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Certificates… From a Philosophy Department
Pennsylvania’s Millersville University has begun offering ethics certificates. It’s among multiple philosophy departments that have shaken things up.
New Programs: Museum Studies, Athletic Administration, Nursing, Esports Management, Real Estate, Business
The following colleges have announced new academic programs: Adelphi University is starting an interdisciplinary, 22-credit museum studies certificate. Concordia University...
Opinion
In Defense of a Real Three-Year Degree
With college costs so high, it is too expensive a luxury to require undergraduates take a four-year course of study, Lou Matz writes.
Opinion
Why I Enrolled in Developmental Math
Ashley Flood writes of enrolling in a developmental math course and convening a study group to help students who had failed before find success.
Opinion
Deficiency Mind-Set Bedevils Developmental Math
Colleges should design pathways to meet students’ different preparation levels and goals rather than foist algebra on everyone in the name of numeracy, Ben Weng writes.
Opinion
How Colleges Can Develop Innovators
It’s not all about personality. New research points to the importance of cocurricular learning in developing innovators, Benjamin S. Selznick and Matthew J. Mayhew write.
‘Save the College’
Columbia University task force recommends restructuring the leadership of the undergraduate college, a donor favorite. Alumni, students and many professors object.
Opinion
Are We Taking Gen Ed for Granted?
In light of survey results showing disconnects in general education, colleges can take steps to create more intentional, intelligible programs, Jennifer Hart writes.