Policy & Legal: Page 111
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Obama administration imposes new requirements on accreditors
The changes will consolidate public data to simplify finding out how accreditors’ institutions do on outcomes and streamline accreditation for some.
By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 9, 2015 -
Deep Dive
At the U of Montana, OCR complaint viewed as a ‘positive’
While schools that don't ensure accessibility in their online systems are at risk of OCR complaints, the commitment to developing such access is a major one.
By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 6, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Educause 2015: What you need to know from higher ed IT's premier gathering
Miss the show? We've gathered all of our coverage in one place for your convenience.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 6, 2015 -
More pressure for colleges as accused students win lawsuits
Students facing disciplinary action for sexual assault allegations are fighting back in courts and, in recent months, have begun winning due process cases.
By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 6, 2015 -
Indiana U Southeast chancellor calls for more funding
Days from the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Higher Education Act, Ray Wallace argues greater investment is once again needed to expand access.
By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 6, 2015 -
American Academy of Arts and Sciences commission to study higher ed's future
The Commission on the Future of Undergraduate Education will be financed by $2.2 million from the Carnegie Corporation.
By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 5, 2015 -
Higher ed trustees now expected to do more than give money
While sitting on the board of trustees used to come with little responsibility besides writing a check, institutions are now looking for technical skills.
By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 5, 2015 -
UVA fought to soften federal sexual assault investigation
Emails between state and university officials and the U.S. Department of Education show a concerted effort to control the contents of the OCR report.
By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 4, 2015 -
UW-Madison faculty approve tenure policy beyond state law
The state's legislature stripped tenure protection from the law in its recent budget, and faculty throughout the system are working to limit the damage.
By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 4, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Fundraising in higher ed doesn't have to be seen as zero sum
Schools like Harvard seem to get more than their fair share, but one fundraiser sees plenty to go around.
By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 3, 2015 -
High school students now eligible for Pell Grants
The Education Department’s latest experimental sites announcement will give students taking courses for college credit access to federal aid.
By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 3, 2015 -
Six-campus Florida for-profit Dade Medical College collapses
The school was put on heightened cash monitoring and was unable to cover expenses while waiting to be reimbursed.
By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 3, 2015 -
Study finds link between faculty spending, student success
An analysis of NCES data shows faculty spending yields better employment outcomes for disadvantaged students.
By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 3, 2015 -
Deep Dive
2 things you should know about Google ed evangelist's vision [Educause 2015]
Jaime Casap says schools aren't broken, but they do need to adapt.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 2, 2015 -
Threat of crisis at Illinois universities could break budget impasse
A deal between the state's legislature and Gov. Bruce Rauner could be forced by the potential that state schools won't be able to keep their doors open.
By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 2, 2015 -
Lumina projects shift states' higher ed funding priorities
A new report highlights ways Lumina funding has boosted productivity by supporting state policies like performance-based funding.
By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 2, 2015 -
Educause, K-12 computer science, and Flatiron: The week's most-read education news
Fall behind? Get caught up on ACE's new alternative credit program and more right here.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 30, 2015 -
Florida college trustee floats RFP-like plan for faculty hires
A trustee at the State College of Florida at Manatee-Sarasota is recommending faculty include a bid of sorts for their services on job applications.
By Tara García Mathewson • Oct. 30, 2015 -
Strings attached to Koch brothers' higher ed philanthropy
Charles Koch’s foundations funneled over $19 million to 210 colleges in 2013, prompting concern over the donor's libertarian ideological bent.
By Tara García Mathewson • Oct. 30, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Thursday at Educause 2015: Campus Computing Project, Google, and CIOs
Get caught up on the sessions and all of the latest announcements from Ellucian, Cengage, Blackboard, and more.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 29, 2015 -
Battle for state funding increases starts in Louisiana — again
As states increase funding in the next budget cycle, there are still likely to be more outliers.
By Tara García Mathewson • Oct. 29, 2015 -
Ed Dept approves rules for financial aid debit cards
Banks and colleges partner to make financial aid payments, regulations follow.
By Tara García Mathewson • Oct. 29, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Wednesday at Educause: Motivation, disruptive innovation, and top IT issues
Get caught up on the sessions and all of the latest announcements from Dell, McGraw-Hill, Pearson, and more.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 28, 2015 -
Florida task force to present strategic plan for online education growth
The task force has been working for the last year to develop a plan to better meet state workforce needs.
By Tara García Mathewson • Oct. 28, 2015 -
Chris Pruitt [CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], from Wikimedia Commons
Ed Department awards more than $3 million to MSIs for STEM
The new grants come through the Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program and will help 13 minority-serving colleges and universities strengthen STEM education.
By Tara García Mathewson • Oct. 28, 2015
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