Policy & Legal: Page 183
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Foreign student visas under scrutiny in wake of Boston bombing
Could the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings jeopardize foreign student visas?
By Roger Riddell • May 10, 2013 -
Are universities 'failing' to provide access to low-income students?
A new report from the nonpartisan New America Foundation slams universities for limiting access for low-income students.
By Davide Savenije • May 9, 2013 -
Obama administration picks 10 universities for $10M STEM project
The project seeks to improve STEM graduation rates at U.S. universities.
By Davide Savenije • May 9, 2013 -
Investigators return to troubled Adelaide Sanford Charter School in N.J.
The school is under fire from the New Jersey Department of Education.
By Roger Riddell • May 9, 2013 -
New loan policy forces some students off historically black campuses
Thousands of PLUS Loan applications are being denied as a result of more rigorous credit checks.
By Roger Riddell • May 8, 2013 -
Connecticut college system faces $5.5M budget shortfall
Hiring freezes, staff cuts and tuition hikes weren't enough to stave off the deficit.
By Roger Riddell • May 8, 2013 -
SMU task force: More outreach, education needed to address sexual assaults
The task force's report outlines 41 recommendations to address sexual assault on the campus.
By Roger Riddell • May 8, 2013 -
Fraternity's 'sexist and vulgar' Facebook posts spark uproar at Willamette
The posts include suggestions of physical violence against an administrator and a female student.
By Roger Riddell • May 8, 2013 -
AAUP writes to UConn president after student is threatened
The student called into question the university's commitment to preventing violence against women.
By Roger Riddell • May 8, 2013 -
UPenn establishes new conflict of interest policy for online teaching
Do universities need to clarify their conflict of interest policies in regards to online teaching?
By Roger Riddell • May 8, 2013 -
Private colleges' tuition discounts at all-time high
Does the university business model need to evolve?
By Davide Savenije • May 7, 2013 -
Occidental faculty overwhelmingly vote 'no confidence' in two administrators
Dean of Students Barbara Avery and College Counsel Carl Botterud were also named in a federal complaint.
By Roger Riddell • May 7, 2013 -
Obama quotes Bush in Ohio State commencement address
The president delivered an optimistic message to graduates.
By Roger Riddell • May 7, 2013 -
Ed. Dept. slaps U. Texas at Arlington with $82.5K fine for downgrading crime data
In 2008, the institution incorrectly classified two crimes and left 27 incidents out of crime statistics.
By Roger Riddell • May 7, 2013 -
Higher ed non-profit makes horror film about student loans
The American Student Assistance is a launching its "Face the Red" campaign to promote its membership program.
By Wendy Parish • May 6, 2013 -
U. of Central Arkansas first to opt out of campus gun law
The legislation was co-sponsored by a UCA faculty member and state lawmaker.
By Roger Riddell • May 6, 2013 -
Calif. chancellor likely to be next Conn. higher ed system president
Gregory Gray is the second finalist to be offered the job this week.
By Roger Riddell • May 3, 2013 -
AAUP slams NYU over faculty controversy at Italian campus
The university allegedly fired three professors and reduced pay for others.
By Roger Riddell • May 3, 2013 -
U.S., Mexico announce Bilateral Forum on Higher Education, Innovation and Research
The forum will encourage broader educational opportunities in both countries.
By Roger Riddell • May 3, 2013 -
University of Puerto Rico officials resign amid tensions
The largest public university in Puerto Rico is about too see a wave of replacements.
By Brian Warmoth • May 2, 2013 -
Marshall U. Faculty Senate votes no confidence in president
The university's Board of Governors is still behind the president.
By Roger Riddell • May 2, 2013 -
CUNY settles pregnant student's Title IX complaint, overhauls its policy
The complaint alleged a Title IX violation took place.
By Roger Riddell • May 2, 2013 -
Washington state project cuts college costs with free digital textbooks
The joint effort between the state's legislature and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation also offers print editions for around $20.
By Roger Riddell • May 1, 2013 -
Lawsuit against Harvard provides insight on ADHD medication issues
The father of a student who committed suicide is suing the university over his son's A.D.H.D. diagnosis.
By Roger Riddell • May 1, 2013 -
Colleges crack down on ADHD medication abuse
Just over a third of college students are estimated to abuse stimulants prescribed for the condition.
By Roger Riddell • May 1, 2013