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Report: Few Prisoners Enrolling In Available College Classes

Despite mounting evidence that correctional education — and postsecondary education in particular…

November 29, 2005

Report: Few Prisoners Enroll in College Classes, Despite Research Indicating Its Effectiveness in Reducing Recidivism

Despite mounting evidence that correctional education — and postsecondary education in particular…

November 9, 2005

Committing to Diversity In International Affairs

Committing to Diversity In International Affairs By Karen JenkinsBlack History Month reminds us that the struggle for equality and economic justice has been long and difficult. The confirmation of Dr. Condoleezza Rice as U.S. Secretary of State demonstrates how far the descendents of slaves and the marginalized in this country have come. The achievements of […]

February 23, 2005

Nova Southeastern Teams With Association

Nova Southeastern Teams With Association On Training Distance Education Managers FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.The U.S. Distance Learning Association has teamed up with Florida-based Nova Southastern University to launch a certificate program to help institutional managers integrate electronic education practices into their business processes. Debuting Oct. 8-9, the “Distance Learning Leaders” certificate program requires two on-site days […]

September 8, 2004

Five Postsecondary Institutions

Five Postsecondary Institutions Added to Distance Education Program Five additional postsecondary education institutions have been selected to participate in the Distance Education Demonstration program, bringing the total number of institutions, systems and consortia of institutions admitted to the program to 29 in 23 states and the District of Columbia, announced Dr. Roderick Paige, U.S. Secretary […]

December 31, 2003

Native Americans

Schools, Agencies Serving American Indians to Share $105 Million

Schools, Agencies Serving American Indians to Share $105 MillionSchools, Agencies Serving American Indians to Share $105 MillionIndian tribes, schools, and state and local agencies that serve American Indian children in efforts to improve educational opportunities for nearly half-a-million students will share $105 million in grants, announced U.S. Secretary of Education Roderick Paige.“We renew our commitment […]

October 22, 2003

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Faculty & Staff

Harvard’s New Chapter in Black Studies

Harvard’s New Chapter in Black StudiesA neglected African studies program finally gets a departmental home By Ronald RoachFrom afar, it seemed that Afro-American studies at Harvard had taken a nasty tumble when two of its best-known scholars announced their resignations in early 2002, and its venerable chairman, Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr., let it be […]

October 8, 2003

Spending on Sevis

Spending on Sevis New system to track international student enrollment leaves educators stressed, while the federal government reports its successBy Kendra HamiltonIt’s been a bruising year for everyone involved with international education. And no one in the community of international educators can yet breathe a sigh of relief, because soon colleges and universities, trade schools, […]

September 10, 2003

Community College’s New Foray

Community College’s New ForayAs more two-year colleges begin to offer bachelor’s degrees, higher education officials ponder benefits, possible pitfalls By Kristina Lane WASHINGTON What does two plus two equal? Usually posed in the very early stages of a child’s education, the question is being looked at afresh by higher education leaders postulating a new sum: two […]

May 21, 2003

Leadership & Policy

Colleges’ Success in International Education Draws National Recognition

Colleges’ Success in International Education Draws National Recognition NEW YORKColleges and universities that have been successful in encouraging international study and increasing participation in the international elements of teaching and learning were recognized last month by the Institute of International Education (IIE) in New York City. In presenting the second annual Andrew Heiskell Awards for […]

February 26, 2003

Assistive Technology Comes Into Focus

Assistive Technology Comes Into FocusWith the push from federal legislation, colleges and universities enhance learning for the disabledAccess in higher education is usually understood as the admission, financing, and social support of students belonging to socially disadvantaged groups as they pursue postsecondary education. However, that understanding has focused largely on students from racial and ethnic […]

July 17, 2002

Growing Online Turfgrass Program Hits Milestone

Growing Online Turfgrass Program Hits MilestoneUniversity Park, Pa.Pennsylvania State University officials recently announced that the World Campus online certificate program in turfgrass management reached the milestone of enrolling students in all 50 states. The milestone was reached this past spring semester for the program that is four years old, according to school officials. “It’s great […]

July 3, 2002

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