Policy & Legal: Page 178
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Yuba Community College District pulls out of federal student loan program
The district feared its default rate would cause it to lose access to other forms of federal student aid.
By Roger Riddell • July 15, 2013 -
UConn professor accused of sexual misconduct involving children
Allegations against the professor date as far back as the late 1960s.
By Roger Riddell • July 15, 2013 -
Penn State receives preliminary Clery Act report regarding Sandusky scandal
Did top officials at the school violate the federal campus crime reporting law?
By Roger Riddell • July 15, 2013 -
Gates Foundation's unprecedented influence in state-level ed policy makes some uncomfortable
Should a private entity, which isn't accountable to voters, be so involved in state policy discussions?
By Roger Riddell • July 15, 2013 -
Penn State authorized to settle some Sandusky abuse claims
The school's board of trustees announced the pending settlements Friday.
By Roger Riddell • July 15, 2013 -
Swarthmore faces federal probe over sexual assaults
The college could face consequences after complaints were filed by students over its practices earlier this year.
By Brian Warmoth • July 15, 2013 -
Student loan Senate deal hopes fade on news of cost
A senior Republican aide told The Chronicle of Higher Education that "Humpty Dumpty is back in pieces."
By Roger Riddell • July 12, 2013 -
Former Penn State President Graham Spanier files defamation suit against Louis Freeh
The suit's filing comes one day prior to the anniversary of the Freeh report's release.
By Roger Riddell • July 12, 2013 -
Apollo and Bridgepoint report good accreditation news
The two for-profit-college companies can now breathe a sigh of relief.
By Roger Riddell • July 11, 2013 -
Proposed Senate loan deal would raise future costs for grad students, parents
Immediate savings would be subsidized by increased rates within three years.
By Roger Riddell • July 11, 2013 -
Senate Republicans: No one-year return to lower student loan interest rate
Proposals tying the loan rates to the 10-year Treasury yield seem to be the most likely solutions right now.
By Roger Riddell • July 10, 2013 -
Tennessee launches online university to help adults complete their degrees
Around 700 students will initially be merged into Western Governors University's program.
By Roger Riddell • July 10, 2013 -
Could Oregon's free tuition plan actually work?
It may be years before we know, but this is what the plan would have to overcome.
By Brian Warmoth • July 10, 2013 -
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Howard University faces potential credit downgrade
Moody's is reviewing the university's status amid financial turbulence.
By Brian Warmoth • July 9, 2013 -
UNC faces third federal investigation over alleged retaliation against sexual assault victim
The school also now faces three charges in the investigations by the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.
By Roger Riddell • July 9, 2013 -
Dragas departs as U. of Virginia rector, defends key decisions
Dragas intends to keep playing a role in the University of Virginia's future, even after facing considerable criticism.
By Brian Warmoth • July 7, 2013 -
Oregon could make university educations free up front
Here's the catch.
By Brian Warmoth • July 6, 2013 -
Textbook publisher Cengage Learning files for bankruptcy
The company hopes to eliminate most of its $5.8 million debt and emerge with a more viable focus.
By Roger Riddell • July 3, 2013 -
Report identifies 'red flag colleges' where loan defaults exceed graduation rates
The largest portion of schools identified are for-profit institutions.
By Roger Riddell • July 3, 2013 -
$34B state budget to freeze tuition and fees at UMass
The 4.9% increase approved last month by trustees is now unnecessary.
By Roger Riddell • July 2, 2013 -
Utah college presidents land 24% pay raise
The state's higher ed chiefs are expected to receive raises every year for the next four years.
By Roger Riddell • July 2, 2013 -
Lawsuit seeks to end Princeton's tax-exempt status
Princeton, of course, strongly disagrees and plans to defend its entitlement to the status under New Jersey law.
By Brian Warmoth • July 2, 2013 -
Student aid reform proposals may limit college access, congressional panel says
A report by the panel identifies five proposals in particular.
By Roger Riddell • July 2, 2013 -
CUNY pays David Petraeus $150,000 to teach three hours a week
The retired general and former CIA director's salary is a far cry from that of the typical CUNY adjunct.
By Roger Riddell • July 2, 2013 -
Fat-shaming tweet wasn't research, U. of New Mexico says
Professor Geoffrey Miller may still face disciplinary action for his inflammatory tweet.
By Roger Riddell • July 2, 2013
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