
We can do more to help those across the political spectrum understand how to apportion their trust in science and be less vulnerable to partisan denialism, says Michael Schwalbe.