Although eTextbook adoption in higher education is slower that some might anticipate, growth is steady. A recent Pew Research report indicated the eReader ownership doubled this past holiday season.  Apple's recent announcement about its entry into digital textbooks and self-publishing and its goal to provide a "a new textbook experience" provides a new surge in momentum toward the mainstreaming of eTextbooks. What impact will broader adoption o...

The economic downturn will have a long-lasting impact on students and their families. As the economic recovery proceeds at a slow pace, students are needier than ever. In fact, the population of students with such dire financial need that the amount the federal government expect their families to pay is effectively zero is growing dramatically. What strategies are your institution using to address skyrocketing student financial need?

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The Commons is an ever evolving communication and collaboration tool.  We continually get requests and feedback from our customers and employees on ways we can improve the Commons to enhance the user experience.  As we make enhancements, we want to make sure that you are informed of any changes to the Commons.  When you login to the Commons tomorrow, you may notice two changes.  First, on our solution aligned communities, you will notice a new m...

Global demand for education continues to grow.  In rapidly developing markets like China, India, Latin America, and the Middle East, education systems can not keep pace with student demand.  In search of the best educational opportunities, students look well beyond domestic options.  Competition for these global and highly mobile students is increasing at an institutional level, but also at a national level.  To compete effectively, institutions...

The Department of Ed is hoping to start a national dialogue around rising costs in higher education. As
the sector comes under increasing pressure to control rising costs and reduce student debt, what strategies is your institution using to address this critical challenge?

Secretary of Education Calls for Urgency on College Costs
Source: The New York Times
Date: 11/29/11
Secretary of Education Arne Duncan addressed a Las Vegas conference ...

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In August we announced that private equity firm Hellman & Friedman signed a definitive agreement to acquire SunGard Higher Education from SunGard Data Systems and combine it with Datatel, a company already in the H&F portfolio.

We promised to keep you informed of our progress toward this combination. The Department of Justice has notified us that the proposed combination of Datatel and SunGard Higher Education has cleared DOJ review. A press r...

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Last month when we launched the new edu1 Career Center, we announced that we would be providing edu1world members with a single sign on capability for their personal career account. 

We are pleased to announce that as of today, all edu1world members will be now able to use their existing edu1world account, username and password, to access and utilize all of the job services available in this community as a Job Seeker and Employer/Recruiter.

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As the number of online courses and programs proliferate, student demand for online courses continues to grow. Keeping pace with demand and delivering online education cost effectively remain key challenges for institutions.  What strategies are your institution using to address these challenges and ensure the quality of your online education programs?

Online enrollment in US exceeds 6 million students
Source: Babson College News Release
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