'Equity Matters' report analyzes disability access in online ed

The report, from the Center on Online Learning and Students with Disabilities, offers a 50-state look at policy, examining the access and offering recommendations.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 4, 2015

AAC&U leader calls for consensus on defining 'quality learning'

In an open statement, Carol Geary Schneider called on members and their accrediting bodies to get ahead of politicians so monetary ROI isn’t the only outcomes focus.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 4, 2015

Wyoming home to nation's cheapest bachelor's degrees

A report from the Urban Institute examining public college pricing, per-student funding, and enrollment finds Wyoming has the lowest in-state tuition for four-year degrees.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 3, 2015

Oregon Promise requirements leave students questioning eligibility

The program is designed to open access by giving students a tuition-free start at a community college, but the GPA cutoff is 2.5 and the application process is extensive.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 3, 2015

Student protests could impact Supreme Court affirmative action ruling

Justices are scheduled to hear a UT-Austin case Dec. 9, and legal experts expect the flood of protests to impact how they consider arguments about race in admissions.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 3, 2015

What should institutions consider for competency-based success?

Colleges should start by thinking about what programs best fit the model before thinking about anything else.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 2, 2015

Georgia State absorption of community college could be ideal outcome

The plan for Georgia Perimeter would to keep tuition low and create an easier transfer process for students who want to go to Georgia State.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 2, 2015

Lawmakers scrutinize public university governing boards over transparency

Boards in several states are increasingly under fire as more people get involved in debates about college affordability and presidential pay.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 2, 2015

Report criticizes California public universities' increasing selectivity

A report from the Campaign for College Opportunity says the state's failure to adequately invest in its public education system is limiting access for qualified students.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 1, 2015

How attainable are students' diversity demands?

Multiple factors stand in the way of increasing the University of Missouri at Columbia's portion of black faculty members from 3% to 10% by 2017-18.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 1, 2015

3 cautionary tales in booking performers for campus events

Colleges and universities are duped by shady promoters more often than you might think.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 30, 2015

Ed Dept relents on ban for recruiter bonuses tied to grad rates

A ban on bonuses for recruiting minority applicants will, however, remain in place.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 30, 2015

60% discount rates spell trouble for some in higher ed

A discount rate over 60% contributed to Sweet Briar’s downfall, but Birmingham Southern got an upgrade from Moody’s even with its rate above that threshold.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 30, 2015

US continues to lag OECD peers in producing college grads

The United States ranks fifth among 46 nations in the portion of adults with post-high school education, revealing a backslide as peers make strong gains.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 24, 2015

New book examines long-term costs of student debt

The book, by two University of Kansas professors, shows how the financial aid system and some reform proposals contribute to inequality.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 24, 2015

Tennessee Promise boosts enrollment, especially in middle of state

The last-dollar program’s average award per student is $1,020 this year and Tennessee Promise is serving 16,291 students; for next year 49,600 students met the first deadline.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 24, 2015

Don't wait on a crisis to implement diversity initiatives

Despite new commitments to diversity following student protests, administrators should consider strategic plans and institutional support for long-term success.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 24, 2015

The business case for campus diversity

While higher ed diversity has not historically been as closely tied to profits as in the corporate world, the reason to embrace diversity is not simply a moral one.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 24, 2015

Is Jefferson the next historical figure to fall on campuses?

Students at the University of Missouri at Columbia and the College of William & Mary have placed yellow sticky notes on their Jefferson statues critical of his record on race.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 24, 2015

Ex-Florida State prof guilty of embezzling $650K

Former professor James Doran was the faculty advisor for an investment fund course from 2010 to 2011, and prosecutors say he embezzled from a student fund.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 23, 2015

Carnegie Mellon claims inaccuracy in BBC's FBI payment report

Earlier this month, the network reported Carnegie Mellon received $1 million from the FBI to find vulnerabilities in the Tor anonymity networks software.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 23, 2015

Instructure IPO and higher ed social media trends: The week’s most-read education news

Fall behind? Catch up on California AG Kamala Harris' efforts to clean up the state's for-profit virtual schools and more here.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 20, 2015

Education Management quickly settles Nebraska suit, forgives $203K in loans

The lawsuit was filed Monday was settled Tuesday, with the for-profit agreeing to forgive a portion of 200 students’ loans.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 20, 2015

Ed Dept taken to task for database vulnerabilities

Officials appeared before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, admitting weaknesses in personal student loan data protection.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 20, 2015

Will Princeton disown Woodrow Wilson?

Student protesters have joined peers at other institutions in making demands to improve racial campus climates.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 20, 2015