The reference tool students use most
March 21, 2010 by Jeff Holland
Find out how many students consider this database a go-to site for academic research.
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March 21, 2010 by Jeff Holland
What’s a diploma worth?
March 6, 2010 by Carin Ford
It definitely makes good sense (and good cents) to stay in school — both high school and college — according to the results of a recent study.
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The biggest cheaters are …
March 1, 2010 by Carol Warner
Students with this major tend to be the worst offenders when it comes to cheating, a new study says.
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The dilemma for today’s students
February 27, 2010 by Carin Ford
What did students do over winter break? Many will sum it up in one word — and that word isn’t “sleep.”
New study: What colleges really care about
February 25, 2010 by Carin Ford
Colleges are supposed to be about providing a good education. But a new study shows most Americans believe they now care more about something else.
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Study abroad: Is it worth it?
February 21, 2010 by Carin Ford
More students are studying abroad than ever — but what are they getting out of the experience?
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AP credits: Not what they used to be?
February 19, 2010 by Carin Ford
For years, we’ve assumed students who take AP courses are better prepared for college. But is it still true?
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Study shows what 1 in 3 freshmen need
February 14, 2010 by Carol Warner
Getting used to college life isn’t easy — and there’s one thing many students need to make a successful transition.
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Is it too easy to get an A?
February 10, 2010 by Carin Ford
Getting top grades can open doors to jobs and graduate schools. So the question is: How hard should a student have to work to get an A?
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An end to diploma mills?
February 7, 2010 by Carin Ford
A newly proposed piece of legislation is aimed at shutting down ‘diploma mills.’
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Handling the rising cost of textbooks
January 10, 2010 by Carin Ford
With the rising cost of attending college, how can students cope with pricey textbooks? These schools may have the answer.
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The call of adjuncts: Unionize!
December 30, 2009 by Carin Ford
In a tough economy, adjunct faculty are in an especially risky position. That’s why many have decided to protect themselves by forming unions.
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Top 8 ways students are cheating today
December 9, 2009 by Carin Ford
Not so long ago, students relied on crib sheets and word of mouth to cheat. And while some of those methods live on, cheating today has taken a new twist.
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Language instruction — without the cost
November 23, 2009 by Carin Ford
China’s growing economic influence can be seen in U.S. colleges many of which are hosting Confucius Institutes.
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Where do professors draw the line?
November 16, 2009 by Carin Ford
The faculty at one university is being asked to teach designated seminars without pay.
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The 3-year degree: an idea whose time has come?
October 26, 2009 by Tom D'Agostino
By bulking up on credits, students can finish in three years and cut the cost of their degree by one-fourth. Is it time for more schools to offer three-year degrees?
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The SATs are alive and well … in India
October 18, 2009 by Carin Ford
If all goes as planned, India soon will administer admissions tests similar to the SATs.
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Why is it taking them so long to graduate?
October 15, 2009 by Carin Ford
Getting students to graduate on time has become a major concern for this state university system – so it’s doing something about it.
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How much is military training worth?
September 11, 2009 by Carin Ford
How much is military experience worth in academia? Turns out, maybe not a whole lot.
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The top 5 ways students use technology to cheat
September 3, 2009 by Carin Ford
They can do it faster and more easily than ever before. But what’s most worrisome: Today’s students may not think cheating is wrong.
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Online vs. classroom: Who’s learning more?
September 1, 2009 by Carin Ford
The traditional classroom may not be the most effective learning environment, according to a recent report.
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Reading, writing … and self-defense
August 28, 2009 by Carin Ford
For a growing number of students, knowing how to handle yourself in the case of robbery or assault will not only keep you safe – it may get you a couple of credits.
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Forget used textbooks — now you can rent them
August 18, 2009 by Carin Ford
Students looking to save money on textbooks now have another option: Rent ’em.
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When freshmen can’t cut it, who’s at fault?
August 14, 2009 by Carin Ford
A freshman enters college and struggles right off the bat. Who should be held responsible: the college … or the high school that didn’t offer adequate preparation?
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