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Tuesday, July 16, 2013

BET Daily News Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - Money Monday: Taking a Stab at College Debt & MORE!



 


 

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EduDemic: How To Teach Music And Art Online & MORE!


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Posted: 15 Jul 2013 03:05 PM PDT
IWC2013There's a new way to integrate documentaries and other educational videos into your classroom. It's called IWitness and is worth checking out.
Posted: 15 Jul 2013 09:35 AM PDT
ibooks-to-imovie-thumbnailIt's actually quite easy to turn your iBook into a video. Just use these handy apps and simple walkthrough and you'll be on your way!
Posted: 15 Jul 2013 05:05 AM PDT
musiclessonThere are creative and tech-savvy teachers out there ready to start learning how to teach music and art online. Here's a primer.
The post How To Teach Music And Art Online appeared first on Edudemic.

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Monday, July 15, 2013

CHEA Federal Update #36



 

BILL TO REDUCE REGULATORY BURDEN ON HIGHER EDUCATION INTRODUCED IN U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

A bill designed to reduce the regulatory burden on higher education through the repeal of several federal regulations was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on July 10, 2013. H.R. 2637 - the "Supporting Academic Freedom through Regulatory Relief Act" - is cosponsored by Education and the Workforce Committee chair John Kline (R-Minnesota), Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training chair Virginia Foxx (R-North Carolina) and Congressman Alcee Hastings (D-Florida).
The legislation would repeal existing regulations related to state authorization, definition of credit hour, gainful employment and other regulations. The bill also would prohibit the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) from promulgating rules defining credit hour at any time in the future and would prohibit USDE from issuing any regulations for state authorization or gainful employment until after Congress reauthorizes the Higher Education Act (HEA).
In a statement on the bill's introduction, Congresswoman Foxx noted the need for Congressional Republicans and Democrats to work together to pass legislation "to strengthen higher education for students and taxpayers while maintaining the flexibility and choice that set American colleges and universities apart."
The Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) sent a letter on July 12, 2013 to Chair Kline, Chair Foxx and Congressman Hastings in support of H.R. 2637 and noting CHEA's longstanding concerns with credit hour and state authorization regulations.

HOUSE EDUCATION AND THE WORKFORCE COMMITTEE HOLDS HEARING ON INNOVATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION

On July 9, 2013, the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education and the Workforce held a hearing titled "Keeping College Within Reach: Improving Higher Education through Innovation." The hearings was the latest in a series of hearings as the Committee prepares for reauthorizing the HEA, expected to begin later in 2013 or early in 2014.
The hearing - which featured witnesses from the Council on Adult and Experiential Learning, StraighterLine, Inc., the University System of Maryland and Western Governors University - focused on innovative policies and practices including competency-based education, distance education and online coursework and prior learning assessments. The impact of accreditation on education innovation also was discussed during the hearing, including the suggestion that accreditation may take place at the course level as well as at the degree or certificate level, to enable access to federal student aid.
Copies of the witnesses' testimony and an archived Webcast of the hearing are available on the Committee's Website.

LANGUAGE ON ACCREDITATION INCLUDED IN U.S. SENATE'S FY 2014 EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS BILL

Language on accreditation was included in the FY 2014 U.S. Senate appropriations bill that funds USDE. The bill was passed by the Appropriations Committee on July 11, 2013 and now will be considered by the full Senate.
The language, added by Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon), addresses programs that prepare students for gainful employment in occupations requiring licensing or other credentials. The bill mandates that such programs must meet all state and professionally mandated programmatic or specialized accreditation requirements in states where the program is offered in order to be eligible for federal student aid funding.
The bill reads: "None of the funds made available by this Act to carry out the HEA may be disbursed or delivered on behalf of a student or to a student to be used to attend a program, pursuant to 481(b) of the HEA, that prepares students for gainful employment in recognized occupations requiring licensing or other established requirements as a pre-condition for entry into such occupations, at an institution of higher education (or other post-secondary education institution), unless such program meets, in the State where the Department has approved the location offering the program, all applicable State or professionally mandated licensing, certification, and programmatic or specialized accreditation requirements to fully qualify a student who successfully completes the program to take licensing examinations or obtain credentials associated with the training provided in the program."
CHEA will follow this issue and will keep member institutions and recognized accrediting organizations informed.
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The Federal Update informs CHEA members and interested parties on federal policy developments related to self-regulation and peer review. Please direct any inquiries or comments to Jan Friis, CHEA Vice President for Government Affairs, at friis@chea.org or at (202) 955-6126.

Copyright 2013, Council for Higher Education Accreditation. All rights reserved.

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Educause Learning Initative (ELI) Annual Meeting 2014 in New Orleans: Call for Proposals


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Submit a Proposal for the ELI Annual Meeting 

We would like to invite you to contribute and connect at the ELI Annual Meeting 2014, February 3–5, in New Orleans and online, where we will explore the theme "Connected Learning: Opening Pathways, Enabling Collaborations." 
The 2014 gathering offers an exciting setting for interactive, hands-on learning and networking, whether you are joining virtually or face-to-face. Take advantage of this professional development opportunity to sharpen your presentation skills and highlight your institution's achievements.
 
 
We are seeking proposals that address the key issues and opportunities in connected learning and areas of interest among the teaching and learning community including:
  • Assessment of Student Learning
  • Online and Blended Teaching and Learning
  • Emerging Technology, Future Models, and Academic Transformation
  • Digital and Information Literacies
  • Mobile Learning
  • Methods for Evaluating Technology-Based Instructional Innovations
 

Due September 6, 2013
Proposals with clear learning outcomes and participant engagement strategies that speak to these six themes will receive highest priority. Presenters have a choice of submitting proposals for face-to-face sessions, virtual sessions, or both (remember, you don't need to travel to the face-to-face meeting to be a speaker for the virtual meeting). Learn more about the 2014 call for proposals and submit your proposal by September 6.
 

Preparing for Submission

Before starting the proposal submission process, be sure you have completed these steps to have the necessary information ready to submit your proposal:
 

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Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Education Week EDWEEK UPDATE July 9 2013 FREE Webinars


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education news, commentary, special reports, and top jobs.
July 9, 2013
 
Education Week Events
Digital Schools: How Technology Can Transform Education Sponsor Webinar July 31, 2:00 p.m. Eastern
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Copyright © 2013 Editorial Projects in Education.

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Office of Diversity and Inclusion – Visitation Program 2013 - College of Social Work – Ohio State U. Enrichment Fellowship


Office of Diversity and Inclusion – Visitation Program – October 20-22, 2013

College of Social Work – OSU Enrichment Fellowship
 

Ø Qualified candidates (Bachelor’s) interested in a Master’s in Social Work (MSW) at The Ohio State University.

Ø Must compete for the OSU Enrichment Fellowship.

Ø Must meet all admission requirements of the regular MSW.

Ø Have a minimum grade point average of 3.1.

Ø Score in the 40th percentile or above on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).

Ø Application deadline is January 7, 2014.

Ø Fellowship award is a 12 month appointment – May 16, 2014 – May 15, 2015.

Ø Award provides a $1667.00 monthly stipend and pays for one year of coursework for the MSW degree.

Ø Visitation Program provides potential students with a visit to campus and the College of Social Work.

Ø The Office of Diversity and Inclusion provides travel subsidies, housing and meals during the Visitation Program.

Ø The Graduate School will offer an application fee waiver as well.

Ø The two-day program will include discipline specific workshops and general sessions about OSU’s graduate and professional programs.

Ø The application deadline for the Visitation Program is September 13, 2013.

Ø Only 80-90 students from across the country will be invited to attend.

Ø Selected students must have taken the GRE or be registered to take it by December 1, 2013 in order to be invited.

Ø Preference will be given to seniors as of Fall 2013 with a graduation date of May 2014.

 

Ø For more information:


o   Denise Bronson, PhD

Associate Dean and MSW Program Director

                                Bronson.6@osu.edu

 

 

Carretta A. Cooke

Director, Center for Career and Professional Development

Dillard University

238 Student Union

2601 Gentilly Blvd.

New Orleans, LA  70122

504-816-4222 (office)
ccooke@dillard.edu
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