28 octobre 2017

7 signs your school may be a diploma mill

eCampus NewsOnline college classes are an attractive option to different student groups for various reasons–but students should know how to spot a “diploma mill,” or a school operating without the supervision of state or professional education agencies. More...

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Leading edtech investor backs company to accelerate innovation in higher ed fundraising

eCampus NewsEverTrue, a software company that aims to modernize fundraising efforts at educational institutions, announced that it has secured $6MM in additional funding led by University Ventures with participation from existing investor Bain Capital Ventures. More...

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University launches new student success coaching program

eCampus NewsLoyola University New Orleans announced the launch of a major initiative to enhance student outcomes and the student experience by providing executive-style coaching for Loyola students. More...

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5 ways to use AV to prepare students for 21st-century jobs

eCampus NewsCritical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity—these are the “Four Cs” that P21 has identified as critical skills for 21st century learning. As educators rethink their lesson plans to cater to these skills, one focus area that could help is AV and media skills. More...

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Large university begins incentivizing math education

eCampus NewsThe Alabama State Department of Education recently approved a new UA accelerated master’s program that will allow select undergraduate math and math education majors to complete master’s degree requirements and achieve teacher certification simultaneously. More...

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Study: 8 new skills college students say they need to succeed

eCampus NewsRecent study highlights new communication styles of students, including 5 skills millennial MBAs want to improve upon..and some that they don’t. More...

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U.S. News & World Report: These are the 2018 Best Colleges

eCampus NewsThe 2018 rankings of best colleges reveals California schools and military academies perform strongly in this year's top public universities rankings. More...

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Behind the scenes of unclaimed FAFSAs: Why it’s happening and how ed staff can help

eCampus NewsAccording to NerdWallet.com, as much as $2.7 billion in free federal grant money went unclaimed in 2015 due to incomplete or unsubmitted Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms. What’s getting in students’ way when it comes to filling out these forms. More...

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The top 5 cyber threats and how to protect your university

eCampus NewsWith the vast amounts of private data that they gather, store, and analyze, Higher Ed institutions are a prime target for cyber attacks. More...

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3 superstar CIOs discuss the most important higher ed considerations

eCampus NewsThree high-profile CIOs discuss the challenges and goals of their position, as well as the innovations needed for the institutions of tomorrow. More...

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