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Covid-19: All schools, colleges in West Bengal to remain closed till July-end

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Govt to allow colleges, varsities to offer 40% of coursework online

NEW DELHI : Indian colleges and universities will be allowed to offer up to 40% of their coursework online, double the amount permitted now, as authorities attempt to reduce academic loss because of the prolonged impact of coronavirus on campus education.Apex higher education regulator University Grants Commission (UGC) has already established a task force to implement the change and recently told a gathering of directors, principals, and vice-chancellors of higher educational institutions about its plan.

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Netflix CEO to donate $120M to historically black colleges

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Australian Health Protection Principal Committee statement on risk management for boarding schools and school-based residential colleges

(hereafter “facility” or “facilities”)should consult with their state or territory education department and review advice provided in the AHPPC updated advice on reducing the potential risk of COVID-19 transmission in schools.It is noted that each facility is different and different issues will exist in each establishment.

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Businesses, colleges plead with Trump to preserve work visas

BOSTON – Gregory Minott came to the U.S. from his native Jamaica more than two decades ago on a student visa and was able to carve out a career in architecture thanks to temporary work visas.Now a U.S.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Ontario announces new framework for reopening of universities, colleges

Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities Ross Romano announced on Wednesday a new framework for reopening of universities and colleges, saying that will begin as early as July 2.

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US students look to seek admissions in colleges closer to home

coronavirus pandemic.At the University of Texas at Arlington, commitments from state residents are up 26% over last year.Ohio State and Western Kentucky universities are both up about 20%. Deposits paid to attend Michigan State University are up 15% among state residents, while deposits from others are down 15%.Colleges and admissions counselors credit the uptick to a range of factors tied to the pandemic.

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Amid virus, US students look to colleges closer to home

plans to offer in-person instruction in the fall, but most also are preparing plans to keep classes online if needed. Among 20 public colleges that provided preliminary data to The Associated Press, roughly half reported increases in total freshman confirmations, reaching as high as 30%.

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North Central University creates scholarship in George Floyd's honor, urges other colleges to follow suit

The President of North Central University announced the scholarship in George Floyd's name and challenged all other American universities to do the same. He says more than $53,000 has been donated to the university already.

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Schools, colleges to re-open in July after Govt readies safety rules

The union government’s new guidelines do not give a specific opening date in July and have underlined that all stake holders including states and parents' feedback will be taken before deciding on the exact date

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Govt asks all colleges, universities to go for universal accreditation

Currently, less than 50% of the India’s 50,000 plus institutions are accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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Scottish universities and colleges prepare to reopen from September

Scotland's colleges and universities are preparing for a phased return of students to campuses in September.

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Schools, colleges not allowed to open anywhere in India, clarifies govt

NEW DELHI : Amid reports that the central government has allowed schools to open during lockdown 4.0, the ministry of home affairs has clarified that no such decision has been taken so far. "Claim: MHA permits all States to open schools. Fact: No such decision taken by MHA. All Educational institutions are still prohibited to open, throughout the country," home ministry said.

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Colleges plan fall opening amid coronavirus, but campuses won’t look the same

Growing numbers of U.S. colleges are pledging to reopen this fall, with dramatic changes to campus life to keep the coronavirus at bay. Big lectures will be a thing of the past. Dorms will will be nowhere near capacity. Students will face mandatory virus testing. And at some smaller schools, students may be barred from leaving campus.

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Covid-19 pandemic prompts Indian colleges to rush to online exams

With most colleges offbound due to covid, exam season this year is like none ever before. Many are looking at tech-enabled proctoring solutions, despite concerns about keeping a close vigil.

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Historically black colleges work to help students amid virus

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Ja’nayla Johnson worked hard in high school with the dream of being the first in her family to graduate from college, but she started to doubt herself as several colleges rejected her. Then Bennett, a small historically black women’s college in North Carolina, saw Johnson’s potential and offered her a full scholarship.

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Engineering colleges, tech institutes asked to pay salaries to faculty on time

NEW DELHI : The All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) has directed private engineering colleges and other technical institutions to pay salaries to their faculty and staff on time during the COVID-19 lockdown.

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Manitoba universities, colleges laying off staff amid provincial funding cuts

Manitoba universities and colleges are laying off staff as they grapple with funding reductions from the province amid COVID-19.

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Delaware County Community Colleges offers job retraining program

FOX 29's Joyce Evans reports.

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MBA colleges' new session to begin from July, fee hike not allowed this year

NEW DELHI : The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has allowed standalone MBA colleges to start their new academic session from July 1 for existing students while the new session for freshers will begin from August 1. The council has barred all such institutes affiliated to it from hiking fees this year, keeping in mind the situation arising out of the spread of coronavirus pandemic.

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Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on risk management for re-opening boarding schools and school-based residential colleges - health.gov.au - Australia

Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on risk management for re-opening boarding schools and school-based residential colleges

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about risk management for re-opening boarding schools and school-based residential colleges.

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While other colleges struggle, for-profits hope for revival

Some of the nation’s largest for-profit colleges are ramping up advertising, hiring recruiters and offering discounts for online classes as they predict the coronavirus pandemic will push unemployed workers back to school, helping revive the industry.

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Colleges, universities defer fee payments as covid hurts incomes

While IIM Rohtak has reduced its registration fee by ₹50,000, MICA has split the annual fee into four instalments

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Faculty at private schools, colleges stare at salary cut, late payment

An assistant professor for civil engineering in Telangana was sent two terse messages by his institution last week—“please take a cut in salary, and don’t complain if the salary comes late".

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Financial hits pile up for colleges as some fight to survive

Colleges across the nation are scrambling to close deep budget holes and some have been pushed to the brink of collapse after the coronavirus outbreak triggered financial losses that could total more than $100 million at some institutions.

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Decision on reopening schools, colleges on Apr 14 after reviewing situation

The 21-day nationwide lockdown ends on April 14. There have been indications from the government that the lockdown may not be extended.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Universities, colleges and Indigenous institutes to get $25M from Ontario

Ontario Colleges and Universities Minister Ross Romano said on Tuesday that in addition to a six-month deferral for student loans through OSAP, the government would also be providing universities, colleges and Indigenous institutes with $25 million to use how they see fit as they deal with the difficulties resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Colleges offering dorms as hospital overflow for virus cases

BOSTON, Mass. – A growing number of U.S. colleges are preparing to turn empty dorms into temporary housing for patients with the coronavirus as the nation’s hospitals brace for a possible surge of cases that could push treatment centers beyond their limits.

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Canadian colleges, universities tell students to vacate dorms amid coronavirus pandemic

Students at several post-secondary institutions are being asked or told to move out of their dorms in response to COVID-19.

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