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Accreditation News Speaking to accreditors, Ed Dept’s Auer Jones emphasizes autonomy in new rules – Education Dive U.S. higher education is still “the envy of the world” due to the diversity of experiences it offers students, but accountability should be tailored to what makes institutions unique, said Diane Auer Jones, principal deputy under secretary at the U.S. Department of Education. CHEA President Judith Eaton to Retire – Inside Higher Ed The Council for Higher Education Accreditation announced Tuesday that Judith Eaton would retire as its president. Eaton has served as the council’s president for 22 years and joined shortly after its founding as an organization that represents colleges and universities on accreditation issues. Opinion Political vendettas against career schools hamper access to necessary programs – The Washington Times Since its inception more than a century ago, the Globe University/Minnesota School of Business was founded by traditional educators who recognized the need for vocational-specific training, which remained its focus until its forced shut-down in 2017 Financial Aid/Student Loans Issues Loan Servicing Information – Temporary Closures of Federal Loan Servicing Centers Due to Hazardous Weather Conditions – IFAP Given that centers operated by our federal loan servicers are located across the country, it is impossible to predict when hazardous weather conditions may affect one or more of our servicing centers. Financial Aid/Student Loans Issues Certificates and associate degrees offer more value than you think – University Business The future earnings of associate degree and certificate holders are tightly linked with certains field of study and specific occupations, according to a new report, “The Overlooked Value of Certificates and Associate’s Degrees,” from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce. Report affirms value of associate degrees, certificates – Community College Daily The report finds that students with associate degrees and credentials in a specialized field often attain better-paying jobs and careers than students earning bachelor’s degrees. Education News
Coronavirus Hits China Exchange Programs – Inside Higher Ed Following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance, colleges are suspending travel to China, a popular destination for faculty and students and a country where many colleges have deep connections. 2020 Higher Ed Challenges Include Student Success, Financial Health – Campus Technology Educause and its membership have identified four challenges that higher education will face in the coming year: Student success; Financial health; Reputation and relevance; and External competition. New Network Will Build An “Internet of Careers”: Using Blockchain To Control Your Own Career Credentials – Forbes The National Student Clearinghouse announced today that it was partnering with 14 other entities specializing in human capital management and education to launch an initiative that will allow students, graduates and employees to take control of their own educational and workforce information. Comments are closed.
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