Teachers fight against Internet plagiarism
Need a paper on the Cuban Missile Crisis? Done, for $10 a page. Want it custom made? Add another $5 per page. Just go to sleep and it’ll be in your inbox by morning. Read the Full Story
Archive for the ‘Governance’ Category
Technology Can Extend Access to Postsecondary Education: An Action Agenda for the South
This action agenda calls upon college and university and state leaders — in cooperation with SREB — to work together toward results in four priority areas: Extend citizen and student access to infrastructure, programs, services and training. Take advantage of regional resources that can be shared. Use state and institutional financing policies to more […]
OLA [Open Learning Agency] severance payouts questioned
The B.C. Liberals are in the process of closing OLA, a virtual university recognized around the world for providing long-distance learning opportunities. Read the Full Story
DISTANCE EDUCATION: Improved Data on Program Costs and Guidelines on Quality Assessments Needed to Inform Federal Policy
What GAO FoundWhile federal restrictions on the size of distance education programs affect only a small number of schools’ ability to offer federal student aid, the growing popularity of distance education could cause the number to increase in the future. GAO found that 14 schools were either now adversely affected by the restrictions or would […]
EU comments on United Nations’ plans for a global Information Society
This Communication is of relevance to e-Government strategies, and assesses the key results of the December 2003 Geneva World Summit on Information Society (WSIS). Read the Full Story
Govt to ease facility rules for Net universities
The ministry is expected to approve the opening of such institutions provided they establish a president’s office or office for clerical works. With the move, it will be possible to set up an institution for Web-based education with a much smaller investment in facilities. Read the Full Story
ITT Tech Schools Raided In 8 States
Report: Feds search ITT Tech’s Portland campusThe Business Journal, Portland Federal agents searching local ITT facilitiesIndyStar.com Feds search ITT headquarters, campusesBusiness First Agents raid ITT tech schoolsLas Vegas SUN Local Campus of ITT Technical Institute Searched by Federal AgentsWAVY Federal agents serve warrants at ITT Technical Institute campuses in records probe Times-Picayune
The Consortium for School Networking (CoSN),
Notice of Proposed Bylaws Amendment Submitted to the Membership for Approval 2004 Annual Meeting during K-12 Networking Conference
Alabama Online High School gains SACS [Southern Association of Colleges and Schools] accreditation
SACS announced it had awarded its accreditation as a Distance Education School to the Online High during the association’s annual meeting held in Nashville, Tenn. Read the Full Story
FCC to develop rules for internet phone calls
The ultimate outcome of the debate could have significant implications for schools and colleges, as VoIP services continue to gain popularity. Read the Full Story