23 décembre 2017

Moving away from non-credit developmental ed to support retention

University Business Magazine logoIn a sweeping move to improve how students receive academic support in their first year of college, the California State University (CSU) system recently eliminated remedial—or developmental education—perquisites in favor of more effective models. More...

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HU unveils Philadelphia location, partnership

University Business Magazine logoOfficials from Harrisburg University of Science and Technology on Friday officially cut the ribbon on the school's new location in downtown Philadelphia and announced a new agreement with the city's community college. More...

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The world might be better off without college for everyone

University Business Magazine logoI have been in school for more than 40 years. First preschool, kindergarten, elementary school, junior high, and high school. Then a bachelor’s degree at UC Berkeley, followed by a doctoral program at Princeton. More...

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Non-profit organization files complaint against UF

University Business Magazine logoA non-profit organization that investigates animal abuse in research facilities, has filed a complaint against University of Florida personnel. More...

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Okla. task force discusses higher ed

University Business Magazine logoA restructuring plan for Oklahoma’s public colleges would move seven institutions under the authority of larger governing boards capable of better providing services to students. More...

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Investments in higher ed bring great returns

University Business Magazine logoMOST OF US understand that when we invest in higher education, we invest in ourselves. More...

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Aligning postsecondary education with real life

University Business Magazine logoBernadine is a 45-year-old, African American mother of three who is among the millions of Americans already in the workforce and actively seeking to build their human capital to remain competitive in today’s labor market. More...

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Brown, Hasbro test smart robotic pets for seniors

University Business Magazine logoA Rhode Island-based toy company and an Ivy League university are working together to create robotic pets that could help senior citizens with dementia. More...

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San Juan College enters second contract for IT disaster recovery system

University Business Magazine logoCritical information technology systems at San Juan College will have a backup system based out of Albuquerque starting in the new year. More...

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Myths about higher ed can be dangerous

University Business Magazine logoMyths about higher education could worsen funding problems and deter people from attending college, a former top state executive fears. More...

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