We in the liberal arts college world talk a good game about “hands on” and “practical experience” and “learning outside the classroom,” but 99% of
The Heavy Lifting in Higher Education
A great profile of community college instructor doing the hard work of making a difference in students’ lives. From the New York Times 21 December
More in the "Is Elite Higher Education Worth It?" Conversation
from the Washington Post’s Wonkblog Private colleges are a waste of money for white, middle class kids “Many parents whose kids have their eye on
Will Traditional Higher Ed Be Disrupted by Pragmatic Tech Training?
I think the author overstates the prevalence and significance of the phenomenon he points to (the rise of ALPs – accelerated learning programs), but he’s
Journalism as ‘Gateway Degree’
FROM the PBS MediaShift Blog This essay is about journalism education but its conceptualization of journalism education as a gateway degree along with the how
Online College that Wants to Change Liberal Arts Education
From The Atlantic: “The Future of College“ http://www.theatlantic.com/features/archive/2014/08/the-future-of-college/375071/
