Canada’s top management school to woo Indian students

TORONTO – Canada’s Ted Rogers School of Management at Ryerson University here plans to offer its world class courses to Indian students and forge tie-ups with Indian universities.

Currently Indian origin students account for about 10 percent of the enrolment at the Ted Rogers School of Management, which is Canada’s largest undergraduate management school and sits …. Original source  : Canada’s top management school to woo Indian students.

Harvard says psychology professor “solely responsible” for scientific misconduct

Harvard: Professor responsible for misconduct

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Harvard University says a faculty committee investigating the work of a psychology professor has found him “solely responsible” for eight instances of scientific misconduct.
Faculty of Arts and Sciences Dean Michael Smith says in a letter sent to faculty Friday that the inquiry found three studies conducted by Marc …. Source  : Harvard says psychology professor “solely responsible” for scientific misconduct.

Ohio family whose teenage daughter committed suicide sues high school in bullying case

Ohio school sued over suicide in bullying case

CLEVELAND – The family of a 16-year-old girl who committed suicide is suing her Ohio school, accusing officials of failing to stop relentless bullying by classmates prior to her death.
The lawsuit says Sladjana Vidovic (sla-JANA’ VID’-uh-vic) was verbally harassed and on one occasion pushed down a set of …. Original article  : Ohio family whose teenage daughter committed suicide sues high school in bullying case.

Corinthian Colleges’ deteriorating loan data, enrollment outlook pull down school shares

Sector Snap: Corinthian results weigh on schools

NEW YORK – Shares of for-profit schools slid Friday after Corinthian Colleges Inc. said its student loan repayment rates were deteriorating, putting it at risk of losing access to federal financial aid for some programs.
The Department of Education can suspend a school’s access to federal financial aid if the … Original article on : Corinthian Colleges’ deteriorating loan data, enrollment outlook pull down school shares.

For some college freshmen, essays on summer reading assignments pay off with prizes, tuition

Colleges award prizes, tuition for summer reading

PHILADELPHIA – Attention incoming college freshmen: Have you been procrastinating on that summer reading assignment? Don’t blow it off any longer.
Some universities now offer essay contests in the fall that carry prizes from campus bookstore gift certificates to dinner with best-selling authors to a semester of free tuition.
The rite … Read more »»».

Parliamentary panel for consultations on educational tribunals bill

NEW DELHI – As the human resource development ministry seeks to establish education tribunals across the country, a parliamentary panel has urged wider consultations with all stakeholders before parliament debates the measure.

In its report to parliament, the standing committee on the human resource development ministry pointed out that consultations have not been undertaken either with … Original source on Gaea Times at : Parliamentary panel for consultations on educational tribunals bill.

Start me up: Georgia State ready to take to the gridiron after plenty of growing pains

Ga. State starts new program in tough economy

ATLANTA – In his previous head coaching jobs, there were plenty of things for Bill Curry to worry about.
Who’s going to play quarterback? How does the defense look? Will these Alabama fans ever fully accept me?
There were other issues that never crossed his mind.
Do we have enough helmets [..] Read the original article: here.

Special computer, English training for soldiers

NEW DELHI – The Indian Army Friday launched an initiative titled ‘Kshamta’ for soldiers to help them learn basic computer skills and spoken English, and secure “good jobs” after retirement.

“As the soldiers retire at an early age, we want them to be self-dependent after they leave the armed forces. With the help of this training, …. Read the original article  : Special computer, English training for soldiers.

Tamil school saved from closure in Malaysia

IPOH – A decades-old Tamil school near here will not be closed down to respect the sentiments of the ethnic Indians who had planned protects to preserve their heritage.

Following an intervention by Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, Perak state’s chief minister Zambry Abdul Kadir ordered the education ministry not to take over the …. Source  : Tamil school saved from closure in Malaysia.