by Diana Artemist Satellite Correspondent Inspired by the success of MOOCs throughout the world, a new and campus-free concept called “Luniversity” promises to further revolutionize what was once called “higher education.” Vowing to replace that notion with “highest education,” Luniversity offers a lofty idea of what it means to be educated in a 21st-century society. [...]

Diana Senechal Oklahoma City—In what may become a dramatic overhaul of the teaching of humanities, Moyen College removed all books from its philosophy courses and instituted clickers in their place. Funded by a group of wealthy alumni, this change promises to make every student successful and to reduce the emphasis on obsolete content. “The former [...]

by Jeffrey Ross Freelance Accreditation and Potluck Expert A spokesman for the Highbrow Learn-ed Commission revealed in a report published by the Chronicle of Post Secondary Ed last week that Food, especially non-curricular or nutrient-specific culinary preparations, would become a Distinctive Criterion subject to increased scrutiny on all community college accreditation applications. Effective Boxing Day, [...]

  College administrators from around the country are sporting the newest trend in higher education fashion circles: the iPad. “I saw our Vice President with an iPad at a meeting and everyone looked so jealous,” said Director of Cultural Relations Camilla Roué. “I knew I had to have one, too.” “It’s kind of a pain [...]

After a tragic assessment accident at the University of West Kansas last year the assessment-mania culture of higher education has been scrutinized by experts with no background at all in assessment. “We needed a fresh set of eyes,” said Three Rivers University Vice President of Student Affairs Julia Wang. “I immediately appointed our head football [...]

Sophomore Ming Chang was found dead Thursday in the women’s restroom of the liberal arts building at the University of West Kansas. Officials have ruled that Chang was assessed to death. Criminal charges are pending. Chang was found with a pencil in her hand and her Diesel jeans around her ankles. Sources say she was [...]

by Hannah Q. Scott Freelance Writer Northeastcentral State College has announced a new living/learning community to open next fall. The sixth of such communities on campus, this one will focus on the life, fashion and music of Lady Gaga. Says Director of Academic Programs in the Department of Residence Life Philip O’Conner, “We were looking [...]

by Erica Price Freelance Writer Psychology professor Edgar Stevens is a popular topic of conversation at Farmington College today as he has become the center of an unusual campus debate. Stevens, a recent recipient of the Farmington Innovative Teaching Citation, inspired heated conversation at the recent Student Government Association (SGA) meeting as a result of [...]

by Irma Pelt Senior Staff Writer Several student organizations at Bottega College went all out to combine efforts this week to raise money for ongoing relief efforts in the wake of January’s earthquake in Haiti. Representatives from Education Without Borders, Students Offering Support, and Canadians at Bottega came together to plan the fundraiser. Pooling their [...]