May 6, 2008 The all-new GreentreeGazette.com GreentreeGazette.com has been re-designed to make every visit more informative, more useful and more enjoyable. Check it out today—and every day. Solutions At Work: Learning Management System Transitions At this year's ITC e-Learning Conference, several presenters and their schools were in the midst of, or had just completed, switching their learning management systems. What inspires a campus to undertake such a major switch and to consume the necessary time, money and resources? Student Loan Chronicles, a Gazette Minute Interview with Jamie Wolfe Jamie Wolfe discusses 'greedy lenders,' auction rate securities and legislation. Cough, hack, sputter … then smile Is your travel broadening? This trip for us is especially so. We're not on a cruise ship. We've taken no escorted tours to tourist traps. We haven't passed through many airports. Social and health goals on a tobacco-free campus A growing number of colleges and universities are involved in “tobacco-free” socially conscious initiatives. The principal goal is clean air, but there are other reasons why banning tobacco altogether is the right thing to do. Part 2 of 2. Scoring high, online career centers get a second look Many institutions are beefing up their online career centers in an effort to help students snag dream jobs, as well as nurture long, ongoing relationships with alumni. Non-profit no more The U.S. Internal Revenue Service revoked the 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status of the following organizations during the past three months. Are we debating the correct issues regarding online learning? I confess to the appeal of sticking with tradition. I am also tempted to say our online way is the best way, because we say so, and we’re the experts. So external validation is required. Part 1 of a series. A Gazette Minute Interview with Alan Elliot Alan Elliot on fighting the Spam wars. The Student Loan Buying Guide is ready for Summer The Student Loan Buying Guide will be received in colleges and high schools before Summer recess. Packed with the latest loan rates, shopping tips and reader quotes, it will be one of the most informational tools students will have access to before graduation. Don't be left out of the June issue! Call Luise at 561.630.4300, or email ldorta@greentreegazette.com to get our June Buying Guide Package Deal. Are you sponsoring an important upcoming event? Call Luise D'Orta at 561-630-4300 to place an Event Spotlight on GreentreeGazette.com. Twister at Union University The weather on February 5th was unseasonably warm. Otherwise it was a regular Tuesday at Union University in Jackson, Tennessee, until tornado-warning sirens were heard. Part 1 of 2. Recent trends in U.S. postsecondary education finance This week's spotlight trend: Spending disparities by campus type are significant and increasing. Pixelvision Remember Pixelvision, “the first video camera/recorder designed especially for kids”? |  UNSUBSCRIBE  | PRIVACY STATEMENT: We have never sold, leased or otherwise transferred to any other person or organization any personal information that is in our possession. We appreciate your trust and will continue to respect your privacy.