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Do Kill’s sideline seizures present the University of Minnesota with a dilemma?
University of Minnesota head football coach Jerry Kill was scheduled to be back at work today after suffering an epileptic seizure during Saturday’s game against Western Illinois. He returns with the full backing of Athletic Director Norwood Teague, who told reporters today he was “confident” in Kill’s ability to overcome his condition. “I see what Read more →
The Republican Governor of Oklahoma, Mary Fallin, speaks at the National Press Club in Washington about education and the workforce needs of an evolving economy. She is chair of the National Governors Association.
Public Universities Ramp Up Aid For The Wealthy, Leaving The Poor Behind But many public universities, faced with their own financial shortfalls, are increasingly leaving low-income students behind — including high achievers. (The Huffington Post) Today’s typical college students often juggle work, children and bills with coursework When President Obama talks about the cost of higher education, Read more →
Tim Pawlenty, Art Rolnick and Minnesota business leaders say business climate and education keys to innovation economy
Former Republican Governor Tim Pawlenty, former Federal Reserve economist Art Rolnick, Ecolab CEO Doug Baker and venture capitalist Pete McNerney talk about the keys to a thriving and innovative economy: tax and regulatory reform, an educated workforce, and leadership. They spoke September 13, 2013 at a Minneapolis forum organized by the Collaborative.
University of Minnesota to trim admin costs by $15 million a year
University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler wants to cut $90 million in administrative costs over the next six years. He told the Board of Regents today he wants to cut $15 million a year, starting this year. He wants to use the money for both non-administrative activities — such as teaching and research — and to Read more →
How much of the University of Minnesota is taken up by classrooms?
University of Minnesota regent Clyde Allen has been discussing the U’s use of space at today’s Board of Regents meeting. If I’ve heard clearly, he said 27 percent of facilities are offices, and another U official said about 18 percent goes to research. Allen said only 4 percent goes to classrooms. He quipped: “I see Read more →
How upset are Metro State faculty over this summer’s payroll glitch?
Update: This afternoon, I received this from Metropolitan State Inter Faculty Organization Council: “Today, the St. Paul Pioneer Press published a story by Frederick Melo reporting that the Metropolitan State Inter Faculty Organization (IFO) Council is considering a vote of no confidence in President Sue Hammersmith. This claim is incorrect. … (No) motion concerning a Read more →
Obama’s rankings won’t solve crisis in US academy More government cash is the only way to cut student costs. (Times Higher Education) E-learning works for complex subjects and problem-solving A randomized, controlled trial just published in the open access journal PLOS ONE compared two methods of e-learning to one face to face classroom group, and online learning came Read more →