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Governor unhappy with salary hikes at Western Washington
Governor Christine Gregoire of Washington State is considered a friend of public higher education, someone who has backed universities during tough fiscal times. But in the last month, she found herself frustrated by one of those universities. So much so that the Democratic governor recently w...
By Lindsey Smith • July 11, 2012 -
Court Rejects Student's Lawsuit Over Alleged Harassment by Professor Court Rejects Student's Lawsuit Over Alleged Harassment by Professor
Student workers who are sexually harassed on the job do not enjoy a higher standard of protection under federal employment law than do workers in other employment settings, a federal appeals court ruled on Tuesday. The case involves Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, which the U.S. Co...
By Lindsey Smith • July 10, 2012 -
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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Penn State internal investigation results to be announced Thursday
Former FBI director says his investigation's findings regarding the Sandusky sex abuse scandal will be discussed on Thursday morning.
By Brian Warmoth • July 10, 2012 -
German student sued for graduating too early
University cites 'income loss' in lawsuit against a student who completed two degree programs in 20 months.
By Brian Warmoth • July 10, 2012 -
Studying abroad linked to timely graduation
Multiple studies show study abroad participants graduating in four or five years at a higher rate than other students.
By Brian Warmoth • July 10, 2012 -
University of Phoenix lawsuit cleared to proceed by federal judge
A federal judge ruled that the U. of Phoenix must proceed with legal dispute over recruiting practices.
By Lindsey Smith • July 9, 2012 -
Ashford University accreditation denied, appeal planned
The for-profit university's parent company, Bridgepoint Education Inc., sees its shares go down as the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges denies Ashford's application for accreditation.
By Brian Warmoth • July 9, 2012 -
Mastery of Common Core Assessments
Salt Lake City, Utah - A free webinar from School Improvement Network titled Mastery of Common Core Assessments will dive into specific assessment items across various content and grade levels. Participants will apply learning through the analysis of assessment formats and items, based on the ...
By Lindsey Smith • July 9, 2012 -
10 stats on the college class of 2015's digital habits
A video from the social media firm MRY shows how many students are updating statuses in class and how many check in publicly.
By Brian Warmoth • July 9, 2012 -
$295M Rutgers campus update waiting on state tax credit
New Jersey still needs to respond to Rutgers' request for the tax credit needed to complete the makeover.
By Brian Warmoth • July 8, 2012 -
Penn State alumni elect three new trustees
New trustees include a former football player, retired Navy SEAL and financial services executive.
By Brian Warmoth • July 8, 2012 -
Republican NEA members cite pressure to support Obama
NEA support for President Obama was impossible to miss at the group's annual meeting, but Mitt Romney supporters were there as well.
By Brian Warmoth • July 6, 2012 -
Colleges award tenure
The following individuals have recently been awarded tenure by their colleges and universities: Boston University --Hatice Altug, electrical and computer engineering= --Sean Andersson, mechanical engineering --Christopher Boyd Brown, church history --Kristin Collins, law --Marah Curtis,...
By Lindsey Smith • July 6, 2012 -
Emails between Paterno and Penn State president show disciplinary involvement
A Chronicle of Higher Education report details the contents, which may contradict accounts given during the Jerry Sandusky investigation.
By Brian Warmoth • July 5, 2012 -
Vanderbilt Discloses Deals With Old Friends
Entities had ties to trustees, officers at the university Read more »
By Lindsey Smith • July 5, 2012 -
Udacity realizing Google VP's vision to reach massive student audiences
Thrun says Udacity is reaching bigger classes sizes while also gaining credibility with employers.
By Brian Warmoth • July 5, 2012 -
New University of Iowa dorm to reflect changing student expectations
Public and private spaces will be approached with modern priorities and attention to academic resources.
By Brian Warmoth • July 5, 2012 -
More than 27,000 veterans sign up for degree and certificate programs
New program get vets back into the job market sees quick response from candidates.
By Brian Warmoth • July 5, 2012 -
iPad adoption lags behind e-textbooks in higher ed student survey
College students like iPads but seem more likely to put money toward e-textbooks, according to a Student Monitor survey.
By Brian Warmoth • July 5, 2012 -
Women in sociology with children have better careers, according to study
Research looked at achievements among female sociologists and found mothers more likely to have ideal careers.
By Brian Warmoth • July 5, 2012 -
DSU Raising Tuition, Housing Meal Plan Rates
Delaware State University is raising its tuition, housing and meal plan rates for the 2012-2013 academic year. Read more »
By Lindsey Smith • July 4, 2012 -
Faculty Senate gains new recognition at University of Virginia
The group's success in restoring Sullivan to power means that they may be more powerful going forward.
By Brian Warmoth • July 4, 2012 -
Tennessee governor to review state's university system
Haslam will talk to business and higher ed leaders in an effort to appraise the state of Tennessee's colleges and universities.
By Brian Warmoth • July 2, 2012 -
10 ways educators and universities are using Google Plus
Google's social network offers a few unique advantages for instructors and administrators, as you can see on this Education Dive list, which looks at some of the best school-associated Plus accounts out there.
By Lindsey Smith • July 2, 2012 -
Federal judge strikes debt-repayment standard from 'gainful employment' regulations
The judge's opinion takes issue with the regulations' 35% loan-repayment stiplulation.
By Brian Warmoth • July 2, 2012
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