Inside Higher Ed News: May 2, 2012

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Watch Your Mouth LSU system president's dismissal shows that politics might limit what public university leaders say in public. Does that change what makes for a good president? Humanities Ph.D. in 4 Years As graduate programs fend off cuts elsewhere, U. of Colorado introduces doctorate in German studies that seeks to halve time to degree and prepare students for academic and non-academic careers. Taking a Stand Should college faculties ever vote to take collective stands on political issues? A debate at William Mitchell raises the question. Andrew Delbanco's 'College' In a new book, higher-ed thinker tackles difficult questions about the future of college in America.

Inside Higher Ed News: May 2, 2012

EduDemic: 4 Changes Twitter Just Made That You Should Know About & 3 Threats of Rapid Technology Change

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4 Changes Twitter Just Made That You Should Know About Posted: 19 May 2012 11:33 AM PDT We wanted to let you know about a few quick updates Twitter just made. Mainly to their privacy policy and terms of service. As we’ve seen in the past, when major social networks like Twitter...

3 Threats of Rapid Technology Change Posted: 19 May 2012 06:00 AM PDT While an issue for most products short of books and antiques, in the technology world obsolescence can not only cost money, but can threaten the quality of skill-building learners get with hands-on use. Whereas previous generations of technology had a habit of fending for themselves, the modern technology industry has seemingly developed an odd desire to replace and cannibalize itself constantly.

EduDemic: 4 Changes Twitter Just Made That You Should Know About & 3 Threats of Rapid Technology Change