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Seasoning Sickness
Are you seasoned? In today's Academic Minute, Cornell University's Suman Seth explains seasoning sickness. Seth is an associate professor in...
Coaxing Dropouts to Return and Earn Degrees
Colleges are hoping a new initiative will help them encourage former students who stopped out to return and complete their degrees.
Presidential Spouses Behaving Badly
Wisconsin Whitewater is latest university to find a presidential spouse can become a campus liability. Even on campuses without controversies, partners face heightened scrutiny.
Empowering the Faculty in Debates Over Managing Online Programs
A new tool kit from the AAUP offers faculty groups concrete steps for ensuring that partnerships with for-profit companies don't threaten academic freedom and program integrity.
Consortia Show Signs of Strength
A few state- or systemwide organizations supporting digital learning have closed in recent years, but those left standing have solidified their value, according to a new WCET report.
Sony Collaborative Unites Institutions for Idea Sharing on Tech
Representatives from 11 institutions have been meeting regularly since last November to swap ideas and ponder technology for an ongoing...
Google Enters the Fray
The company is offering its computer science curriculum -- and kicking in some funds -- to 10 institutions this academic year, with more to follow.
Demographics of Community College Trustees
A survey released today by the Association of Community College Trustees examines the backgrounds of two-year college trustees and details...