Online courses may lead to lower grades than traditional courses, study suggests
As Boston University’s new Council on Educational Technology and Learning Innovation looks to increase BU’s education technology options, students taking online courses are more likely to achieve lower grades, according to a new study. Members of the CETLI emailed faculty Tuesday regarding future educational innovations at BU, said Associate Provost for Undergraduate Affairs Elizabeth Loizeaux. [...]
CFPB aims to gather public input on private loan
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is looking to gather input on private student loans from borrowers and lenders, a policy Boston University faculty and students said will bring beneficial reform and lead to fewer student loan defaults. “The data are pretty clear that students are stuck with huge amounts of loans and then they default [...]
SMG adds 3 new deans to develop programs
To keep up with expanding business in digital technology, health sciences and sustainability, Boston University’ School of Management hired three new deans to oversee programs at the school and around the world. Kristen McCormack, the new assistant dean of sector initiatives, said the primary objective of the new deans is to customize students’ learning to [...]
BU has 12th wealthiest college graduates globally
Boston University has the 12th highest number of financially successful graduates globally, and 11th highest of all U.S. private universities, according to a report released Thursday. Among BU’s graduates, there are 491 individuals who have a net worth of at least $30 million when considering their shares in private and public companies, properties and other [...]
Tax-based aid needs reform, report suggests
Redirecting tax-based aid to be more available for low-income students could both increase college enrollment and completion rates for such students, and serve to strengthen the economy, according to a new report. “The reason it [tax-based aid] is more accessible to higher-income families is that the aid is delivered through the income tax system,” said [...]
