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Managing Competency-Based Learning
Southern New Hampshire U.'s College for America spins off the custom-made learning management system it built around competency-based education.
Sharing Intel on Completion
A new group of 11 public research universities says it can set aside competition and prestige-chasing to work together to graduate more low-income students.
AmeriCorps at 20
Hundreds of thousands have earned college aid for national and community service work, but the program's impact has been stunted by budget constraints and doubts that it’s the best way to spur service.
The 'Murky Middle'
Students who end first year with G.P.A. between 2.0 and 3.0 have been neglected by academic support programs, says research based on data from 60 institutions. Is this where colleges can have the biggest impact on retention?
Tugged in Two Directions
Competency-based education is hot, which keeps accreditors busy trying to ensure quality control without stifling innovation.
Credential Creep Confirmed
Many employers are seeking workers with B.A.s even for jobs that haven't historically required the degree. That may be good news for colleges -- but warning signs are on the horizon.
Advising Freshmen, Empowering Faculty
It's hard to offer meaningful advising to new students before they arrive on campus. But Sewanee says it can be done, with professors making key decisions.
Aggressive Pragmatism
Tennessee's Republican governor, Bill Haslam, is big on accountability in higher education -- and he backs it up with state funding. He also staked his legacy to making community college tuition-free.