In The News Today: 05/20/10

Kaplan partners with community colleges to help bridge gap in offerings and control costs:

agreement allows Kaplan to provide classes that community colleges have cut. Students will be able to take the courses for a discount, and use them towards their associate's degree. Those who want to transfer to Kaplan's bachelor's program will also receive discounts and academic credits.

Bridgepoint transitioning towards e-texts:

launching a suite of Web-based course materials for general education classes this spring, with more discipline-specific e-texts coming in the next two years. While Bridgepoint is touting the program, called Constellation, as an opportunity for students to save cash as they avoid markups from third-party sellers, the school also expects to make money on the venture as it sidesteps fees paid to outside vendors.