The University Archivist collaborates with other college offices in identifying potential donors and materials that support the university's collections. Establishes policies and procedures for university special collections, archives, digitization, preservation, and conservation. Being an University Archivist typically reports to a manager. Requires a master's degree. Being an University Archivist work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Working as an University Archivist typically requires 4-7 years of related experien... view job details

The University Bursar provides leadership and direction for tuition and fee structure, financial aid resources, billing and receivables, petty cash, and payments. Manages and oversees operations of student, faculty, and staff accounts. Being an University Bursar ensures compliance with university, state, and federal regulations and standard accounting procedures. Is the custodian of institutional funds. In addition, University Bursar requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a top executive officer. The University Bursar typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals... view job details

The University Registrar is responsible for class registration, assigning classroom space, and updating student records. Oversees university/college's system of student records. Being an University Registrar determines students who have achieved certain scholastic goals, such as the Dean's List. Ensures that all requirements have been met prior to graduation and that diplomas are factually correct. In addition, University Registrar requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Being an University Registrar contributes to moderately complex aspects o... view job details

The University Regent develops and implements university mission and vision. Plans and directs all policies, objectives, and initiatives for a single campus or institution. Being a University Regent requires an advanced degree. Oversees all financial, academic, and operational functions. In addition, University Regent typically reports to board of directors. Aligns the company's long-term vision with actionable plans. Responsible for building relationships with key stakeholders, including the board of directors, investors, partners, and regulators. Provides overall vision, direction, and leade... view job details

The University Dean develops strategic initiatives and participates in long-term planning and policy setting. Manages the administrative and operational functions of a specific academic college or program. Being an University Dean ensures academic standards are met and align with institutional goals. Provides senior level leadership in areas of curriculum development, institutional assessment, and faculty development. In addition, University Dean requires an advanced degree. Typically reports to senior management. The University Dean manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departm... view job details

No college degree? No problem! Some of the richest people in the world were college dropouts or even high school dropouts. Based on Forbes' list of the world's billionaires, here's the top 10 richest individuals who dropped out of school or never attended college. 1) Bill Gates Net Worth: $92.5 Billion Source of Wealth: Microsoft Dropped out of Harvard University 2) Mark Zuckerberg Net Worth: $74.4 Billion Source of Wealth: Facebook Dropped out of Harvard University 3) Larry Ellison Net Worth: $54.2 Billion Source of Wealth: Oracle, software Dropped out of University of Chicago and Universi... view article details

Less than a year after the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University first united to launch a free online education initiative known as edX, the program has gone global.EdX announced last week that it has added six new schools to the consortium, included renowned universities in Australia, Europe, and Canada. These additions bring the program up to 12 schools offering dozens of courses.'We’ve always had a very international student body, but this brings in a diverse set of schools to serve our diverse set of students,' said edX spokesman Dan O'Connell.Joining the consortium ... view article details

Sustainable energy and green technologies have been placed at the forefront of America Recovery and Reinvestment Act, and the business world has taken notice.  To better facilitate modern professionals' connection with these emerging eco-friendly industries, MBA programs around the world have begun adopting curricula with a sharper focus on going green. The Aspen Institute Center for Business Education is reporting that the number of colleges requiring MBA students to take courses in ecological business and society issues has more than doubled in the past eight years, from 34 percent in 2001 ... view article details

Delta – the second largest commercial airline in the world – is encouraging its internal pool of non-pilot workers, college students at certain universities, and even younger folks to consider taking their talents to the cockpit. By tapping into these various niches, Delta hopes to slowly erase a significant shortage of pilots over time. Baby boomers are already retiring at a staggering rate, and Delta’s 13,000+ pilots are required by federal law to lay down the keys at 65. Some pilots are leaving for other companies – another trend indicative of the war for talent. Delta expects to hire mor... view article details

People say college is the best time of your life. For some, it's the thrill of being in a basketball arena or football stadium surrounded by tens of thousands of rabid comrades ready to scream their way through a rivalry game. And for a few others still, it's that meal plan that lets them gobble down 5 slices of pizza, 7 cookies, and 2 fruit cups, all with a swipe of their student ID. But everyone has one common memory: classes, where they could join their peers in learning from great professors. Perhaps you are considering returning to college as your own career progresses. People may think c... view article details