In the wake of the Varsity Blues scandal, predatory online "educational startups" offering guidance on finding and winning competitive fellowships showcase a troubling flaw in the U.S. educational system, says guest columnist Kyle Mox, an associate dean at Barrett, the Honors College at Arizona State University.
When developed and executed with best practices in mind, student financial responsibility agreements protect institutions legally and financially. Here are considerations for implementing effective agreements.
With 36 credit hours completed toward a degree and a GPA above 3.2, first-generation college students at several colleges and universities can now earn a lifetime membership in their own honor society.
Every summer, colleges across the country welcome thousands of minors onto their campuses for a variety of residential programs. Today, a growing number of minors identify as transgender and nonbinary, raising unique legal and policy questions that don't apply to adult college students, says guest columnist Isaac Mamaysky, a partner in Potomac Law Group.
Student course evaluations—we all do them, but how do we use the data? What percent of students complete the surveys? What value do faculty and administrators derive from them? Are they inherently biased? How can we get more out of this often onerous process?
A case study about how University of California San Diego can manage expenditures, minimize risks and streamline administrative tasks using Nutanix Beam and an accompanying Q&A with a manager from Nutanix. Sponsored content by Nutanix.
Despite the recent attention to well-being in medical schools, the presence of a physical space dedicated to wellness is still an emerging concept. One university is changing that.
Higher ed institutions are offering more flexible schedules to accommodate the needs of today's college students, who are often working adults. Options include late-start courses, mini-semesters, and block schedules that allow undergrads to enroll in just one course at a time.
