We haven’t met. My name’s Anne and I live in Western Massachusetts. I’m an artist and educator, and I’m into local politics and community organizing. I make cute hats and I teach kids, and I’ve been an autobio cartoonist since I was 16. I have tattoos and cats, and I’m a roller derby official, and I love Iceland. I look younger than I am, but I don’t get carded at bars any more. I dye my hair. I work at a museum. More...
Higher Ed Innovation Weekly Roundup 3.5.18
Over the weekend, I read this amazing interview with Ruth Simmons in the NYTimes, Growing a sense of confidence. I was so inspired by her approach to leadership that I wanted to share a couple of points, but I recommend you read the whole thing. It’s fantastic. More...
Higher Ed Innovation Weekly Roundup 2.26.18
First generation students and students of color are often encouraged by their families to pursue studies that will result in an immediate job. At my prior institution, this translated into a lengthy waitlist for our Nursing program. Brown University is making a move to give full tuition scholarships to students in their MFA programs in acting and directing. More...
Ashford Seeks to Become a Nonprofit
Purdue Global's Arrival
Accreditor Backs Purdue-Kaplan Deal
By Paul Fain. A regional accreditor has approved Purdue University's acquisition of Kaplan University, clearing the way for Purdue University Global, a boundary-testing online venture that is slated to launch in April. More...
Demonstrating Value
Repaying More Aid When Students Drop Out
By Andrew Kreighbaum. The Department of Education last week announced it was extending the window for students who withdrew from a failed for-profit law school before its closure to request discharge of their federal student loan debtCommunity colleges would face big cost increases under House GOP's plan to overhaul repayment system for federal aid when students drop out. More...
Loan Discharge for Students of Failed Law School
By Andrew Kreighbaum. The Department of Education last week announced it was extending the window for students who withdrew from a failed for-profit law school before its closure to request discharge of their federal student loan debt. More...