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The Faculty Role Online, Scrutinized
The Education Department's inspector general is auditing Western Governors U over the faculty role in its competency-based programs. The high-stakes audit is relevant to other colleges and forms of online learning.
Big Gains for Adjuncts
Northeastern is latest university where first contract with adjunct union has included substantial salary increases and other key benefits -- such as payments for classes that colleges cancel.
Patenting Pedagogy?
Experts attempt to make sense of Khan Academy's patent application for A/B testing in education -- and whether it can even be patented.
S&P Issues Bifurcated Outlook for Higher Ed
In recent years the number of credit-rating downgrades to colleges and universities has significantly outnumbered the number of upgrades given...
Embattled and Leaving (Eventually)
Facing third of trifecta of no-confidence votes, Ithaca College's embattled Tom Rochon plans to retire -- but not for another 18 months.
Illinois Politicians Spar Over Grant Funding
Illinois Republican Governor Bruce Rauner appears to be trying to stymie attempts by the state's Democratic-controlled Legislature to pay back...
NYC Studies Cost of Free CUNY Community Colleges
The New York City Independent Budget Office released a report this week detailing how much the city could spend on...
Survey Explores Students' Mobile Shopping Habits
College bookstores looking to lure students back from Amazon and other online retailers may want to consider meeting them where...