Academics

Sally Johnstone and Thad Nodine describe what Western Governors University has learned as it works on new competency-based programs with 11 community colleges.

Compared to what she does now, teaching courses like "Writing Poetry" and "Women's Perspectives" was easy, Pam Whitfield says. But if she went back, who would help TJ or the anxious 30-year-old veteran?

Southern New Hampshire University's College for America rolls out competency-based bachelor's degrees students can earn for $10,000 or less.

A Brown professor says she's sorry for unintentional plagiarism in her book, but that the thoughts were hers. While some in her department have expressed dismay, others say it's a mistake all too easily made.

Incoming students in competency-based programs at Lipscomb University spend a long day trying to prove their baseline skills and behavior, with 30 college credits on the line.

Fixing remedial education will be much more complex than reformers and policy makers acknowledge, writes Hunter Boylan.

Remediation should not be eliminated, writes Stan Jones, but its delivery needs to be transformed.