In recent years, various options have emerged to trim the costs
of earning a degree. In this session, we will examine whether
options such as three-year degree programs and online education
can make higher education more affordable. Panelists: Scott
Jaschik, Inside Higher Ed (moderator); Kris Clerkin, Southern New
Hampshire University; David Daniels, Pearson; Tom Harnisch,
American Association of State Colleges & Universities; Burck
Smith, StraighterLine; Tom Snyder, Ivy Tech Community College.
Plummeting prices for e-readers and tablet computers mean big
changes for the textbook industry, as more students and
professors clamor for digital versions of traditional paper
editions. What does this shift in the publishing world mean for
college costs, and how are universities getting e-textbooks into
the hands of students? Panelists: Jeff Young, The Chronicle of
Higher Education (moderator); Nicole Allen, U.S. PIRG; Bruce
Hildebrand, Association of American Publishers; Mickey Levitan,
Courseload.
There was indeed more attention paid to education during
Tuesday’s presidential debate — a college student concerned
about his own future snagged the very first question. Jeremy
Epstein, who attends Adelphi University,
later told a local NBC News affiliate that he was no longer
undecided, although he doesn’t make clear who is getting his
vote.
A controversy roiling the University of California highlights a
familiar tension in higher education: What is the best way to
encourage an open exchange of ideas on campus without fostering
an environment that leads to harassment and
discrimination?
In response to concerns about incidents of discrimination on the
campuses in its system, a UC fact-finding team has issued a
report recommending bans on hate speech and campus-backed
protests against Israel as a means of curbing anti-Semitism.
More than ever, community colleges are being seen as key to
getting millions of Americans the education they need to thrive.
Yet while many students enter community colleges for job training
that does not culminate in a degree, many more intend to get a
degree but fall short. What can change?
In a new analysis, researchers from the University of
Pennsylvania make the case that some state higher education
policies may be aggravating social stratification and widening
college-going gaps. Are states implementing the right policies to
improve higher education, or are they making matters worse? Are
there solutions? How should reporters cover these issues?
Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Education released an
action plan that would revise how colleges and universities are
evaluated, with graduation rates to now reflect students who
attend part-time, as well as those who are returning to
school.
The new formula is particularly important for community colleges,
which have long complained that two significant segments of their
student populations were being underreported. And a new web tool
launching today from the College Board could offer more
perspective on how community colleges are performing.
Fiscally challenged public universities are relying on
international students — who pay significantly higher tuition
than their in-state classmates — to boost the bottom line, a
move that’s potentially at odds with the underlying mission of
higher education.
Here’s a tip for college journalists contemplating wading into
the murky waters of satire: There pretty much isn’t anything
funny about Hitler.
The gray zone between edgy humor and offensive language can be
tough to navigate, even for experienced writers. In recent
weeks, students from Boston University, the University of
Missouri, and Rutgers University have found themselves under fire
for satirical editions of their campus publications.
As the nation continues to claw its way out of the shadow of the
recession and public education struggles with slashed budgets at
just about every level, one sector that’s more than holding its
own is college fundraising, according to a
thoughtful story from Justin Pope of the Associated Press.
When it comes to showing Adequate Yearly Progress, virtual public
schools operated by for-profit companies are falling short,
according to a new report by the National Education Policy
Center. (Click here
for the link.)
Different Ways to a Degree
In recent years, various options have emerged to trim the costs of earning a degree. In this session, we will examine whether options such as three-year degree programs and online education can make higher education more affordable. Panelists: Scott Jaschik, Inside Higher Ed (moderator); Kris Clerkin, Southern New Hampshire University; David Daniels, Pearson; Tom Harnisch, American Association of State Colleges & Universities; Burck Smith, StraighterLine; Tom Snyder, Ivy Tech Community College.
Turning the Page on Textbooks: More Affordable Options
Plummeting prices for e-readers and tablet computers mean big changes for the textbook industry, as more students and professors clamor for digital versions of traditional paper editions. What does this shift in the publishing world mean for college costs, and how are universities getting e-textbooks into the hands of students? Panelists: Jeff Young, The Chronicle of Higher Education (moderator); Nicole Allen, U.S. PIRG; Bruce Hildebrand, Association of American Publishers; Mickey Levitan, Courseload.
Second Presidential Debate: College Student Quizzes Candidates on His Future Prospects
There was indeed more attention paid to education during Tuesday’s presidential debate — a college student concerned about his own future snagged the very first question. Jeremy Epstein, who attends Adelphi University, later told a local NBC News affiliate that he was no longer undecided, although he doesn’t make clear who is getting his vote.
Start-Ups Gamble on Higher Education Innovations
Free Speech vs. Hate Speech: Where Should the University of California Draw the Line?
A controversy roiling the University of California highlights a familiar tension in higher education: What is the best way to encourage an open exchange of ideas on campus without fostering an environment that leads to harassment and discrimination?
In response to concerns about incidents of discrimination on the campuses in its system, a UC fact-finding team has issued a report recommending bans on hate speech and campus-backed protests against Israel as a means of curbing anti-Semitism.
Can Community Colleges Get Better?
More than ever, community colleges are being seen as key to getting millions of Americans the education they need to thrive. Yet while many students enter community colleges for job training that does not culminate in a degree, many more intend to get a degree but fall short. What can change?
New Research on State Policy and College-Going Gaps
In a new analysis, researchers from the University of Pennsylvania make the case that some state higher education policies may be aggravating social stratification and widening college-going gaps. Are states implementing the right policies to improve higher education, or are they making matters worse? Are there solutions? How should reporters cover these issues?
Making Sure the College Completion Numbers Add Up
Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Education released an action plan that would revise how colleges and universities are evaluated, with graduation rates to now reflect students who attend part-time, as well as those who are returning to school.
The new formula is particularly important for community colleges, which have long complained that two significant segments of their student populations were being underreported. And a new web tool launching today from the College Board could offer more perspective on how community colleges are performing.
Higher Ed: Are Foreign Students More Valuable to U.S. Universities?
Fiscally challenged public universities are relying on international students — who pay significantly higher tuition than their in-state classmates — to boost the bottom line, a move that’s potentially at odds with the underlying mission of higher education.
When it Comes to Humor, Three College Campuses Aren’t Laughing
Here’s a tip for college journalists contemplating wading into the murky waters of satire: There pretty much isn’t anything funny about Hitler.
The gray zone between edgy humor and offensive language can be tough to navigate, even for experienced writers. In recent weeks, students from Boston University, the University of Missouri, and Rutgers University have found themselves under fire for satirical editions of their campus publications.
Rich Colleges Getting Richer, Widening a Familiar Gap
As the nation continues to claw its way out of the shadow of the recession and public education struggles with slashed budgets at just about every level, one sector that’s more than holding its own is college fundraising, according to a thoughtful story from Justin Pope of the Associated Press.
For-Profit Companies Getting Big Slice of Public Ed Pie, With Mixed Results
When it comes to showing Adequate Yearly Progress, virtual public schools operated by for-profit companies are falling short, according to a new report by the National Education Policy Center. (Click here for the link.)