The Document: an Open Letter From San Jose State U.'s Philosophy Department
Why Professors at San Jose State Won't Use a Harvard Professor's MOOC
In an open letter, the San Jose professors worry that public higher education will suffer if scholar-student interaction is replaced with videotaped content.
As Adjuncts See Their Hours Cut, Some Are Fighting Back
Some colleges are limiting work hours before a new health law takes effect. In Michigan, that led to a labor complaint. National groups are speaking up, too.
White House Pushes Back at Republicans Over Proposed Limits on Science
In response to a Congressional proposal on NSF spending, a top official in the Obama administration says it would be a mistake to turn lawmakers into peer reviewers.
California Faculty Union Accuses College Accreditor of Violating Laws
A complaint faults the accreditor's actions at the City College of San Francisco and other community colleges throughout the state.
Students May Be Reading Plenty, but Not for Class
More than 40 percent of the time students spend reading is on social media, a new study finds.
Duke U.'s Undergraduate Faculty Derails Plan for Online Courses for Credit
The university's Arts & Sciences Council rejected a partnership with 2U, which had formed a consortium of top colleges to offer such courses.
Gay-Rights Advocates Describe Fafsa Changes as Progress Toward Equality
The Education Department's decision to include same-sex parents' incomes on the student-aid form is a step forward, but tax unfairness persists.
Community-College Students Are Often Confused by Choices, Researchers Find
The colleges should take steps to simplify their curricula and to help students help themselves, say researchers at Columbia University's Teachers College.
Agency and Consortium Seek to Increase Academic Hiring of People With Disabilities
An office in the Labor Department and a nonprofit group are teaming up to improve employment opportunities in higher education for people with disabilities.
Audio: How Can Colleges Embrace Different Faiths?
Eboo Patel, a speaker and consultant, has made it his mission to get colleges nationwide to lead smarter conversations about religious pluralism.
Major Players in the MOOC Universe
Explore connections among the industry's major players.
Federal Warning Against Retaliation Raises Questions for Colleges
A letter reminds colleges of protections for people who raise concerns about civil-rights violations and, surprising experts, mentions possible "monetary relief."
Same-Sex and Unmarried Parents' Assets and Income Will Be Considered on Fafsa
Starting with the 2014-15 form, the Education Department will gather data from both parents of dependent students, regardless of their marital status or gender.
6 Presidents and 9 Secretaries: a Higher-Education Adviser Looks Back
David Bergeron, who is leaving the Education Department for a new post, talks about changes over 34 years.
Why Some Colleges Are Saying No to MOOCs, at Least for Now
Amherst's rejection of edX could signal the end of the honeymoon phase for massive open online courses.
Oregon Considers Big Changes in Governance of Higher Education
Legislation would redistribute authority, and control of funds, among old and new boards.
Fighting to Reinvent Teaching and Keep Costs Down
The leader of the National Center for Academic Transformation has been in the forefront of technology in higher education since 1980.
From Textbook Rentals to 'Student Hub'
The chief executive of Chegg wants to help students with more than just textbook rentals.
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