Silicon Valley consultants outline new accreditation system — is it innovative enough?

The model was designed for alternative education providers applying for the Dept. of Ed's experimental sites program, but creators think it can be extended to all of higher ed.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 13, 2015

Obama strengthens protections for veterans in higher ed

The administration will provide more information to help prospective students compare schools and increase oversight and enforcement of bad actors.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 11, 2015

PA state school system in fight over health care costs

The increased health plan costs  are for non-teaching staff, but the union representing faculty and coaches rejected a similar deal during contract negotiations.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 11, 2015

Arne Duncan calls for three overarching changes to higher ed

The outgoing secretary of ed said there has been progress, but suggested there are more areas for enrichment.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 10, 2015

Missouri chancellor follows president, resigns after protests

The chancellor, who had drawn the ire of the grad student community, will take another position at the school.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 10, 2015

Mizzou president resigns amid unrest over campus racial tensions

A faculty walkout was the final straw in a week that saw a boycott from the school's football team and a grad student's hunger strike.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 9, 2015

U of Missouri football players united in potential boycott over racial incidents

The boycott comes as a Missouri grad student continues a hunger strike in protest of racial hostilities and President Tim Wolfe.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 9, 2015

Cal State Fullerton math prof's reprimand upheld by campus president

Alain Bourget has been fighting a reprimand for assigning a cheaper algebra textbook than the one decided by his department.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 9, 2015

U of Texas to require diversity in administrative hiring process

The school's chancellor has instituted 'the Rooney rule,' requiring a person of color and woman to make it to final round interviews.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 9, 2015

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

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

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

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

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