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Moultrie Tech among tech schools with record enrollment Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 9:38PMAn unprecedented 22 percent jump in the number of students attending the state’s technical colleges has set a new annual enrollment record for the Technical College System of Georgia. The system’s 26 colleges enrolled 190,842 students in fiscal year 2010, which ended on June 30. The total smashes the previous record high enrollment set in 2009 by more than 34,000 students. Moultrie Technical ...
Learning disabilities may be hampering teen Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 8:12PMDear Annie: Our 16-year-old son, “Kevin,” finished his sophomore year and received nothing but D’s and C’s on his report card. He is not concerned in the least, telling us, “D’s are passing grades, and that’s good enough for me.”
Brenau University Adds a Vice President and Strengthens Provost Position in Organization Alignment Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 8:00PMBrenau University named David Morrison vice president for communications and publications and Jim Southerland provost and vice president for academic affairs. Brenau Predident Ed L. Schrader said the appointments strengthen the university's academic and administrative organization as it executes its long-term strategy to become a doctoral degree-granting institutiion.
Help for Students Hunting for Bargains on Textbooks Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 6:54PMAs the cost of tuition continues to go up, college students may get a break on textbook expenses.
Delays, confusion mark junior college admissions Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 3:50PMThe education department released the first merit list for admission to junior colleges more than three hours later than the scheduled 5 pm on Friday, causing considerable anxiety amongst students.
Tense evening for students, parents Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 3:48PMThe three-hour delay in declaring the first-year admissions to the bifocal (vocational) streams in junior colleges on Friday left several students and parents anxious. Yashshri Soman reports.
Partnership plans economic development effort Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 2:48PMWith the hot afternoon slowly winding down and the day's appointments complete, Bob Smira opens his e-mail and takes stock of the good news trickling into his inbox.
WGU Posts Top Ten Entries in its 'Smarter Way to Learn' Ad Contest - Voting is Open Through August 10 Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 12:22PMVoting begins for last round of video scholarship contest at www.wgu.edu/videocontest
St. Cloud promises to fight the good fight Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 12:21PMA front window of a St. Cloud store owned by a Somali resident was vandalized earlier this month. The incident irked both St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis and St. Cloud State University (SCSU) President Earl Potter.
Is It 'Octopuses' Or 'Octopi'? Merriam-Webster Has The Answer In 'Ask An Editor' (VIDEO) Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 11:58AMIn dictionary publisher Merriam-Webster's new online feature "Ask the Editor," associate editor Kory Stamper lays out a dilemma that grammar snobs everywhere will relate to: "You say to your friend: 'Hey, I saw a group of octopuses,' and your friend says 'Hey, you're an ignorant slob, you saw a group of octopi!'"
Competitive Lockpicking Growing in US Popularity Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 11:47AMSchuyler Towne took a gleaming brass lock, inserted a small bent piece of flat steel into the keyhole and gently applied finger pressure. Then he slid in a lockpick and manipulated the mechanism until it swung open.
Back to School Savings Not Just for the Kids Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 11:21AMEven as the economy slowly recovers, it's hard to stand out among the millions of Americans who are currently seeking employment in a limited job market. While some are taking on temporary work, volunteering or devoting themselves full-time to the job hunt, others are looking for ways to further their education in hopes of advancing their careers once the market turns around.
WCVB: Competitive lockpicking gains popularity in Somerville Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 11:14AMSchuyler Towne took a gleaming brass lock, inserted a small bent piece of flat steel into the keyhole and gently applied finger pressure. Then he slid in a lockpick and manipulated the mechanism until it swung open. In less than 20 seconds. Towne, 26, is not a burglar. He's a lockpicking instructor and part of a growing competitive movement called "locksport" that involves learning the theory of ...
Dreams, Inc. Adds University of Texas Athletics to Syndication Portfolio Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 11:11AMPLANTATION, Fla.----Dreams, Inc. , a vertically integrated leader in the licensed sports products industry, announced that it has signed a letter of intent to acquire Collegiate Marketing Services of Overland Park, Kan.
Conference Highlights Financial Planning Education Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 10:36AMCFP Board Hosts Program Directors Conference in Washington, D.C.
The Bicycle Casino Gears Up for This Year's Legends of Poker Tournament and World Poker Tour Championship -- Millions ... Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 3:11AMThe Bicycle Casino's prestigious Legends of Poker Tournament, long considered one of poker's elite events for pros and amateurs alike, begins its month long series on July 28th. Thousands of players are expected to step up their game and take their shot, vying for an estimated prize pool of $6 million over the next 34 days.
Red Cross facing summertime blood shortage Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 2:21AMA donation drive is set for Saturday at San Leandro's Creekside Community Church.
Missouri City man receives $10,000 doctoral scholarship from KPMG Foundation Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 1:09AMA Missouri City man has been awarded a scholarship from the KPMG Foundation aimed at increasing minority representation in the nation’s business schools.
Hope Scholarship Now Available At Tennessee Temple Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 8:50PMThe HOPE Scholarship is now available to students wishing to attend Tennessee Temple University, officials said.
UC Professors Raise Doubts About Online Education Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 8:29PMThe University of California's interest in offering an online degree is opening a new chapter in the debate over online education.
Taiwan mahjong extravaganza draws hundreds Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 8:11PMA student enjoying the mahjong competition in Taiwan. Photo: CFP Online game companies have helped organize a mass mahjong competition for students that kicked off in Taipei arena last Saturday.
PSU seeks carbon neutrality by 2040 Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 8:07PMBy: 2010 Climate Action Plan serves as “road map” to implement goals Anna Snook Vanguard staff In a time when “going green” straddles the line between being a joke and a serious undertaking, it’s hard to tell what needs to be done and what can actually b...
Law helps keep textbooks affordable Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 6:31PMBy: Sarah Ammerman A law went into effect this month to help textbooks remain affordable for students. The national average cost for a student to purchase textbooks for courses was about $900 per semester, an increase of four times the rate of inflation. ...
Will NYC's College Building Boom Bubble Pop? Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 5:07PMReal estate development was the first casualty of the Great Recession, but a half-dozen New York City colleges are in the midst of an unprecedented building boom. St. John’s University in Queens has already spent almost $160 million on a new student center and classroom upgrades duri...
Can the Kindle and Its Ilk Ease Textbook Inflation? Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 5:06PMFor students entering college this fall, one of their first surprises may be sticker shock—not at tuition, but at the cost of reading materials. Textbook prices have nearly tripled since 1994, according to the U.S. Government Accountability Office, and many students routinely spend as much a...
2,06,777 apply for fyjc seats Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 3:19PMA total of 2,06,777 students submitted their forms for admission to junior college through the online process that ended on Monday. Between 7 pm on Monday, when the department last tabulated the forms for the day, and the midnight deadline, 275 students submitted their forms.
A new kind of classroom Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 3:18PMPranav Jain (15) has been attending classes at K.C. College, Chruchgate, since the last week of April. This was even before his Class 10 Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) results were declared.
In-Demand Careers to be Showcased at DeVry University's National Open House Events at Locations across the U.S. Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 10:00AMDOWNERS GROVE, Ill.----Despite a struggling economy and unemployment levels hovering above nine percent, the fields of accounting, healthcare technology and information security are among some career fields in which the Bureau of Labor Statistics still projects above-average growth potential over the next several years.
College Students Call on Schools and Financial Institutions for Improved Financial Education Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 9:39AMCollege students need better financial literacy education and they think their schools, banks and other financial institutions are the ones who should be providing it, according to a national survey released today by Higher One Holdings, Inc.
Elon University named a great place to work Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 9:34AMElon University named a great place to work - The Chronicle of Higher Education has recognized E
College Essay Organizer and ConnectEDU Announce Innovative Partnership Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 9:33AMNEW YORK----College Essay Organizer , the web-based college essay management tool, announced today that it has joined forces with leading online educational platform ConnectEDU, further streamlining the college admissions process for students, parents, and counselors.
Supreme Court's Landmark Class Arbitration Ruling Serves As Precedent in American Arbitration Association Case Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 9:24AMDENVER----Relying on April’s much anticipated United States Supreme Court class arbitration ruling, Stolt-Neilsen SA v. Animalfeeds International, an Arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association has rejected an attempt to create a class action case against Denver-based Westwood College, today announced Peter Homer, Founding Member of Miami-based Law Firm HomerBonner, who represents ...
Will Your College Be Safe? Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 8:28AMWe can all recall those terrifying images of Virginia Tech, where so many students and faculty were senselessly murdered in cold blood.
AlumniFinder Launches WealthScore, a Powerful Tool To Help Development Professionals Identify Donors With the Means ... Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 8:19AMAlumniFinder, a division of AccuData Integrated Marketing, today announced the launch of WealthScore, a powerful research tool for development professionals that easily identifies potential donors with the discretionary means and propensity to donate.
Study shows UD provides strong return on investment for its students Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 7:54AMThe University of Delaware produces an impressive return on investment for its students, according to a recent study conducted by PayScale, a market leader in global online compensation data.
Ga. technical colleges see enrollment spike Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 7:46AMGeorgia's technical colleges saw the single largest enrollment increase in the state's history last fiscal year.
Ashworth College Announces Dr. Nicole Detling Miller as 2010 Graduation Speaker Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 8:00AMDr. Detling Miller encourages college students and Olympic athletes alike to be at the top of their game
Concord Law School Hosts Live Graduation for Online Students Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 8:00AMLOS ANGELES----Concord Law School of Kaplan University, the nation’s leading fully-online law school, will celebrate the graduation of 57 students on Saturday, July 31, at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles.
Speak up for our women religious Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 7:28AMU.S. women religious, whose leaders meet in Dallas next month, find themselves in a terrible position. On one hand, they can defend their approach to religious life.
Pakistani students prefer guns to books Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 5:34AMISLAMABAD - Several hundred students in the southern port city of Karachi have left the Islami Jamiat-e-Talaba (IJT), Pakistan's largest student union, to join al-Qaeda training camps in the North Waziristan tribal area on the border with Afghanistan, Asia Times Online has learned.
After fighting for Ph.D., some wondering why Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 5:19AMLOS ANGELES - Some students who get their doctorates dream of heading to another university to begin their careers as tenure-track professors.
UT-Arlington adds ‘green’ master’s program Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 5:12AMAs companies pump up their ‘green’ images, University of Texas at Arlington is planning to be among the first colleges to supply the future sustainable workforce.
Hospital Dream Jobs Website Chosen as One of Top 50 Nursing Jobs Sites in Online List Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 5:01AMSEATTLE----Hospital Dream Jobs, a website focusing on hospital employment, medical careers, and healthcare jobs, was chosen #34 on a list of the “Top 50 Nursing Job Sites Worth Bookmarking” compiled by The Web Nurse, a leading blog for all things related to nursing jobs, healthcare, and the medical profession in general.
In brief: Driver’s manual available online Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 12:01AMDrivers who need to take the written test for their Mississippi driver’s licenses can find the manuals online, the state Department of Public Safety announced.
Medical expenses available online Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 12:00AMMedical expenses are now available online at Medicare Australia.
Erickson to play baseball at Ozarks in Clarksville Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 11:31PMCabot American Legion pitcher-infielder Tyler Erickson was one of seven players to sign with colleges last week.
As college text prices soar, students get a rental option Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 11:05PMCollege students will have new, cheaper alternatives this fall to shelling out hundreds of dollars each semester for textbooks they may never use again. Textbook - Student - Education - College - Colleges and Universities
Federal Register relaunching Web site to make it easier to navigate Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 11:00PMEager to boost public participation and awareness of the federal rule-making process, the Obama administration will relaunch the Federal Register's Web site Monday with a design resembling a newspaper Web site. Federal Register - United States - Education - Colleges and Universities - Law
Parents keep it safer social networking: Kid stuff? Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 10:30PMThe number of online users of social networking sites has grown astronomically in the last several years.Although the largest demographic of users is 18- to 25-year-olds, those ages 13 to 17 make up a significant enough number to raise issues of Internet safety with their parents.
India's US$35 tablet--how low can it go? Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 9:22PMA US$35 tablet from India is on its way, says the Indian government. But the country doesn't have a history of delivering on its much-hyped promises about electronic devices.