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Mark Mitsui named U.S. deputy assistant secretary for community colleges
Mitsui will support community college access and completion goals in his new role.
By Roger Riddell • June 24, 2013 -
FSU breach prompts Fla. education commissioner to call for data security review
Personal information for around 47,000 enrolled in a teacher participation program was publicly exposed for two weeks.
By Roger Riddell • June 24, 2013 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineArtificial Intelligence
As AI continues its forward march in education and the workplace, colleges are grapplling with how best to incorporate the emerging technology into admissions, courrsework and elsewhere
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Deep Dive
Why universities should fear the worsening student debt crisis
U.S. student loan debt has passed $1.1 trillion, and it's not just a problem for students.
By Davide Savenije • June 21, 2013 -
With Dragas' exit, AAUP changes tone on U. of Virginia's shared governance
The association says the end of Helen Dragas' term as rector of the Board of Visitors is a positive development.
By Roger Riddell • June 21, 2013 -
U. of Colorado regents approve study of school's perceived liberal bias
The survey was approved to determine how diverse the school's political climate really is.
By Roger Riddell • June 21, 2013 -
N.D. Board of Higher Education rejects outgoing chancellor's 'illegal' evaluations
The board described the evaluations as repugnant, offensive and unprofessional.
By Roger Riddell • June 21, 2013 -
American Enterprise Institute announces new Center on Higher Education Reform
The think tank's new arm will focus on reform efforts ranging from poor completion rates to rising tuition and student debt.
By Roger Riddell • June 21, 2013 -
Misled student wins $13M lawsuit against for-profit college
Jennifer Kerr says she was misled by Vatterott College about not only what their degree could provide, but about what degree program she was even enrolled in.
By Roger Riddell • June 20, 2013 -
Three university presidents blasted by outgoing N.D. system chancellor
Having one month left in his position didn't stop Chancellor Hamid Shirvani from unloading criticism on three presidents in their annual performance evaluations.
By Roger Riddell • June 19, 2013 -
Are the humanities and social sciences as important as STEM?
A new report from the American Academy of Arts and Sciences says they are just as important for the country's economic future.
By Roger Riddell • June 19, 2013 -
Are colleges of education an 'industry of mediocrity?'
A new report by the National Council on Teacher Quality and U.S. News & World Report argues that they are.
By Roger Riddell • June 18, 2013 -
NYU funds vacation home loans for executives and star professors
Is the practice "too sexy" for higher ed?
By Roger Riddell • June 18, 2013 -
R. Owen Williams to step down as president of Transylvania University
Faculty leaders drafted a 35-page document calling for his resignation.
By Roger Riddell • June 18, 2013 -
Study: Widening achievement gap driving U.S. education's world rankings slide
The U.S. must divert more funding to low-income schools if it wants to remain competitive.
By Roger Riddell • June 18, 2013 -
Howard U. to cut 75 staff positions in reorganization effort
The cuts come as the school deals with a public rift over finances and management on its board of trustees.
By Roger Riddell • June 17, 2013 -
Montana increases graduation rates with community college investment
The state now leads the rest of the nation in college graduation rates thanks to its investment in two-year degrees.
By Roger Riddell • June 17, 2013 -
Republicans blast Democrats' 'congestion of mandates' on education
Despite some agreement on student loans, major disagreements remain in the debate over K-12 education policy.
By Roger Riddell • June 17, 2013 -
AAUP removes two administrations from censured list, adds two more
The organization also deferred action on one university until 2014.
By Roger Riddell • June 17, 2013 -
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Do MOOCs create threats to professors' intellectual property?
The AAUP says yes.
By Roger Riddell • June 14, 2013 -
300 University of Louisville faculty, staff and administrators accept buyouts
The buyouts are estimated to save the school over $2.75 million.
By Roger Riddell • June 14, 2013 -
Disability rights advocates and publishers push for national standards for ed tech materials
Disability rights advocates and book publishers are pushing for federal regulations to ensure higher education technology is accessible to tens of thousands of students with visual impairments. A federal study in 2011 found college students with a range of disabilities face "unintended and nearl...
June 14, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Did NYU sell out a Chinese dissident for its new Shanghai campus?
The New York Post is reporting that New York University kicked a human rights activist out in exchange for a smooth approval process for its new campus in China.
By Davide Savenije • June 13, 2013 -
Senators accuse for-profit colleges of preying on members of U.S. military
Two senators accused the for-profit education sector of trying to increase military enrollments to receive additional federal aid money.
By Roger Riddell • June 13, 2013 -
Are colleges allowing sex offenders to remain in the student body?
A Bloomberg Businessweek investigation reveals a growing problem with serial rape at campuses nationwide.
By Roger Riddell • June 13, 2013 -
NCAA issues academic penalties to teams at numerous schools
Schools with limited resources, including 11 HBCUs, made up a majority of the sanction list.
By Roger Riddell • June 12, 2013
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