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Focus Is Title IX in Hearing for OCR Nominee
Senators put the focus on federal Title IX policies in questions Tuesday for assistant secretary for civil rights nominee Kenneth...
OER and Affordable-Textbook Labeling Gains Ground
Institutions in several states are now required to label courses with OER and affordable materials. Proponents cheer the move toward transparency, though some challenges remain.
Instructional Design Teams: Beyond the Numbers
Institutions are embracing instructional design as online courses and programs proliferate. Designers hope they'll soon be viewed as part of the academic landscape, rather than merely as tech support.
Thought Leader Interview: Phil Hill of 'eLiterate'
In first of a series of discussions with digital learning leaders, the eLiterate analyst explores the role of the faculty, measuring effectiveness and whether tech companies are getting more realistic in their promises.
$250 Million Gift for Columbia Medical School
Columbia University's medical school is announcing a $250 million gift, The New York Times reported. The medical school plans to...
Student Speech Rights
What speech rights do students have while on campus? In today's Academic Minute, part of Whitworth University Week, Erica Salkin...
A Cengage Buffet
In a shift away from traditional publishing models, Cengage introduces an all-you-can-read subscription offer for digital course materials.
A Very Public Campaign
Colby took a campaign public after just a year in the silent phase, and it hasn’t emphasized its end date. That strategy reflects changes in what colleges hope to accomplish and whom they hope to reach with large fund-raising efforts.