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A Federal Look at Managing Online Programs

The Government Accountability Office has begun an analysis of the array of external providers -- more central than ever because of the pandemic -- that help colleges take their academic programs online.
Opinion

Long Live the Library

It's been on the front lines of expanding access and creating equity during the pandemic, and we can't let its funding evaporate, Valerie Nye and Christopher Schipper write.

Professors Assess Fall Instruction and the Impact on Students

Survey of 850 instructors in introductory college courses finds professors to be exhausted, more confident in virtual learning -- and deeply concerned about the ability of disadvantaged students to continue their studies.
Opinion

Technology and Ethics When Everyone Is Watching

By taking a position against the current United States president, writes Ben Stoviak, Twitter has impacted our culture for generations to come.

What SolarWinds Hack Means for Campuses

Colleges and universities aren't confirming that they were hit by the massive SolarWinds cyberattack, but IT experts say the hack calls for bolstering cybersecurity for the future.

The Death and Life of an Admissions Algorithm

U of Texas at Austin has stopped using a machine-learning system to evaluate applicants for its Ph.D. in computer science. Critics say the system exacerbates existing inequality in the field.

Library Leaders Brace for Budget Cuts

Academic library survey reveals widespread budget cuts during the COVID-19 pandemic and concern about long-term financial recovery.

New Degree Programs Produce Few Diplomas

A large number of recently launched degree programs fail to graduate many students. Is poor planning to blame?