Educational upward mobility slowing – OECD report
China supports new academy for science and technology
The new academy was one of the projects included in a 4 September China-Algeria science, technology and higher education cooperation agreement, according to a report published by China Network. Read more...
Oslo’s global advisors ‘build a ladder to the stars’
‘Traditional’ academics are an endangered species
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Hey, Princeton: Consider competencies
By Michelle R. Weise. With A’s doled out in almost half of all undergraduate courses—compared to only 15 percent in 1961— have grades become meaningless?
Ten years ago, Princeton University began limiting the A-range awards in each course to 35 percent. In recent news, the university is likely to reverse efforts to curb grade inflation and instead allow academic departments to set their own grading standards. More...
The makings of a “One Day University”
By . Top university professors launch single-day “universities” for adult learners. Bonnie Blank is about 40 years older than a traditional college student, but she hasn’t stopped going to class. More...
How online communities can create a ‘connected campus’
By . In an increasingly competitive market, forward-thinking colleges and universities are integrating social concepts and practices—including online communities—to redefine the admissions process, engage alumni more deeply, and transform the learning experience for both on-campus and remote students. More...