For higher ed institutions considering restructuring their general education curriculum, administrators suggest they involve the faculty in the process from the start. "People need to communicate in a completely transparent way with all the stakeholders," says Cora Randall, professor of atmospheric and oceanic sciences, and chair of the general education implementation committee at the University […]
While a college's general education curriculum touches every student, officials may go many years without touching those requirements in any significant way. In fact, some institutions are still using general ed programs developed between 20 and 30 years ago, before the digital revolution transformed the lives of students. "There's a sense of urgency in addressing some […]
Video represents the fastest-growing and the easiest-to-decode data that we leave behind—but through a quirk of history, it is one of the most protected by U.S. law.
Virginia Tech: Pathways Apply ethical reasoning and intercultural and global awareness across the entire curriculum. Take one of 10 interdisciplinary minors to earn up to 18 of the 45 required general ed credits. Participate in high-impact learning experiences by studying abroad, or doing undergraduate research or a cocurricular activity. University at Buffalo (N.Y.): UB Curriculum […]
Every election season, hopeful candidates pitch various plans to make college affordable for everyone. And in the past few years, dozens of states, localities and schools have proposed free college policies sometimes known as "promise programs." However, these initiatives often set strict requirements that exclude many students who need the most assistance. Jennifer Mishory, a […]
Increasing public pressure and a growing union presence have driven higher ed institutions to improve the experience for part-time faculty and staff. Adjuncts, for example, are now more likely to get pay raises, have job stability and be welcome in faculty circles. On the health insurance front, however, the situation is not so rosy. Here […]
The work of Richard Mayer, a computer- and multimedia-based learning specialist out of San Diego, is of close interest to Brian Klaas. He speaks on how Mayer's principles, which he's been researching for 20 years, tie directly into what we understand about the neurobiology of the brain, and how we actually store information and memories. […]
The Clery Act requires colleges and universities participating in Title IV programs to take many security-related action steps to ensure compliance. In addition to numerous statements of policy, the Annual Security Report must include statistics for certain crimes reported to have occurred on the institution's "Clery geography" during the past three calendar years. The Department […]
"How much does higher ed seem to be using beacon technology now, and what needs to happen for wider adoption to occur?" "Beacon technology for location services in higher education is rapidly increasing in adoption. Wireless connectivity and additional mobile network services have become key drivers for students in the college-decision process, and universities are […]
