| | | | | 1. UMass deploys centralized service to tackle campus cyberthreats | via EdScoop
The University of Massachusetts has adopted a centralized network security service that for the first time provides a cohesive security solution across multiple campuses. | | Why This Matters: As higher ed institutions become bigger targets for hackers, a solid plan to safeguard against cyberattacks is necessary. Read how the real-time monitoring and analysis provided by LogRhythm help UMass keep cyberattacks at bay. | | | | 2. 6 Ways to Feed Innovation in Your Library | via Campus Technology
When the James B. Hunt Jr. Library at North Carolina State University opened in 2013, it seemed nary an innovation was left out. | | Why This Matters: For edtech, change is a constant. This article takes an in-depth the shelf life of innovation in campus libraries. | | | | 3. Reactions to a College Alternative: Debating the Merits of MissionU | via EdSurge
A for-profit startup recently launched what it calls an alternative to traditional college, that takes only one year to complete, is advised closely by big-name employers, and costs nothing at first, though students have to later pay back a portion of their incomes. What’s missing are the general-education curriculum and traditional liberal arts courses. | | Why This Matters: Have you heard about MissionU yet? This startup is looking to shake up higher ed, but it appears to be a very polarizing endeavor. |
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| | | | Rogue approaches to scholarly communication
"Open access has won over some journals, elicited the creation of others, and inspired new practices from publishers, while traditional (“closed access”, if you like) publishing practices continue. We’re in a state of massive conflict, and the future of scholarship is in the balance." —Bryan Alexander |
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