Policy & Legal: Page 190
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Michigan names Coursera supporter Martha Pollack as new provost
Will more MOOCs await the University of Michigan in the near future as a result?
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 30, 2013 -
Obama immigration reform plan includes DREAM Act provision
Details of the proposal are similar to those unveiled Monday by a group of eight senators.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 30, 2013 -
Charges bring end to Lindenwood University's 'Lindenleaks' mystery
The man behind the leaks, a former student, could face a year in county jail and as much as $1,000 in fines.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 29, 2013 -
All of Florida's four-year colleges accept Rick Scott's $10K challenge
Only certain programs will be available at the lower rate.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 29, 2013 -
Lawsuit against DeVry University alleges bribery, federal law violations
A former employee's suit brings a pile a of accusations against the company in San Diego.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 29, 2013 -
New America Foundation's student aid reform report focuses on Pell Grant
The report is among 16 commissioned by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 29, 2013 -
Study shows student preference for colleges that spend big on amenities over academics
Should "college as a country club" prevail over academics?
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 29, 2013 -
'Gang of Eight' senators reveal bipartisan immigration overhaul plan
The plan includes support for a key DREAM Act provision.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 28, 2013 -
Bloomberg donates $350M to Johns Hopkins
With his latest gift, Michael Bloomberg is the largest living donor to any educational institution in the U.S.
By Davide Savenije • Jan. 28, 2013 -
Deep Dive
What are the world's 10 most sustainable campuses doing right?
Water conservation, light bulb switches and commuting initiatives have added up to big savings and lighter footprints from Los Angeles to Ireland.
By Nicole Raz • Jan. 28, 2013 -
DREAM Act advocates are hopeful about expected push for immigration reform
Will comprehensive reform provide the DREAM Act with a pathway to passage?
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 28, 2013 -
Fairness For Struggling Students Act seeks private student loan bankruptcy reform
Legislation making private student loans ineligible for bankruptcy was passed in 2005.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 27, 2013 -
Bucknell reveals that it reported inaccurate test scores for the past six years
The university joins the list of schools that have come clean about reporting false data in recent years.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 26, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Education News of the Week: Online degrees and Dartmouth credits
As MOOCs advanced towards accreditation this week, an arts movement gained a little STEAM.
By Davide Savenije • Jan. 25, 2013 -
U. of Texas leaders make pitches for bond money to regents
Around 35 other public institutions are seeking bond money from the legislature.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 24, 2013 -
Cal State trustees approve plan limiting course units for most majors to 120
The new standards must be implemented by fall 2014.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 24, 2013 -
Hundreds of Pa. state university faculty demonstrate over contract dispute
A strike may be imminent if a settlement isn't reached soon.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 24, 2013 -
Online educators draft 'Bill of Rights' for MOOC students
The document is meant to protect students from MOOCs becoming an "Instagram of higher ed."
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 24, 2013 -
Pennsylvania faculty union plans Thursday demonstration over ongoing contract talks
The union has yet to call a potential strike.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 23, 2013 -
Mass. Gov. Deval Patrick's budget includes broad public education funding
His higher education proposal could freeze tuition at UMass through 2015.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 23, 2013 -
Ala. community college chancellor seeks free dual enrollment for high schoolers
A bill could be available as early as the 2013 legislative session.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 22, 2013 -
Ball State may pull charter school sponsorships
Ball State University is expected to pull sponsorship from some its 42 charter schools.
By Davide Savenije • Jan. 22, 2013 -
Higher education spending is starting to rebound in most states
How much had spending fallen in some states?
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 21, 2013 -
Dartmouth to stop granting credit for AP courses
The school's policy change will begin with the class of 2018.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 19, 2013 -
Florida A&M names Smith as anti-hazing administrator
The move comes in response to the 2011 death of drum major Robert Champion.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 18, 2013
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