In this Askwith Forum from March 11, two university presidents present two quite different views of the future of learning. William J. Pepicello, president of the University of Phoenix, and Christopher B. Nelson, president of St. John's College in Annapolis, Maryland, discuss their contrasting conceptions of higher education. The University of Phoenix, the countrys largest private university, intensively promotes distance education and a for-profit university model, while St. Johns is the canonical example of a great books, liberal arts, residential college.
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COLLEGE QUEST - TRADITIONAL OR FOR-PROFIT? Colleges that are for-profit businesses enroll almost two million people nationwide. Do they capably fill a void in higher education? Do they threaten traditional colleges? Or does their profit focus trump quality and accountability? With host RAUL VASQUEZ And with guests in order of appearance MICHAEL ROSEN, PhD, Economics Professor, Milwaukee Area Technical College; RENEE HERZING, President, Herzing Educational System; and STEVE BIALEK, PhD, Chair, Rader School of Business Milwaukee School of Engineering, Peer Reviewer, Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools; and NICK DILLON, Adult Education Teacher and Life Coach, Former Associate Dean, ITT Technical Institute. FSFO1003
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Ice Jam October 26, 2010 at 8:00 PM Conte Forum www.facebook.comCopyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
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Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz speaks at Claremont Graduate University's Drucker Business Forum on April 5, 2011. Here he offers advice for young entrepreneurs, discusses corporate responsibility in an era of shrinking government and talks about measuring success in more than profits. The Drucker Business Forum in sponsored by CGU's Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management. CGU is one of the Claremont Colleges in Claremont, California.
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This panel at the 2007 Skoll World Forum explored funding strategies from multiple perspectives including innovation from within foundations, private sector investment for public good, non-profit venture investing and cutting-edge strategies for private placements in traditional not-for- profit organizations. The moderator was writer David Bornstein. Panelists were JB Schramm, Founder and CEO, College Summit; Ion Yadigaroglu, Managing Principal, Capricorn Management LLC; Edward Skloot, President, Surdna Foundation; and Jacqueline Novogratz, CEO, Acumen Fund.
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"The Road to the Championship Goes Through Boston!" This video played at the start of the 3rd Period during the final home game of the 2010-2011 season. On March 4, 2011, The Eagles defeated UNH 4-0 in front of a sold out crowd at Conte Forum's Kelley Rink, as the Eagles honored graduating Seniors John Muse, Brian Gibbons, and captain Joe Whitney. The Eagles went on to capture the Regular-Season Title With Win At UNH on Saturday March 5 at UNH. Second-ranked Eagles defeat Wildcats 4-3 to win their record 11th league title. Don't forget to catch the Eagles as they begin Hockey East Tournament play. Next, Boston College will host Massachusetts in a best-of-three game league quarterfinal series Friday - Sunday, March 11-13, 2011. BE THERE! BE PART OF IT! GO EAGLES! Don't miss all the exciting BC Men's Ice Hockey action as BC fights for another Hockey East Championship and defends their National Championship. Call 617-552-GoBC or log on to www.bceagles.com for ticket information.Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. WE ARE NOT TAKING CREDIT FOR THE MUSIC. PLEASE SUPPORT THE ARTISTS AND BUY THEIR MUSIC.
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Carolyn Swords Leads Women's Basketball To Victory Eagles center notches 28 points, 11 rebounds in 76-71 win over Virginia Tech Senior Carolyn Swords scored 28 points and grabbed 11 boards to lead Boston College past Virginia Tech, 76-71, at Conte Forum on Thursday night. BC improved to 16-7 overall and 3-5 in the ACC, while Virginia Tech dropped to 9-13 overall and 0-8 in the conference. Don't miss all the exciting Women's Hoops action as BC plays host to ACC Rivals at Conte Forum. Call 617-552-GoBC or log on to www.bceagles.com for tickets!Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. WE ARE NOT TAKING CREDIT FOR THE MUSIC. PLEASE SUPPORT THE ARTISTS AND BUY THEIR MUSIC
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Check out the video and headshots that play right before your Eagles hit the ice! Don't miss a minute of the exciting hockey action at Kelley Rink! Your BC Eagles take to the Ice to defend their Hockey East Crown and play toward another NCAA Championship! BE THERE!!! For Tickets to future home games call 617-552-GoBC or log onto www.bceagles.com Go Eagles! EVERYDAY IS GAMEDAY! WE ARENOT TAKING CREDIT FOR THE MUSIC. PLEASE SUPPORT THE ARTISTS AND BUY THEIR MUSIC. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. WE ARE NOT TAKING CREDIT FOR THE MUSIC. PLEASE SUPPORT THE ARTISTS AND BUY THEIR MUSIC.
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Hey Superfans come out and support your Eagles as they take on Providence tomorrow night (12.08.2010) at Conte Forum! Be Early, Be Loud, and Be an Eagle! We're looking forward to tomorrow, and we hope you are too! BC is 6-2 after beating UMASS 76-71 Saturday Night at the TD Garden! For ticket information call 617-552-GoBC or Email athletic.tickets@bc.edu. Log on to www.bceagles.com for all your Eagle coverage! GO EAGLES! BE A PART OF IT!Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
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Women's Basketball Cruises Past Clemson, 78-49 Eagles improve to 17-7. Senior Jaclyn Thoman had 14 points, while Carolyn Swords added 13 points and eight rebounds to Boston College to a 78-49 ACC win over Clemson before 1689 fans in Conte Forum. The Eagles led from start to finish as BC improved to 17-7 overall and 4-5 in the ACC. Clemson is now 10-14 and 3-6 in the conference. Don't miss all the exciting Women's Hoops action as BC plays host to ACC Rivals at Conte Forum. Call 617-552-GoBC or log on to www.bceagles.com for tickets!Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise by infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. WE ARE NOT TAKING CREDIT FOR THE MUSIC. PLEASE SUPPORT THE ARTISTS AND BUY THEIR MUSIC
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