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UC Regents to Look at Changing Policy on Fees
(San Francisco Chronicle)
If professional schools within the University of California want to raise student fees, they might soon ...
USC Provost C.L. Max Nikias to Succeed Steven Sample as President
(Los Angeles Times)
C.L. Max Nikias, USC’s provost and second-in-command, will become its next president, succeeding Steven B. Sample ...
Town-Gown Fee Dispute Goes to Court
(The Boston Globe)
Stonehill College and its host community, Easton, generally get along well, according to officials on both ...
Johns Hopkins University to Spend $74M to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Half
(Baltimore Business Journal)
The Johns Hopkins University will spend almost $74 million in the next 15 years as part ...
OSU Wouldn't Have Hired Nathaniel Brown Had Check Revealed His Past
(The Columbus Dispatch)
An extensive background check on Nathaniel Brown would have revealed he'd lied on his job application ...
College Completion Gets New Scrutiny
(The Indianapolis Star)
As Indiana joins a nationwide effort to help college students such as Mendez stay on campus, ...
UVM Professors Claim Gender Discrimination
(New England Cable News)
A small group of faculty members at the University of Vermont are claiming they are victims ...
Regents OK Steep University Tuition Hikes
(The Arizona Republic )
The Arizona Board of Regents on Thursday approved hefty increases in tuition and fees at the ...
Budget Plan Will Require University Reports of Stem Cell Use
(Detroit Free Press)
A state Senate budget plan to trim 3% from Michigan's public universities during the next fiscal ...
Chaplains Decry Vandalism of Muslim Center
(The Boston Globe)
Last week, Muslim students at Brandeis University were rejoicing in their newly renovated suite in the ...
Idaho College Students Rally at Capitol against Budget Cuts
(Idaho Statesman)
About 40 students from state universities rallied on the Capitol steps Thursday to protest budget cuts ...
William Paterson University Announces Its New President
(The Star-Ledger )
Kathleen Waldon, an academic and longtime Citigroup executive known for her fundraising prowess, will become William ...
Blog: Higher Education Falls Short in Efforts to Become More Accountable
(U.S. News & World Report)
Higher education's two most visible voluntary initiatives to become more transparent and accountable have not been ...
Obama Gives $1.4 Million Nobel Prize to 10 Charities
(Reuters)
President Barack Obama on Thursday named 10 charities to share his $1.4 million Nobel Peace Prize, ...
Andrew Young School Dean Resigns
(The Atlanta Journal-Constitution )
The dean of the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies said the president of Georgia State ...
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Executive Job Position of the Day

Stevens-Henager Colleges/CollegeAmerica/California College San Diego/Independence University
Salt Lake City, UT
Vice President of Organization Development - 03/09/2010

New Contracts

Moodlerooms Awarded Statewide Contract for REMC $AVE Bid Project 03/12/2010
Moodlerooms Inc. has been selected by the REMC Association of Michigan’s Statewide $AVE Bid Project as a recommended provider of learning management solutions for eligible institutions and agencies across Michigan.
Colleges and Universities See Improved Student Outcomes with Wimba 03/12/2010
Wimba Inc. announced that colleges and universities report improved student outcomes and increased student retention through use of the Wimba Collaboration Suite.
Duke University Athletics Chooses NeuLion as Its Ticketing Provider 03/12/2010
NeuLion Inc. announced a new multi-year partnership with Duke University Athletics. The agreement utilizes NeuLion's Total Ticketing solution for all ticket-based events at Duke's athletic venues.
Emily Griffith Opportunity School Selects TopSchool to More Effectively and Efficiently Manage Student Information 03/11/2010
TopSchool has been selected by Emily Griffith Opportunity School to power the institution's student information management systems.
Walbridge Awarded Contract for Monroe County Community College 03/11/2010
Walbridge announced that it has been selected by Monroe County Community College as construction manager for its new 60,000 square-foot Career Technology Center.

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Executive Jobs

Stevens-Henager Colleges/CollegeAmerica/California College San Diego/Independence University
Salt Lake City,UT
Vice President of Organization Development - 03/09/2010
York Technical College
Rock Hill,SC
VICE PRESIDENT FOR BUSINESS SERVICES - 03/01/2010
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park,PA
Senior Manager for Customer Relationship Management (CRM) - 03/01/2010
Stevens-Henager Colleges/CollegeAmerica/California College San Diego/Independence University
Salt Lake City,UT
CEO - 02/04/2010
University of California
Oakland,CA
Executive Search for Systemwide Controller, Financial Management - 01/26/2010
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa,OK
Vice President of Finance & Administration - 01/20/2010
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New Products and Services

Echo360 Announces 2nd Annual Grants Program for Lecture Capture Research 03/12/2010
Echo360 announced it is accepting applications for the 2010 Echo360 Research Grants Program. Now in its second year, it is the only international research program that provides financial support for institutions to quantify the impact of lecture capture on teaching and learning.
Blackboard Introduces Flexible Financial Aid Disbursement for Higher Education 03/12/2010
Blackboard Inc. announced the launch of Blackboard Pay, an open-loop prepaid card program that lets educational institutions simplify the disbursement of financial aid credit balances - as well as student payroll - while cutting costs for institutions and lowering student fees.
McGraw-Hill Education Announces ALEKS 360, Combining Powerful Artificial Intelligence and Personalized Learning with Interactive e-Books 03/12/2010
McGraw-Hill Education has introduced ALEKS 360, a total mathematics solution that combines a powerful artificial intelligence and personalized learning program with a fully integrated, interactive e-book in one affordable package.
New FileMaker Pro 11 Delivers Eye-Catching Charts, Easy Reporting and Improved Productivity Features 03/12/2010
FileMaker Inc. announced the immediate availability of FileMaker Pro 11. Packed with new and innovative features led by charting, “on the fly” reporting, a new Quick Find capability, and a host of productivity tools for easier database creation, FileMaker Pro 11 makes using databases easier and quicker than ever.
The College Network Enables Universities to Offer New and Existing Curricula Online to a Global Audience 03/11/2010
The College Network provides a fast and cost-effective option for colleges and universities that want to repurpose existing course content or develop new content to offer distance learning programs to a global audience.
Datatel Adds IT Infrastructure Partners to Help Clients Build Strategic Academic Enterprises 03/11/2010
Datatel has partnered with Sirius Computer Solutions and VCOMP Solutions to provide Datatel clients with a secure source for advanced infrastructure design, hardware and software products, and professional services.
Extron Acquires Products Division of Electrosonic 03/11/2010
Extron Electronics announced that it has purchased the Products Engineering and Development Division of Electrosonic Group a premier worldwide AV systems integration and service provider.
Canon U.S.A. Announces a New Addition to Its Line of REALiS LCOS Projectors 03/11/2010
Canon U.S.A. Inc. announced the launch of the REALiS SX7 Mark II Multimedia LCOS Projector. This new model combines the features of REALiS projectors with an impressive 4,000 lumens of brightness and a Photo Image Mode to assist users with advanced color management and adjustments for ambient lighting conditions.
Dascom Systems Group Celebrates 15 Years and Unveils New Logo and Website 03/10/2010
Dascom Systems Group LLC unveiled a new logo and website and is celebrating fifteen years of operations.
ViewSonic Broadens 3D Ready Projector Lineup 03/10/2010
ViewSonic Corp. announced the commercial availability of its latest 120Hz / 3D ready DLP projector – the PJD6531w. An advanced 120Hz / 3D ready solution, the PJD6531w is ideal for corporate, education and home theater settings.
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