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Statewide, Online, Nondegree, Competency-Based. Good Idea?
California legislators mull governor's proposal to create new virtual community college. Aspects of the ambitious plan remain to be worked out, and it's unclear whether it will work.
Introducing a New(-ish) Learning Mode: Blendflex/Hyflex
In select courses at institutions in Georgia and Minnesota, students toggle between face-to-face, synchronous online and asynchronous online -- the volume of each is up to them. Data suggest the approach has been successful.
When Students Teach Students
Students take the lead on creating elearning modules used in classrooms at a Nebraska medical institution -- and faculty members say the content helps them appeal to students more directly.
Impact of Stigma on Students' Mental Health
A new study published in the journal Social Science and Medicine finds wide variation in how much stigma students feel...
Homeless Students
Homeless students may be hiding in plain sight. In today's Academic Minute, Villanova University's Stacey Havlik examines how schools can...
Too Good to Be True
A late Southern Illinois professor's findings on a potential vaccine for herpes looked promising, until it was revealed he'd proceeded with a risky human trial with no oversight.
Kicked Out for Racism
Civil liberties supporters want University of Alabama president to reverse expulsion of student who posted racist rants, saying her First Amendment rights were violated.
New Partnership Aims at Lifelong Learners
WeWork and 2U are working to create a “global campus” for adults studying for job-friendly credentials online, expanding their competitive footprint.