A look at reactions to the appointment of Linda McMahon as secretary of the US Department of Education
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Linda McMahon has said little about her views on education, worrying some. But other experts are confident she’s the right woman for the job.
Read More about A look at reactions to the appointment of Linda McMahon as secretary of the US Department of EducationInternational students are advised to return to campus by January 20 in anticipation of potential immigration issues
INSIDE HIGHER ED — At least three universities have encouraged their international students and employees to come back from the winter holiday break ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s Jan. 20 inauguration, due to concerns that he could use his first days in office to issue executive orders blocking them from returning.
Read More about International students are advised to return to campus by January 20 in anticipation of potential immigration issuesNational Student Clearinghouse Research Center report finds that college completion rates have risen
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Prior dual-enrollment experience made students more likely to finish their credential within six years of starting college, according to a new report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
Read More about National Student Clearinghouse Research Center report finds that college completion rates have risenSeveral four-year universities have launched dual-enrollment courses for high school students
INSIDE HIGHER ED — More four-year institutions are offering courses for high school students, dipping their toes into what has long been community colleges’ domain. But can they get those students to enroll after graduating?
Read More about Several four-year universities have launched dual-enrollment courses for high school studentsA look at alcohol addiction in the legal profession
ABA JOURNAL — Chad Pinkerton was 12 years old when he had his first alcoholic drink. By the time that he was a senior in high school, he says, he was abusing alcohol. And by his late 20s, he was a full-blown alcoholic.
Read More about A look at alcohol addiction in the legal professionFlorida sees large increase in lawyer population growth
FLORIDA BAR NEWS — Florida has the fastest growing lawyer population, with the number of active, resident lawyers increasing 17% in the past decade.
Read More about Florida sees large increase in lawyer population growthAre You Preparing a Dispute Resolution Course Next Semester? | Indisputably
Indisputably (by John Lande) — Professor Lande (University of Missouri Law) shares a model mediation course syllabus and teaching notes for law professors planning to teach dispute resolution.
Read More about Are You Preparing a Dispute Resolution Course Next Semester? | IndisputablyAALS releases American Law School Faculty Study
REUTERS — Law professors are generally happy with their jobs, according to a new national study, opens new tab of legal educators, but snagging those sought-after positions requires an impressive resume.
Read More about AALS releases American Law School Faculty StudyABA approves plan to reunite Penn State Dickinson Law and Penn State Law
PENN STATE — The American Bar Association (ABA) Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar has granted conditional approval for Penn State to deliver legal education by a single, unified, two-location law school known as Penn State Dickinson Law.
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REUTERS — Aspen Publishing has bought alternative law school admissions program JD-Next from the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, the company said on Tuesday.
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