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Welch 投资网上 MBA 教学
in Wangtam, on June 28, 2009
前通用电气首席执行长 Jack Welch 决定投入自己的资金和名望，参与一位毫无名气的教育企业家的网络教育投资计划，此举给处于萌芽阶段的网络教育行业注入了明星力量。
Welch 将斥资200多万美元收购 Chancellor University System LLC 12% 的股权，该公司正在将此前破产的 Myers University 重组为 Chancellor University。Chancellor University 的大多数课程都将在网上教授，而该校教授工商管理硕士 (MBA) 的学院将命名为 Jack Welch 学院。
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Microsoft Web Platform
in Wangtam, on March 25, 2009
...oment Tracker - Where Were You When?
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• Newspapers: 5 Ways to Avoid Extinction
• MySpace Music Announces Executive Team (Internal Memo)
• Shapewa...
Young Women Drinking Heavily, Not Impressing The Men
in Well Woman Blog, on March 13, 2009
...ege men are not looking for a woman who can match them drink for drink.
In the last decades, women have been steadily drinking heavily thereby bending the truth that men drink more than women.
The ... ...ng women out there. Especially those in college and having the time of their lives. I guess in most colleges, both men and women are drinking heavily. It would be weird if they don't. But then the...
Is Online College the Solution to School Financing Issues?
in The Online Universities Weblog, on December 12, 2008
...n the last decade, and students from lower-income families, on average, get smaller grants from the colleges they attend than students from more affluent families." Online education may be the so...
$8 Billion Evaporates from Harvard's Endowment
in The Universities Weblog, on December 10, 2008
...ctors in declines in hard-to-value assets such as real estate and private equity - investments that have become increasingly popular among colleges. The university is planning for a 30% decline for th... ...ts such as real estate and private equity - investments that have become increasingly popular among colleges. The university is planning for a 30% decline for the fiscal year ending in June 2009.
Of ...
Texas Border Colleges Provide a Model for Hispanic Higher Education
in Latina Viva, on December 8, 2008
...and four public universities where Hispanic enrollment tops 75 percent. These colleges collectively have committed to increasing Hispanic student enrollment and degree completion by 50 and 90 percent,... ...cess at texas Border Institutions: Possibilities and Challenges , looks at the success of eight colleges in Texas.
According to Inside Higher Ed: The report considers four community colleges and ...
Colleges Create Online Programs in Response to Troubled Economy
in The Online Universities Weblog, on December 4, 2008
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We're officially in a recession. But, that doesn't mean traditional schools are pulling back their online programs. On the contrary, many schools are beginning to create online degrees to help students prepare for a tumultuous job market.
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in Wangtam, on December 3, 2008
...s a Sale Again! Get Alerts When Price Drops
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New MIT Website Designed for Smartphones
in The Online Universities Weblog, on November 30, 2008
...o a version of the MIT Web site designed especially for cellphones. And officials plan to let other colleges use the Mobile Web project software.
The goal of the project is to create MIT Web pages th...
University of Minnesota Announces New Online Campus
in The Online Universities Weblog, on November 29, 2008
...ains a number of online opportunities offered and developed in partnership with the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system." Take a look to browse dozens of virtual degrees and classes....
Beware of Online Class Fees
in The Online Universities Weblog, on November 25, 2008
...uot;Although $18 might not seem like much, but for each three-credit-hour class, UCF students will have to pay an extra $54 on top of regular tuition.
The distance-learning fee, also known as Florida... ... Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , René Mansi
Watch out for special online class fees - some colleges are beginning to charge more for the convenience of learning online. The University of Central ...
Minnesota State Colleges to Offer 25% of Classes Online
in The Online Universities Weblog, on November 25, 2008
...ate Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) Board of Trustees Chair David Olson today announced a goal to have 25 percent of all MnSCU credits earned through online courses by 2015...
"We live in an i... ...t, and maximize efficiency and use of taxpayer resources, Governor Tim Pawlenty and Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) Board of Trustees Chair David Olson today announced a goal to have...
100 Online Video Lectures from Top Colleges
in The Online Universities Weblog, on November 21, 2008
...ague college, you can still take advantage of the intellectual and professional resources that many have to offer through the colleges' websites. Here, we've put together a list of 100 great v... ...l take advantage of the intellectual and professional resources that many have to offer through the colleges' websites. Here, we've put together a list of 100 great video lectures you can watc...
Online Learning Growing Despite Troubled Economy
in The Online Universities Weblog, on November 19, 2008
...arket leads to more enrollments. The trend also reinforces reports earlier this year that community colleges, especially, were encouraging students to take courses online to save on commuting costs.&q...
Introducing Nano-Link
in Nanotechbuzz, on November 7, 2008
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A group of Midwestern schools have joined together to establish a nanotech education partnership called the Midwest Regional Center for Nanotechnology Education, or Nano-Link, which will be fund... ...niversity and the University of Minnesota .
According to Sun Newspapers' Katie Mintz , the colleges are currently at various stages of implementation. "Harper Community College in Palati...
The Future of Higher Ed Under an Obama Presidency
in The Universities Weblog, on November 6, 2008
...ted a program to reform student loans, and to push most loan money into direct aid that doesn't have to be paid back. He's talked about increased funding for community colleges. He's discu... ...ct aid that doesn't have to be paid back. He's talked about increased funding for community colleges. He's discussed the state of science education in particular and made several proposals...
Are Employers Becoming More Accepting of Online Degrees?
in The Online Universities Weblog, on November 4, 2008
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According to a recent white paper, sponsored by Western Governors University , online degrees have become more acceptable in the workplace.
They report: "Both students and employers are l... ...a senior research analyst for Eduventures, an education research and consulting firm." As more colleges create online programs and virtual teaching methodologies improve, I believe support for on...
Finish What You Started with an Online Degree
in The Online Universities Weblog, on October 30, 2008
...t no degree, you may be able to complete your studies by enrolling in an online school. Many online colleges cater to professional adult students wanting to transfer previous credits and earn a degree...
Community Colleges on the Rise
in The Universities Weblog, on October 18, 2008
...the story I'm looking at is in the Buffalo News ... Enrollment is at record highs in community colleges around Western New York - roughly 40,000 students. Cost is a major factor. Tuition at four ...
Who is New England Association of Schools and Colleges?
in The Online Universities Weblog, on October 13, 2008
...states it serves, you'll want to know the basics of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges . My latest About.com article explains: "The New England Association of Schools and Co...
Paying for Online College in Today's Economy
in The Online Universities Weblog, on October 9, 2008
...e for student aid, that's a huge problem for us, " says Violet Boyer with the Independent Colleges of Washington group. "The private loans, if the banks that are left decide that that...
Apple Drops iPhone Developer NDA On Released Software
in Wangtam, on October 1, 2008
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Free Online Class Collections
in The Online Universities Weblog, on September 30, 2008
...A growing number of traditional colleges are now offering free online classes to the public. Want to find a class that fits your interests?
Take a look at The Top 5 Collections of Free University C...
Are Admissions Officers Checking Your Facebook Page?
in The Online Universities Weblog, on September 22, 2008
...The good news: a quarter of those who report viewing applicants' sites say that these viewings have generally had a positive impact on their evaluation. The bad news: a greater percentage (38 perc... ...cept. Kaplan reports: "A Kaplan survey of 320 admissions officers from the nation's top colleges and universities revealed that one out of ten admissions officers has visited an applicant&#...
Does a New Federal Law Question the Validity of Online Learning?
in The Online Universities Weblog, on September 19, 2008
...d in an online course. Some campus officials and experts in online learning say distance educators have always taken precautions during exams, and they say the law questions the validity of distance l... ...rtunity and Affordability Act became law. A clause in the new law mandates that accredited online colleges prove that each student completing coursework is the same student who is enrolled in the sch...
No SMOKING! Anywhere. Period. (Pennsylvania Colleges Go Cold Turkey).
in The Universities Weblog, on September 16, 2008
OMG. Talk about radical...
University Business has a post today about how the chancellor of Pennsylvania's 14 state-owned universities "has stepped beyond the state's new indoor smoking ban and barred students, employees and visitors from lighting up anywhere on campus-even outdo...
School Review: Grand Canyon University Online
in The Online Universities Weblog, on September 10, 2008
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If you're looking for a Christian college with a strong business program, you may be interested in Grand Canyon University Online .
I recently reviewed Grand Canyon University Online as a part of my About.com series of college pr...
Why Don't Women Always Finish Their Online Degrees?
in The Online Universities Weblog, on September 9, 2008
... the convenience of an online degree-completion option facilitated persistence." Hopefully, as colleges begin to read the results of such studies, they will implement policies making it easier fo...
College Football Stuff
in End Zone Buzz, on September 5, 2008
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- Big 12 QB's have loads of talent , no matter how tall they are.
- Ohio State running back Beanie Wells will return for the team's game at USC.
- One writer's ...
Online College Review: Strayer University
in The Online Universities Weblog, on September 3, 2008
...onous classes. Strayer University actively works with students to apply transfer credits from other colleges, exams, professional certifications, portfolio learning, and the military." Take a loo...
How to Save on College Textbooks
in The Online Universities Weblog, on August 31, 2008
...ly priced this semester's textbooks at the university bookstore at over $600. Since most online colleges are still using traditional textbooks, your costs may be comparable.
If you're lookin...
Does Your Online College Care What You Do During Off Hours?
in The Online Universities Weblog, on August 31, 2008
...e, requires that students follow a strict honor code . Here's a few of the standards that they have to agree to: "BYU faculty, staff, and students should avoid swearing in speech and writing... ...mo Perales Gonzalez
The Universities Weblog recently published an interesting post discussing colleges that require certain behavior from their students - even in their personal lives.
Online ...
Two Thirds of Colleges Now Use Green Technology
in The Online Universities Weblog, on August 31, 2008
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A recent study found that two thirds of colleges are currently using some type of environmentally friendly technology, such as the implementation of ...
How to Design a Study Schedule That Works
in The Online Universities Weblog, on August 28, 2008
...rsonal schedule is one of the most difficult challenges online learners face. Many virtual colleges have lax deadlines, allowing students the flexibility to learn at their own pace. However, when face... ... set a personal schedule is one of the most difficult challenges online learners face. Many virtual colleges have lax deadlines, allowing students the flexibility to learn at their own pace. However, ...
Is Online Learning a "Green" Choice?
in The Online Universities Weblog, on August 25, 2008
... Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Konstantin Inozemtsev
Several articles this year have explored online learning as a way to help the environment.
A recent TechWhack press release explains: &quo... ...many cases, online college allows students to use less gas for commuting. However, many traditional colleges still need to keep their facilities running despite their use of virtual programs....
The College Opportunity and Affordability Act Becomes Law
in The Online Universities Weblog, on August 19, 2008
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The College Opportunity and Affordability Act became law last week after being signed by the president. This law has several clauses that may affect online students.
My latest article explains: "This renewal of the Higher Education Act of 1965 has been ...
Comparing Online Colleges
in The Online Universities Weblog, on August 18, 2008
...irtual program that fits your needs, check out my latest About.com article - How to Compare Online Colleges .
It will lead you through 5 important considerations including accreditation, residency r...
Forbes: College Rankings for Idiots?
in The Universities Weblog, on August 14, 2008
...ollege Admissions Counseling has an astute review of the new Forbes ranking of America's Best Colleges 2008 and, quite frankly, you'd expect better from a company like Forbes...
The writer...
2008 Pre-Season College Football Meanderings
in Play Las Vegas, on August 11, 2008
... year is just about here as The college football season is set to open on August 23.
The major colleges start play on August 28 and if this season is at all like last year's it will be one he...
Colleges to be forced to fight p2p?
in P2P File Sharing, on August 7, 2008
...y do, is getting very close to becoming law. The Higher Education Opportunity Act is set to detract colleges from their primary aim; to educate their students, and force them to spend time trying to f...
New Bill May Threaten Online Student Privacy
in The Online Universities Weblog, on August 5, 2008
...e use of surveillance technology such as webcams and thumbprint readers, in order for online colleges to prove that the student enrolled in the school is the person actually completing the work...
The Gap Year (Is It a Good Idea to Take a Year Off?)
in The Universities Weblog, on August 5, 2008
National Public Radio aired in interesting story last month on the gap year - the idea of taking a year off between high school and college to see the world (or something like that).
More kids are taking gap years. Why? There are a number of reasons. Expanding your skills is high on the list. Jus...
Princeton Review College Rankings Out For 2009
in The Universities Weblog, on August 1, 2008
Hats off to Todd Johnson over at College Admissions Partners for pointing out that the 2009 Edition of the Princeton Review College Rankings is out.
The rankings tell you everything .
Want to know who has the best college libraries? Harvard, Yale, Duke, the College of New Jersey, and Cornell ...
Dozens of Free Opencourseware Classes
in The Online Universities Weblog, on July 31, 2008
... Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Quavondo Nguyen
A growing number of colleges offer free, non-credit courses online. Although these classes won't show up on your transcript, I've always be...
Online College Rankings
in The Online Universities Weblog, on July 30, 2008
... Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Valerie Loiseleux
If you haven't read the OEDb's Online College Rankings for 2008, take a look. They're the first organization to systematically rank... ...e Rankings for 2008, take a look. They're the first organization to systematically rank online colleges based on accreditation, acceptance, retention, graduation, and other factors.
They explai...
Private Online Colleges Booming in Florida
in The Online Universities Weblog, on July 30, 2008
... Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Günay Mutlu
According to recent statistics, private online colleges are booming in Florida. RedOrbit explains: "They cost more and often get less respect th...
New Bill Threatening Online Student Privacy
in The Online Universities Weblog, on July 29, 2008
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Do you feel comfortable taking a fingerprint scan before doing online coursework? Do you mind being watched by a webcam while taking a virtual test?
Online students may be required to submit to security procedures if the Higher Education Act...
New Lecture Software From Apple?
in The Online Universities Weblog, on July 29, 2008
... Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Sean Locke
Apple may soon have an improved software program for displaying video lectures. The Chronicle of Higher Education reports: "Apple already runs a ... ...le of Higher Education reports: "Apple already runs a free service called iTunes U that helps colleges around the country manage online offerings, and several companies sell software that helps ...
The Cost to Remediate California...
in The Universities Weblog, on July 22, 2008
... wages of students who enter college in need of remediation to the expenses business face when they have to provide extra trainings to such students, and the figure the report comes up with is similar... ...The Pacific Research Institute has a report out on the price tag for remediation at california colleges .
The report seeks to measure the expense involved in remediating students who leave h...
Free Online Photography Classes
in The Online Universities Weblog, on July 16, 2008
... the pressure or the cost of enrolling in a traditional class. Some students decide to give online colleges a try, while others decide that the format isn't best for their learning style." Ch...
Fewer Banks Offer Federal Student Loans
in The Online Universities Weblog, on July 10, 2008
...ms can qualify for federal loans and grants. But, according to a recent NPR article , some lenders have pulled out of the federal student loan program due to the credit crisis. They report: "......
Select Your Own Room Mate?
in The Universities Weblog, on July 8, 2008
...got an email today from Pablo today. Pablo works for Lifetopia , a company that makes software for colleges to set up a room mate self-selection service - pick your own room mate. I thought it was a ...
All About HETA
in The Online Universities Weblog, on July 7, 2008
...sy of iStockphoto, Victor Prikhodko The Higher Education Transfer Alliance is an organization of colleges dedicated to supporting credit transfers between schools. My latest About.com article explo...
California Community Colleges Fall Short
in The Universities Weblog, on July 7, 2008
...t my attention to the story. 4 LA Kids also had a good write up on it. California's community colleges aren't cutting it, according to a report released last month by the state's Legisla...
Yale Ups Undergrad Enrollment by 15%
in The Universities Weblog, on July 6, 2008
...te enrollment by about 15%.
The enrollment increase is part of a plan to built two new residential colleges on the Yale campus. In a letter to Yale alumni, faculty, students and staff, Levin said he ...
Online Colleges Fail to Embrace Web 2.0 Technology
in The Online Universities Weblog, on June 25, 2008
...ant materials. They don't fully replace the university experience, as these communities tend to have experts that are self-appointed, but Weller argues that the parallels between the two can't... ... Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Image# 5662949 According to one professor, online colleges are not embracing the web 2.0 technology that has made websites such as Facebook and Twitter popular. Ars...
Testing Requirements at Online Colleges
in The Online Universities Weblog, on June 23, 2008
...ey environment, it's important to find a college that meets your test-taking needs. Some online colleges require students to prove their knowledge by completing timed, high stakes exams. Others al...
Residency Requirements at Online Colleges
in The Online Universities Weblog, on June 16, 2008
...e residency requirements for their online students. If you enroll in one of these programs, you may have to travel to campus for several weekends or even several semesters in order to earn your degree... ...der when choosing an online college is the program's residency requirements. Some online colleges do not require any on-campus hours, while others require a semester or more of study in a p...
The Importance of Email Reliability
in On Storage, on June 14, 2008
...l locations in five markets and it relies on email for daily operations.
Executives at the company have zero tolerance for downtime, not surprisingly because of the dependency on email. With holiday ... ...ough I was aware that summer was primetime for house moves and people preparing for new schools and colleges, I hadn't appreciated the importance of this for retail companies. As summer arrives on...
Online School Accreditation Laws
in The Online Universities Weblog, on June 9, 2008
... letterheads, business cards, announcements and advertisements that "(Name of school) does not have accreditation recognized by the United States Department of Education and has not been approved... ... they are not diploma mills.
However, some students will inevitably chose to go with unaccredited colleges. If you fall into this category, be sure to check the accreditation laws in your state and ...
Less Money for School?
in The Online Universities Weblog, on June 5, 2008
... Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Thomas Perkins Some online college students may have more difficulty securing student loans in the coming semester. It seems that the mortgage crisis has affe... ...nch, big banks are cutting back student loan programs, nixing cash access for students at community colleges and small four-year colleges deemed "less competitive."
The mortgage industry cr...
College, Plan B
in The Parenting Weblog, on June 2, 2008
... in the interview and able to enjoy the rest of my final days.
I've often wondered what would have happened if my plans never came together. Would I have gone to a community college? Spent months... ... © Peter Gene
When I was applying to colleges in 1987 and 1988, it was sort of a scattered process. My parents helped some but my grandmother was in a coma from Thanksgiving until New Years Eve wh...
"Edu-Punk" Course Management Systems
in The Online Universities Weblog, on May 31, 2008
...king tools, will end up presenting a watered-down version of what pioneers of Web 2.0 technologies have done in their experiments." Standardized course management systems make it easy for teacher... ...© Bombardier
Course management systems such as Blackboard are extremely popular and are used by colleges across the nation. But, not everyone is a fan. A new group of so-called "edu-punk"...
Creating a Learning Space in Second Life
in The Online Universities Weblog, on May 28, 2008
... © Pathfinder Linden
Many online colleges have created Second Life learning spaces to help students master material. Although some critics (myself included) tend to prefer more traditional methods... ... © Pathfinder Linden
Many online colleges have created Second Life learning spaces to help students master material. Although some critics (myself included) tend to prefer more traditional methods...
University or Community College: Where Should You Start...?
in The Universities Weblog, on May 28, 2008
...nd 1960's. There's probably a community college campus not far from you. Community colleges have their advantages - with affordability being one of their main attractions. Small class size and... ... the community college experience to life on a university campus.
The development of community colleges became an important trend in higher education in the 1950's and 1960's. There's...
Athlete College Recruitment
in The Social Networking Weblog, on May 23, 2008
...in your profile, why the recruiter should choose you over all the other athletes in your sport they have to choose from.
Add photos and videos of you playing your sport. Let the recruiters see you p... ... place to post your successes and accomplishments. Post about your games or races and let potential colleges know more about you.
Search through the colleges and teams who are signed up on beRecruite...
Rejection! University of Washington Says "No" to Record Numbers
in The Universities Weblog, on May 23, 2008
... college.
The wave isn't expected to crest until 2013. So get used to applying to six or eight colleges in order to ensure that you get at least one acceptance letter...
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Traditional Colleges Need to Step Up Their Game
in The Online Universities Weblog, on May 20, 2008
... © Joe Shlabotnik
In the past, critics have contended that online colleges are not comparable to their traditional counterparts. But, public opinion may be changing. At a recent conference one pre... ... © Joe Shlabotnik
In the past, critics have contended that online colleges are not comparable to their traditional counterparts. But, public opinion may be changing. At a recent conference one pre...
University-Affiliated Online High Schools
in The Online Universities Weblog, on May 19, 2008
... © meyshanworld
Many high school students now have the chance to earn an accredited online high school diploma from a reputable university. Several traditional colleges are now in the busin... ... to earn an accredited online high school diploma from a reputable university. Several traditional colleges are now in the business of teaching high schoolers - at a price. A lot of these programs are...
Easy Employment with These Online Degrees
in The Online Universities Weblog, on May 15, 2008
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There's been a lot of talk about recession lately. But, some degrees are practically guaranteed to be in high demand - no matter what the state of the economy. Yahoo Education recently released a list of eight careers that are expected to grow like crazy. Here's a blurb:...
