Policy & Legal: Page 188
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Why was 'Jesus-stomping' professor put on leave?
Florida Altantic University professor Deandre Poole is on paid leave after his controversial "stomp on Jesus" exercise in class.
By Roger Riddell • April 1, 2013 -
NM college suspends student newspaper over 'sex issue'
The suspension came just six hours after the controversial issue's publication.
By Roger Riddell • March 28, 2013 -
Boston College faculty back students in hot water over condom distribution
The university stated in a letter that students distributing condoms were in violation of the school's Jesuit values and traditions.
By Roger Riddell • March 28, 2013 -
Chicago State president fires VP for questioning salary hikes
The vice president of administration and finance, Glenn Meeks, says his firing was a retaliation for questioning the salary increases.
By Roger Riddell • March 28, 2013 -
UNC students protest proposed budget cuts, campus closures
The proposed budget cuts of more than $140 million also include a 12% tuition hike at some campuses.
By Roger Riddell • March 28, 2013 -
Budget report: Higher ed must cut costs, not raise tuition
A newly released report from the National Association of State Budget Officers provides their view on what is causing the crisis and how to fix it.
By Davide Savenije • March 27, 2013 -
How did a bookstore director embezzle over $1M from Missouri State U.?
The university is expected to recover nearly all of the money lost.
By Roger Riddell • March 27, 2013 -
UNC suspends sex assault victim's honor court case
Sophomore Landen Gambill, a sex assault victim, was brought before the school's honor court for allegedly intimidating her attacker.
By Roger Riddell • March 27, 2013 -
Gov. Scott blasts plan to raise tuition in Fla.
As expected, Florida Gov. Rick Scott, who is pushing a tuition freeze proposal, refused the state House's tuition hike plan.
By Roger Riddell • March 26, 2013 -
N.J. to take over troubled Camden school district
Gov. Chris Christie said the troubled district was beyond solving its problems without the state's help.
By Roger Riddell • March 26, 2013 -
Florida House pursues 6% tuition hike
The move puts the state's House at odds with Gov. Rick Scott's plans.
By Roger Riddell • March 26, 2013 -
Bill will restore military tuition aid through end of Sept.
Active duty service members receive as much as $4,500 annually from the tuition assistance program.
By Roger Riddell • March 26, 2013 -
U. of S.C. professor ordered to stop selling securities
The order from the state attorney general is related to professor Richard Routh's private university start-up.
By Roger Riddell • March 26, 2013 -
Supreme Court to rule on Mich.'s race-conscious admissions ban
The case is now the second major affirmative action case on the court's docket.
By Roger Riddell • March 25, 2013 -
SEC investigation targets Education Management Corp.
The investigation was revealed by a regulatory notice filed Friday.
By Roger Riddell • March 25, 2013 -
Wis. for-profit standards committee crumbles under industry, lawmaker pressure
The committee held only one meeting before folding.
By Roger Riddell • March 25, 2013 -
Ed. Dept. investigates UNC for underreporting sexual assault
This latest investigation is the second announced in the last month.
By Roger Riddell • March 25, 2013 -
Ticas fights Ed. Dept. e-mail subpoena
The subpoena is part of an investigation involving the department's regulations for for-profit colleges.
By Roger Riddell • March 25, 2013 -
Ex-Cal State student guilty of identity theft after rigging campus elections
The former student allegedly stole hundreds of other students' identities to rig a student council vote in his favor.
By Roger Riddell • March 22, 2013 -
Ore. approves in-state tuition for undocumented students
Gov. John Kitzhaber is expected to sign the legislation.
By Roger Riddell • March 22, 2013 -
Top higher ed official is latest to leave Ed. Dept.
Bergeron is leaving after 30 years with the agency, capping a list of officials who recently left for jobs at think tanks, foundations and colleges.
By Roger Riddell • March 21, 2013 -
5 technologies that are revolutionizing education
A new paper from the Center for Technology Innovation at Brookings looks at how technology can change the American education system.
By Davide Savenije • March 21, 2013 -
How is higher ed tackling its 'graying' faculty?
Tenured professors can stay in their positions for a long time, creating a dilemma for younger faculty members and the universities that employ them.
By Davide Savenije • March 21, 2013 -
Ex-Northern Illinois U. VP pleads guilty in scrap-selling scandal
Nine NIU employees allegedly sold scrap materials from the school to fund social events.
By Roger Riddell • March 21, 2013 -
LSU Faculty Senate delivers no confidence vote to board
The vote of no confidence is the latest criticism of the system's governing board by faculty leaders.
By Roger Riddell • March 21, 2013
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