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Deep Dive
4 reasons other for-profits might not follow in Corinthian's footsteps
Predictions of companies like ITT and Apollo biting the dust may be exaggerated.
By Keith Button • Aug. 8, 2014 -
Cazenovia exceeds all other NY colleges in sex offenses per capita
A Syracuse.com report revealed 12.12 offenses per 1,000 students.
By Keith Button • Aug. 8, 2014 -
Trendline
Mental Health and Wellness
This Trendline examines how colleges can address rising mental health concerns and support at-risk groups, such as transgender students and college athletes.
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Colorado U. pays $825K settlement to smear victim, moves to fire professor
A philosophy professor allegedly smeared the student's reputation after she was sexually assaulted by a doctoral student.
By Keith Button • Aug. 8, 2014 -
Rift with faculty sends Pasadena City College president packing
Mark Rocha faced heavy criticism for neglecting to consult faculty on major decisions.
By Keith Button • Aug. 8, 2014 -
Blackboard bolsters Transact with CardSmith acquisition
The deal adds cloud-based services to the Transact portfolio.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 7, 2014 -
Improved UW MOOCs to launch in January
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is set to launch its second round of massive open online courses at the beginning of the year.
By Keith Button • Aug. 7, 2014 -
Was U. of Oregon President Gottfredson forced out?
The details surrounding Michael Gottfredson's departure fit the tell-tale signs of a forced exit.
By Keith Button • Aug. 7, 2014 -
Study: College selectivity not connected to graduation prospects
A study found that how selective a four-year college is has little bearing on the prospects of graduating for a student at that college.
By Keith Button • Aug. 7, 2014 -
Iowa regents approve combined purchasing
In an attempt to cut costs, the state's three universities can now purchase certain items under combined contracts instead of individually.
By Keith Button • Aug. 7, 2014 -
2U's revenue up 32% in Q2 as losses decelerate
CEO and co-founder Chip Paucek sees continued growth as the company meets one of its annual goals.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 6, 2014 -
UNC whistleblower offers no excuses against plagiarism accusations
The main whistleblower in the University of North Carolina student-athlete academic scandal allegedly failed to properly attribute sources in her 2009 master's thesis.
By Keith Button • Aug. 6, 2014 -
Senators' letter expresses concern about for-profit educators
Six Senate Democrats have written to President Obama to express concerns about for-profit colleges and their financial instability.
By Keith Button • Aug. 6, 2014 -
$20M goes to 6 universities to study climate change
The National Science Foundation has awarded $20 million in grants to six universities to study climate change.
By Keith Button • Aug. 6, 2014 -
Stung by $1.2M payout, UMass-Dartmouth abandons discrimination appeals
A faculty member had claimed that her gender and race were the reason she hadn't been promoted to full professor.
By Keith Button • Aug. 6, 2014 -
Study: Minority-serving colleges do more with less
Despite lower graduation rates, students are just as likely to graduate from a minority-serving college or university as they are from a traditional school.
By Keith Button • Aug. 6, 2014 -
SIU-Carbondale ordered to pay 2011 furlough wages
The $1.9 million in back wages weren't paid during a furlough imposed by the university in 2011 due to contentious union contract negotiations.
By Keith Button • Aug. 5, 2014 -
ITT CEO Modany to step down
After a tough month, the for-profit college provider announced its CEO will step down by Feb. 5.
By Keith Button • Aug. 5, 2014 -
Poor colleges failing to meet fundraising goals
An Academic Impressions survey finds that under-financed colleges aren't getting much help in the way of fundraising.
By Keith Button • Aug. 5, 2014 -
Consultant bills Iowa universities $220K in expenses with no receipts
The state's public universities have engaged Deloitte Consulting on a $3.3 million project, but aren't asking for receipts with the expenses bill.
By Keith Button • Aug. 5, 2014 -
Listapalooza: Princeton Review releases 2015 guidebook with over 60 rankings
Aside from the expected list of best colleges are the best party and sober schools.
By Keith Button • Aug. 5, 2014 -
Deep Dive
7 trends in family and institutional higher ed spending
Two recent reports provide valuable insight on trends in college spending by families, as well as the institutions themselves.
By Keith Button • Aug. 4, 2014 -
UNC caps financial aid at 15% of tuition revenue
A new policy states that no more than 15% of tuition revenue can be used to provide financial aid to needy students.
By Keith Button • Aug. 4, 2014 -
UT-Austin creating two-tier computer network to curb overuse
The model being adopted by Texas' flagship university will charge students more to use the 'fast lane' option.
By Keith Button • Aug. 4, 2014 -
Kentucky State president funds raises with $90K pay cut
Interim President Raymond Burse says some of the school's lowest-paid employees were making as little as $7.25 an hour.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 4, 2014 -
Air Force Academy investigating athletic department misconduct
A newspaper report prompted the investigation into an alleged culture of misconduct including gang rape, drug use, and cheating on tests by cadet athletes.
By Keith Button • Aug. 4, 2014
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