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Friday, June 11, 2010
Top IT Issues in Education from INSIDE HIGHER EDUCATION, JUNE 11, 2010
Top IT Issues
Educause has released the results of its latest survey of CIOs on top technology issues, with finance issues on top of the list, as was the case a year ago. Here is the top 10 list:
1. Funding IT
2. Administrative/ERP/information systems
3. Security
4. Teaching and learning with technology
5. Identity/access management
6. (tie). Disaster recovery / business continuity
6. (tie). Governance, organization and leadership
7. Agility, adaptability and responsiveness
8. Learning management systems
9. Strategic planning
10. Infrastructure / cyberinfrastructure
MYCOLLEGEi is safe,affordable and easy to navigate for both students and education professionals.
Educause has released the results of its latest survey of CIOs on top technology issues, with finance issues on top of the list, as was the case a year ago. Here is the top 10 list:
1. Funding IT
2. Administrative/ERP/information systems
3. Security
4. Teaching and learning with technology
5. Identity/access management
6. (tie). Disaster recovery / business continuity
6. (tie). Governance, organization and leadership
7. Agility, adaptability and responsiveness
8. Learning management systems
9. Strategic planning
10. Infrastructure / cyberinfrastructure
MYCOLLEGEi is safe,affordable and easy to navigate for both students and education professionals.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
'Parenting Out of Control'
From INSIDE HIGHER ED, 'Parenting Out of Control'
June 3, 2010 Discussion of -- and complaints about -- the rise of "helicopter parents," whose involvement in their children's lives lies somewhere between excessive and obsessive, has reached a fever pitch over the past few years. This is particularly true in academe, where professors charge that the trend contributes to the ignorance or laziness of today's students, while parents wonder how much is too much when it comes to guiding their collegiate offspring. Students, on the other hand, may not see the problem at all.
In her new book, Parenting Out of Control: Anxious Parents in Uncertain Times (New York University Press), Margaret K. Nelson explores the roots of helicopter parenting, or "parenting out of control," finding a strong correlation between parental involvement and social class. Parenting Out of Control discusses the strategies and goals common to various types of parents, and the consequences (both positive and negative) for their children, through college and beyond.
Click here to read the entire article: http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2010/06/03/nelson
June 3, 2010 Discussion of -- and complaints about -- the rise of "helicopter parents," whose involvement in their children's lives lies somewhere between excessive and obsessive, has reached a fever pitch over the past few years. This is particularly true in academe, where professors charge that the trend contributes to the ignorance or laziness of today's students, while parents wonder how much is too much when it comes to guiding their collegiate offspring. Students, on the other hand, may not see the problem at all.
In her new book, Parenting Out of Control: Anxious Parents in Uncertain Times (New York University Press), Margaret K. Nelson explores the roots of helicopter parenting, or "parenting out of control," finding a strong correlation between parental involvement and social class. Parenting Out of Control discusses the strategies and goals common to various types of parents, and the consequences (both positive and negative) for their children, through college and beyond.
Click here to read the entire article: http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2010/06/03/nelson
Monday, June 7, 2010
Stop Selling Yourself Short When Applying for College, Find your inner voice and use it to tell colleges what they need to know about you
U.S. News & World Report, by Linda Kulman
Posted August 19, 2009
The interview. Some interviews are informational, some are evaluative; some schools encourage them, others don't give them at all. Best advice: Take any face time offered unless you know you'll be putting your worst foot forward. Goodman's examples: If you got into serious trouble in high school and "the details are messy," or you are inclined to demonstrate disinterest because "your parents are making you apply to that college," skip it. Otherwise, one-on-ones are a way to underscore your desire to attend. Before you go, polish with practice: Rehearse your questions and talking points with an adult. Communicate not just your strengths but also your enthusiasm. Say clearly and politely, 'This is what I've achieved, and I'm proud of it,' " says Goodman. If your interview takes place on campus, schedule it toward the end of your visit. "After you've gone on the tour and met some kids," says Sanchez of Woodward Academy, "you've got something to talk about."
To review the entire article please click on the link below:
http://www.usnews.com/articles/education/best-colleges/2009/08/19/stop-selling-yourself-short-when-applying-for-college.html?PageNr=3
Posted August 19, 2009
The interview. Some interviews are informational, some are evaluative; some schools encourage them, others don't give them at all. Best advice: Take any face time offered unless you know you'll be putting your worst foot forward. Goodman's examples: If you got into serious trouble in high school and "the details are messy," or you are inclined to demonstrate disinterest because "your parents are making you apply to that college," skip it. Otherwise, one-on-ones are a way to underscore your desire to attend. Before you go, polish with practice: Rehearse your questions and talking points with an adult. Communicate not just your strengths but also your enthusiasm. Say clearly and politely, 'This is what I've achieved, and I'm proud of it,' " says Goodman. If your interview takes place on campus, schedule it toward the end of your visit. "After you've gone on the tour and met some kids," says Sanchez of Woodward Academy, "you've got something to talk about."
To review the entire article please click on the link below:
http://www.usnews.com/articles/education/best-colleges/2009/08/19/stop-selling-yourself-short-when-applying-for-college.html?PageNr=3
'U.S. News' May Shift Rankings Methodology
June 7, 2010 (INSIDE HIGER ED):
U.S. News World Report is considering several changes in the methodology for its college rankings. Robert Morse, who directs the rankings, discussed the possible changes and invited comment on them in a blog post. He said that the magazine may combine a ranking by high school counselors with the peer ranking currently done by college presidents -- one of the most controversial parts of the rankings. He also wrote that the magazine may add yield -- the percentage of accepted applicants who enroll -- to its formula, and may give more weight to "predicted graduation rate," which gives credit to colleges that exceed their expected rates. To send comments please click on the link below.
http://www.usnews.com/blogs/college-rankings-blog/2010/06/04/what-may-change-in-upcoming-college-rankings.html
U.S. News World Report is considering several changes in the methodology for its college rankings. Robert Morse, who directs the rankings, discussed the possible changes and invited comment on them in a blog post. He said that the magazine may combine a ranking by high school counselors with the peer ranking currently done by college presidents -- one of the most controversial parts of the rankings. He also wrote that the magazine may add yield -- the percentage of accepted applicants who enroll -- to its formula, and may give more weight to "predicted graduation rate," which gives credit to colleges that exceed their expected rates. To send comments please click on the link below.
http://www.usnews.com/blogs/college-rankings-blog/2010/06/04/what-may-change-in-upcoming-college-rankings.html
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
The International Student Scene
June 2, 2010
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Expo Hall at the 62nd annual NAFSA: Association of International Educators conference evokes Disney’s Epcot Center. Foreign countries have staked out territory here in America’s heartland to promote themselves as destinations for international students: Study in Japan, Malaysia, Korea; “Study in the heart of Europe!” (in Belgium). Over in Canadian country, signs prompt passers-by to “Imagine studying in” -- “Étudier en” -- British Columbia, Ontario, Saskatchewan…. Quebec’s universities have a separate booth nearby: “A unique crossroads.”
The international student market is booming. Foreign student enrollment in the United States is at a record high of 671,616 students. Worldwide, upwards of 3 million students now study outside their home countries, an expanding pie that every country wants a piece of. “As the pie’s increased, more countries are hosting more international students,” Robert Guttierez, senior manager for research and evaluation for the New York-based Institute of International Education, said during a session Tuesday on trends in global student mobility. To see more go to: Inside Higher Education 06/02/2010
http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2010/06/02/nafsa
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Expo Hall at the 62nd annual NAFSA: Association of International Educators conference evokes Disney’s Epcot Center. Foreign countries have staked out territory here in America’s heartland to promote themselves as destinations for international students: Study in Japan, Malaysia, Korea; “Study in the heart of Europe!” (in Belgium). Over in Canadian country, signs prompt passers-by to “Imagine studying in” -- “Étudier en” -- British Columbia, Ontario, Saskatchewan…. Quebec’s universities have a separate booth nearby: “A unique crossroads.”
The international student market is booming. Foreign student enrollment in the United States is at a record high of 671,616 students. Worldwide, upwards of 3 million students now study outside their home countries, an expanding pie that every country wants a piece of. “As the pie’s increased, more countries are hosting more international students,” Robert Guttierez, senior manager for research and evaluation for the New York-based Institute of International Education, said during a session Tuesday on trends in global student mobility. To see more go to: Inside Higher Education 06/02/2010
http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2010/06/02/nafsa
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