Policy & Legal: Page 147


  • Student Veterans of America blacklists Corinthian Colleges

    The for-profit faces uncertainty over the future of the schools, and because of recruitment practices of the colleges.

    By Keith Button • July 24, 2014
  • Alabama Gov. Bentley seeks ASU trustees' resignation

    Two Alabama State University trustees who proposed bylaws to strip the school's president of much of her power have been asked to step down.

    By Keith Button • July 24, 2014
  • California law allows 'sip and spit' imbibing in brewing and winemaking classes

    The new law allows college students under 21 to drink alcohol in certain classes under very limited conditions, as long as it is not swallowed.    

    By Keith Button • July 24, 2014
  • U.S. Army War College investigating plagiarism allegations against senator

    Sen. John Walsh is accused of plagiarizing much of his master's thesis paper.

    By Keith Button • July 24, 2014
  • For-profit Minnesota School of Business, Globe U. sued over sales tactics

    Minnesota's attorney general says the two schools have committed consumer fraud.

    By Keith Button • July 23, 2014
  • Bryman College the latest for-profit chain in danger of closing

    BioHealth College Inc., owner of Bryman, has filed for bankruptcy and been placed on heightened financial monitoring status by the U.S. Department of Education.

    By Keith Button • July 23, 2014
  • Cal State scales back enrollment growth on less-than-expected state funding boost

    The university system will receive a $142.2 million funding increase from the state, not the $237.6 million it requested.

    By Keith Button • July 23, 2014
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    Howard U. names Frederick president

    Can the cancer surgeon turn the historically black university around?

    By Roger Riddell • July 22, 2014
  • U. of St. Thomas adjuncts vote down proposed union

    The Service Employees International Union effort lost by a wide margin.

    By Keith Button • July 22, 2014
  • New America Foundation: Colleges should leverage Common Core adoption

    A new report argues that colleges, universities, and state policymakers, now have an opportunity to improve the path from high school to higher ed.  

    By Keith Button • July 22, 2014
  • NCAA eliminates name-likeness releases

    Student-athletes will no longer be asked to sign a form allowing their names and likenesses to be used without compensation.

    By Keith Button • July 21, 2014
  • Bin Laden raid planner may be UT system's next chancellor

    Adm. William McRaven is reportedly a leading pick to replace Francisco Cigarroa.

    By Roger Riddell • July 21, 2014
  • Turmoil places Pasadena City College's reputation, accreditation in jeopardy

    Observers say both the faculty and president of Pasadena City College deserve blame for a communications breakdown.

    By Keith Button • July 21, 2014
  • UConn settles sex assault lawsuit for $1.28M

    The lawsuit filed by a group of five current and former students claimed that the university mishandled their cases.

    By Keith Button • July 21, 2014
  • Deep Dive

    What do state funding boosts mean for higher ed?

    As a new AASCU report shows, state higher ed funding is continuing to rise in the wake of the recession — but not without policy implications.

    By Roger Riddell • July 18, 2014
  • State of New York investigating DeVry Education Group

    As with others in the for-profit college sector, the company's marketing practices are being called into question.

    By Roger Riddell • July 18, 2014
  • Light penalties typical for alcohol incidents at colleges

    Campus police typically don't issue citations to students in alcohol-related incidents, a new study reports.

    By Keith Button • July 18, 2014
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    Report: 'Pay It Forward' college financing riddled with issues

    A new AASCU paper details multiple problems with the Pay It Forward model of college financing for students.

    By Keith Button • July 18, 2014
  • Professors honored for $60B research initially considered impractical

    The professors won the Golden Goose Award for work that led to the FCC's wireless spectrum auctions.

    By Keith Button • July 18, 2014
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    Court: UW injunction against student protester justified, but too vague

    The Wisconsin Supreme Court says the state's flagship university must rewrite an injunction barring a former student from campus property and contact with employees.

    By Keith Button • July 17, 2014
  • Clery Act: Colleges and universities typically pay 25% less than fined

    Institutions facing Clery Act fines since 2000 have seen the amount they owe reduced 17 out of 21 times since 2000.

    By Keith Button • July 17, 2014
  • U. of Iowa law school faces new trial from Republican claiming discrimination

    A woman alleges her political beliefs were the reason she was passed over for a job teaching legal writing in 2006.

    By Keith Button • July 16, 2014
  • UNC-Wilmington prof. wins promotion, legal fees in free speech settlement

    Mike Adams, a criminology professor and Christian author, will receive a promotion to full professor and a $9,000 annual raise.

    By Keith Button • July 16, 2014
  • Gettysburg College punishes 27 students for Philly drug ring connection

    Sanctions include suspensions and expulsions in the wake of an April drug bust.

    By Keith Button • July 16, 2014
  • Federal appeals court backs UT-Austin race-based admissions policies

    U.S. Supreme Court precedent played heavily into the court's decision, but lawyers are already promising another appeal.

    By Roger Riddell • July 15, 2014