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Even ‘Valid’ Student Evaluations Are ‘Unfair'
New study says student evaluations of teaching are still deeply flawed measures of teaching effectiveness, even when we assume they are unbiased and reliable.
Go East (or North), Regional Accreditor
Freed by new U.S. rules, the accrediting agency for California, Hawaii and the Pacific Islands will review colleges outside its region -- the first regional accreditor to make such a move.
Study in Sri Lanka?
Government wants private universities and branch campuses of international universities to open up … primarily to serve foreign students.
(Some) Free Tuition for Some in New Jersey
New Jersey is trying to expand its tuition-free program from community colleges to four-year institutions. In this major exporter of students, the move could have ripple effects for colleges in nearby states.
Academic Minute: Nicotine and E-Cigarettes
Today on the Academic Minute, Ari Kirshenbaum, professor of psychology at St. Michael’s College, devised a game to explore how...
Overlap in Labor Market Returns for Diplomas and Degrees
The annual wages of American workers who hold only a high school credential and are in the top half of...
Stanford Seeks to Alleviate Med School Debt
John Arrillaga, a Bay Area real estate developer and Stanford University alumnus, has committed $55 million to the university’s School...
Pa. Public College System Mulls Faculty Job Cuts
The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education has offered faculty members at its 14 state institutions an early retirement plan...