What Riverland's young college parents can look forward toDecember 23, 2011 6:48 AMBy Alex FriedrichChild care is a pretty big issue for working folks — including those in higher ed — so my eye was drawn to this piece in the Albert Lea Tribune about how Riverland Community College is transforming one of its Austin campus buildings into an early childhood education center. It’s all through a $3 million…
St. Scholastica's holiday greeting card videoDecember 23, 2011 4:37 AMBy Alex FriedrichThe College of St. Scholastica heard my call and has just sent this in.
What St. Olaf College's Christmas card slideshow looks likeDecember 23, 2011 3:03 AMBy Alex FriedrichAnother gem by the college. To view its holiday slideshow, click here or on the image above. Are any other colleges in Minnesota putting out slideshows or videos for the season?
What a biotech voice says about the UMN's new research policyDecember 23, 2011 2:48 AMBy Alex FriedrichThis announcement from the University of Minnesota is one of the most innovative tech transfer policy advancements since the passage of Bayh-Dole. This initiative distinguishes the University of Minnesota among all peers and we believe that it will significantly advance the number and impact of relationships between industry and the University. We encourage you, our…
Notes in the Margins: Bribes, teen parents and band hazingDecember 23, 2011 1:52 AMBy Alex FriedrichTesting Firm Faces Inquiry on Free Trips for Officials New York State’s attorney general is investigating whether the Pearson Foundation, the nonprofit arm of one of the nation’s largest educational publishers, acted improperly to influence state education officials by paying for overseas trips and other perks. (The New York Times) The consequences of expanding college access…
Play1min 53secTroubled charter school argues to stay openDecember 22, 2011 6:02 PMBy Tim PostMinnesota's education commissioner heard arguments Thursday over whether an online charter school should be shut down.
Midday LIVE BLOG: U of M president reviews first six monthsDecember 22, 2011 10:40 AMSix months into the job, new University of Minnesota president Eric Kaler answers your questions about university policies and the purpose of higher education.
Play53min 54secU of M president Eric Kaler answers questions on MiddayDecember 22, 2011 9:36 AMSix months into the job, new University of Minnesota president Eric Kaler answers your questions about University policies and the purpose of higher education.
Slideshow: Fall-winter 2011 on some Minnesota college campusesDecember 22, 2011 8:18 AMBy Alex FriedrichKey: Christmas at Bethany concert (Bethany Lutheran College) St. Cloud State football crowd (St. Cloud State University) Fall colors (College of St. Benedict) 15th annual Lighting a Tradition ceremony in front of Tower Hall in Duluth (College of St. Scholastica) Festive shoes for the annual holiday celebration (Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College /…
What a dean says about St. Cloud's differential tuition systemDecember 22, 2011 7:50 AMBy Alex FriedrichAfter writing a post earlier this month that asked questions about how St. Cloud State University (among others) should handle the charging of different tuition rates among various programs, I recently got this reply from Mark Springer, interim dean of the university’s College of Liberal Arts & School of the Arts. St. Cloud State had…