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What Is Detected?
Tests conducted by a writing coordinator at the U of Texas at Austin suggest that many student plagiarists could avoid being caught by Turnitin.
Honor Society Leader Steps Down
Longtime executive director of Phi Theta Kappa retires from his position at two-year-college group following charges and a seemingly aborted investigation into inappropriate behavior.
Anonymous Charges Vindicated
Arizona State demotes history professor, accused of plagiarism in 2011 and 2014, based on investigation into the latter charges.
Celebrations, Not Tests
One professor has banned exams in the classroom in favor of "celebrations," placing the emphasis on how much students have learned and away from scores they've earned.
When You're Not Ready
More students at Florida's two-year colleges are failing college-level courses in the aftermath of a new state law that allows them to skip remediation.
Detecting Essay Fraud
An international investigation shows the difficulty of monitoring and stopping academic ghostwriting.
Defining Competency
Education Department and regional accreditors seek common ground on competency-based education, including what the faculty role should be in the emerging form of higher education.
Lingua Franca for Credentials
Lumina Foundation creates a group to develop a framework and common language for the growing number of credentials, which range from degrees to alternative forms like badges and industry certifications.