Policy & Legal: Page 185
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Occidental, Swarthmore accused of mishandling sex assault cases
The colleges face Title IX and Clery Act violations, respectively.
By Roger Riddell • April 19, 2013 -
Lawmakers advise Education Dept. to abandon revival of two controversial rules
The department announced earlier this week it sought to reinstate "gainful employment" and "state authorization" laws.
By Roger Riddell • April 19, 2013 -
Ed Dept. signs off on SNHU's non-credit-based degree program
So how do you measure a degree if not by traditional credit hours?
By Brian Warmoth • April 18, 2013 -
AAUP blasts downsizing at National Louis University
The school terminated over 60 faculty members and eliminated several programs and departments.
By Roger Riddell • April 18, 2013 -
Florida community college professor fired for telling students to vote Obama
Algebra instructor Sharon Sweet supposedly went so far as to force students to sign pledge cards saying they would vote for Obama.
By Roger Riddell • April 18, 2013 -
Universities may extend online learning across state lines
A nationwide deregulatory proposal would see colleges enter reciprocity agreements with regional higher education boards.
By Roger Riddell • April 17, 2013 -
Boston bombs spark security concerns at campuses nationwide
Is your campus adjusting security measures at commencement and other events?
By Roger Riddell • April 17, 2013 -
VCU may force students to pay per credit hour
The pricing scheme is among those proposed to minimize tuition increases.
By Roger Riddell • April 16, 2013 -
Minnesota bills propose two-year tuition freeze, higher ed funding increase
The bills represent the state's first higher education funding increase in eight years.
By Roger Riddell • April 16, 2013 -
House hearings debate rewrite of expiring Higher Education Act
What changes, if any, does the Higher Education Act face if it is re-authorized for a tenth time?
By Roger Riddell • April 16, 2013 -
Calif. for-profit pays $687,000 settlement in fraud case
The school's former financial aid director falsified application documents so that students could qualify for Pell Grants.
By Roger Riddell • April 16, 2013 -
Emory U. investigates respected law professor's fake identity
The law professor and rabbi allegedly created a false name to join the International Rabbinic Fellowship.
By Roger Riddell • April 16, 2013 -
For-profit DeVry Inc. being investigated by attorneys general in Mass. and Ill.
The investigation of the company involve non-compliance with federal law and allegedly false information provided to students.
By Roger Riddell • April 16, 2013 -
No confidence measure voted down by Emory Arts & Sciences faculty
The no confidence measure stemmed from president James Wagner's use of the three-fifths compromise to make a point about political trade-offs.
By Roger Riddell • April 15, 2013 -
Alleged terroristic threat may land U. of Houston professor in jail
A co-worker the professor previously "had issues" with believed he was going to assault her and staff members over tenure.
By Roger Riddell • April 15, 2013 -
Cal State-Monterey Bay's mid-semester housing policy changes infuriate students
Many students left the university's East Campus Housing apartments after the school raised rent and adopted assigned roommates like its main campus dorms.
By Roger Riddell • April 14, 2013 -
Universities launch data science programs to meet booming industry demand
McKinsey Global Institute predicts there will 500,000 data science jobs available in five years—there just won't be enough data scientists to fill them.
By Davide Savenije • April 12, 2013 -
Top Rutgers lawyer fourth to step down after basketball scandal
John Wolf's resignation as the school's top lawyer follows his reassignment to the position after stepping down last week as a vice president.
By Roger Riddell • April 12, 2013 -
U. of Texas Regents turn in records of Austin campus president investigation
The regents agreed to turn records over to the legislators and allow the state to handle its investigation of a law foundation tied to the Austin campus president.
By Roger Riddell • April 11, 2013 -
Obama budget seeks student loan reform
Though it's unlikely to be passed into law, the budget's proposal could spark a Congressional student loan reform debate.
By Roger Riddell • April 10, 2013 -
Accusations of funding inequity at Rutgers-Newark add to pressure on Pres. Barchi
The funding tensions come as the school deals with a highly-publicized sports scandal.
By Roger Riddell • April 10, 2013 -
60 protest at Florida Atlantic U. in support of 'Jesus-stomping' instructor
The demonstrators accused the school and Gov. Rick Scott of interfering with academic freedom.
By Roger Riddell • April 10, 2013 -
Education undersecretary stresses need for more college grads during UW speech
Undersecretary Martha Kanter says a variety of options are needed to help people complete their degrees.
By Roger Riddell • April 10, 2013 -
Deep Dive
10 education journalists on Twitter you need to follow
Want to keep up with breaking education news from the people who write about it? Check out these Twitter accounts.
By Davide Savenije • April 9, 2013 -
U. of Houston sit-in ends as teaching fellows are promised $1M
The sit-in, held in the reception area of the chancellor's office, began last Wednesday.
By Roger Riddell • April 9, 2013
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