One year update on the University of the People
Kolowich, S. (2010) Tuition-free, online education? Try University of the People USA Today February 22
This provides a good update on the progress of the...
Why technology is not disrupting the university sector
Keith Hampson's Higher Education Management Group blog has an interview with Lloyd Armstrong, the Provost of the University of Southern California, on change in...
A critique of Tapscott and William’s views on university reform
Tapscott, D. and Williams, A. (2010) Innovating the 21st century university: It's Time Educause Review, Vol. 45, No. 1
First of all, thanks to both...
How well has your institution integrated technology?
I'm currently writing a book with Albert Sangra of the Open University of Catalonia on the integration of technology within post-secondary institutions.The book is...
New book on virtual campuses worldwide
Schreurs, B. (ed.) (2010) Reviewing the Virtual Campus Phenomenon Heverlee Belgium: Europace
This book is essential reading for any student wishing to do research on...
Making campus IT more efficient
McCrea, B. (2010) Shifting campus IT priorities Campus Technology, February 4
This article looks at how Purdue University's "renewed" strategic plan would focus on improving...
Impact of open courseware on distance education enrollments
Johansen J. (2009) The Impact of Opencourseware on Paid Enrollment in Distance Learning Courses Salt Lake City UT: Brigham Young University
This is a Ph.D....
Massive cuts to higher education in Britain
Shepherd, J. (2010) Cash-starved universities will have huge classes, says union, The Guardian, January 12
It's only twelve days into January, and there is already...
Has the credit hour become a relic?
Blumenstyck, G. (2010) Beyond the Credit Hour: Old Standards Don't Fit New Models Chronicle of Higher Education, January 3
Blumenstyck writes:
In the era of distance...
The college student in the USA
Some interesting information in a striking graphical form about college students in the USA, and the cost of their education - and not just...