The Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., president of the University of Notre Dame from 1952 to 1987, a priest of the Congregation of Holy Cross, and one of the nation’s most influential figures in higher education, the Catholic Church, and national and international affairs, died at 11:30 p.m. Feb. 26[Read More…]
Schools
Guidance Issued on Protecting Student Privacy While Using Online Educational Services
Model Terms of Service Offer Direction on Guarding Student Data Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2015. The U.S. Department of Education today released model terms of service guidance and a training video aimed at helping schools and districts protect student privacy while using online educational services and applications. The guidance offers examples[Read More…]
Senators to Education Department: Stop Profiting Off Student Loans and Fulfill Congressional Directives to Help Struggling Borrowers
WASHINGTON, DC —(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2015. Noting that “(i)t is not the job of the Department of Education to maximize profits for the government at the cost of squeezing students who are struggling to get an education,” United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Richard Blumenthal[Read More…]
South Suburban College Earns Approval as an Entitled Institution for Gateways to Opportunity Credentials
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–(ENEWSPF)—February 25, 2015. South Suburban College (SSC) is pleased to announce that Gateways to Opportunity has approved South Suburban College as an entitled institution for the ECE Credentials, levels 2 and 3. As an entitled institution, students at SSC will now have the opportunity to qualify for these[Read More…]
South Suburban College Earns Approval as an Entitled Institution for Gateways to Opportunity Credentials
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–(ENEWSPF)—February 25, 2015. South Suburban College (SSC) is pleased to announce that Gateways to Opportunity has approved South Suburban College as an entitled institution for the ECE Credentials, levels 2 and 3. As an entitled institution, students at SSC will now have the opportunity to qualify for these[Read More…]
Free Lecture by Dr. Daniel Goleman at Governors State Monday, March 23
UNIVERSITY PARK—(ENEWSPF)—February 25, 2015. Dr. Daniel Goleman, the author of the best-selling and influential book “Emotional Intelligence,” will present his new book “Focus: The Hidden Driver of Excellence” at the Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, Monday, March 23, 2015, at 5:30 p.m. Following the presentation, Dr. Goleman[Read More…]
New Data Show House Republican Bill Would Allow Billions in Cuts for Largest School Districts Serving High Populations of Black and Hispanic Students
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 24, 2015. The U.S. Department of Education is releasing new data today detailing the impact of potential cuts to school districts serving high concentrations of Black and Hispanic students as a result of proposed legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education[Read More…]
Prairie State College Releases Part-time Honors List for Fall 2014
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—February 24, 2015. Prairie State College (PSC) has announced the Part-Time Honors List of students for the Fall 2014 semester. To be named to the list, a part-time student must be “in good standing” and have earned a semester grade point average (GPA) of 3.75 or better on a[Read More…]
Prairie State College Announces Dean’s List for Fall 2014
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—February 24, 2015. Prairie State College (PSC) recognizes the academic accomplishments of students each year by awarding them a place on the Dean’s List. To be named to the Dean’s List, students must have a semester grade point average (GPA) of 3.75 or better, have completed a minimum of[Read More…]
Governors State University President Speaks out on Proposed Budget Cuts
UNIVERSITY PARK—(ENEWSPF)—February 24, 2015. Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner’s proposed fiscal year 2016 budget includes a 31.5 percent across-the-board cut in appropriations to Illinois public universities. For Governors State University, this equates to a $7.8 million decrease in state funding, which GSU President Elaine P. Maimon said would negatively impact students, programs,[Read More…]
