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Kansas Is First Public University to Go Open Access
The University of Kansas is becoming the first public university -- following moves by all or parts of institutions such...
Foxes Guard Illinois Henhouse
University of Illinois trustees have yet to condemn the president or chancellor for a widespread admissions scandal. Maybe that's because the trustees are implicated, too.
Oregon to Adopt Union-Backed Principles on Part Timers
The Oregon Senate and House have now passed (with gubernatorial approval expected) legislation to codify principles of the Faculty and...
The Evidence on Online Education
It is superior in student learning to face-to-face instruction, says new meta-analysis from Education Department. And "blended" education does better still.
Colleges to Be Urged to Test Athletes for Sickle Cell
Colleges will soon be urged by the National Collegiate Athletic Association to test athletes for the sickle cell trait --...
U.S. Push for Free Online Courses
Obama administration may propose "open" classes and create "National Skills College" to coordinate offerings at high schools and community colleges. Other help for 2-year institutions may include $10 billion facilities loan fund.
New Dickinson Plan to Encourage Public Service
Dickinson College is introducing a new fellowship program to encourage public service and allow students to take a "gap year"...
The Economy's Large Shadow
TORONTO -- The annual meeting of the National Association of College and University Attorneys offered its usual eclectic mix of...