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Should Fine Arts and Communications Qualify as STEM Degrees?
The U.S. government offers international graduates of STEM programs extended work visas. Now that some unconventional degrees qualify, some argue that the educational visa system is broken.
Analyzing the Return on Investment for Online Education
Authors of a new book discuss why colleges should gauge the return on investment for online learning and the cultural impediments to doing so.
Berkeley (Finally) Agrees to Make Online Content Accessible
Disability rights advocates welcome news of Berkeley’s consent decree with the Justice Department, which many consider long overdue.
Clarity, Confusion on ‘Regular and Substantive Interaction’
The Education Department has left room for online colleges to innovate while maintaining eligibility for federal financial aid. But the lack of clarity carries some risk that colleges could run afoul of unarticulated rules.
Bias and Artificial Intelligence: Academic Minute
Today on the Academic Minute, part of New York University Week: Madalina Vlasceanu, assistant professor of psychology, explores why artificial...
For Frictionless Syllabus Access, Some Professors Bypass the College
Some professors provide students with barrier-free access to course information and materials, even when doing so requires extra work and leaves them feeling vulnerable.
Wikipedia, Once Shunned, Now Embraced in the Classroom
Professors who incorporate Wikipedia-editing assignments into coursework enhance their students’ digital literacy skills while broadening their own roles—from educating college students to educating society.
Admissions Dean Under Investigation for Alleged Discrimination
Former employees of the Tufts admission office allege their higher-ups discriminated against staff of color. The university has hired an outside law firm to investigate.