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8 hours ago ago from Student Lending Analytics Blog
From the Daily Mail : In a letter to university chiefs yesterday, Lord Mandelson revealed how he wished to see 'more programmes, such as foundation and fast-track degrees, that can be completed full-time in two years'. He added: 'Over the next spending review period, we will want some shift away from full-time three year places and towards a wider variety of provision.' Five universities have been trialling fast-track degrees. ...
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Largest delegation consisting 210 students and teachers from Sri Lanka attended the 12th International Convention on Student’s Quality Control Circles 2009 held in Lucknow, India from December 2 to 5, 2009 organised by the City Montessori School and Degree College, Lucknow, under the aegis of the World Council for Total Quality and Excellence in Education. Original Article: Largest Lankan student delegation at quality circle convention ...
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13 hours ago ago from Huffington Post
A new national poll released today shows strong support for "for-profit" education in this economic decline. The poll conducted by Lake Research Partners for Americans For Democratic Action Education Fund surveyed 1,000 adults with oversamples of 500 African Americans, 500 Latino/as, and 250 lower-income whites. The poll shows that "for-profit education empowers minority groups, and does not hinder them. People believe higher education is ...
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