Policy & Legal: Page 193
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ACTA says agency overstepped its role with U.Va. 'warning,' files DOE complaint
The Department of Education confirms it received the complaint.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 1, 2013 -
U.Va. survey shows support for board appointment changes
Community members seem to support new process rules after 2012 Sullivan debacle.
By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 31, 2012 -
Federal jury awards Carnegie Mellon $1.17 billion in patent case
If it isn't reduced, the award will be the largest on record.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 26, 2012 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Education News of the Week: Technology, salaries and Sandy Hook
Catch up on the week's most popular Education Dive reads with our top five news posts.
By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 21, 2012 -
Report clears athletics, faculty in UNC scandal
Unfortunately for the school, the report also finds that the problem dates back a decade earlier than reported.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 21, 2012 -
Ferris State U. Board of Trustees receives surprise contract offer from faculty association
Will the board accept the offer?
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 20, 2012 -
Cavanaugh to leave chancellorship of Pa. state universities for job in D.C.
The announcement comes in the middle of the system's ongoing contract negotiations with faculty.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 20, 2012 -
No explanation given for 24/7 police guard at Carnegie Mellon U president's home
Neighbors say the uniformed officers on guard alternate between CMU police and Pittsburgh city police, but officials are staying tight-lipped on the situation.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 20, 2012 -
Teachers in small Texas town carry concealed guns at school
Harrold, Texas, is being cited in the post-Sandy Hook debate of whether or not districts nationwide should consider arming teachers and administrators.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 20, 2012 -
Professor's post-Sandy Hook tweet sparks academic freedom debate
Conservative bloggers and columnists have taken the professor's tweet as a literal threat of violence against the CEO of the National Rifle Association.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 20, 2012 -
Christie appoints Martin Perez as only Latino member of Rutgers Board of Governors
Perez is only the second Latino to serve on the board.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 19, 2012 -
Penn State president receives raise after first year on the job
The school's current president, Rodney Erickson, was promoted to the position in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky scandal.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 19, 2012 -
U. of Houston addresses growing mental health services demand
The school's increase in students seeking mental health services and challenges to meet that demand reflect a national trend.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 19, 2012 -
Deep Dive
7 education technology topics in 2012 that will be hotter in 2013
One year from now, will we still be talking about mobile devices, MOOCs and regulation? Bet on it.
By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 19, 2012 -
Will Florida's next public university be online-only?
The state's Board of Governors is currently weighing its options for distance education expansion.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 18, 2012 -
Michigan gun bill won't change campus gun policies, say higher ed officials
The state's colleges and universities say they've been exempted from the controversial legislation due to a last-minute addition.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 18, 2012 -
Controversial op-ed by HR administrator not protected speech, rules appeals court
The appeals court's decision affirmed a lower court's ruling against Crystal Dixon, a former HR administrator at the University of Toledo.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 18, 2012 -
Director of legal group questions handling of alleged sexual assaults at OSU
FERPA laws wouldn't have prevented campus officials from notifying police of the possible crimes, he says.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 17, 2012 -
Only Pa. State System of Higher Ed faculty left without contract following coaches' agreement
Will the system reach a similar agreement with its faculty soon?
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 17, 2012 -
Ohio higher ed chief to retire
Jim Petro announced Monday he will retire as Chancellor of the Ohio Board of Regents, which runs the state's university system.
By Davide Savenije • Dec. 17, 2012 -
Grand Rapids CC says Michigan community college baccalaureate legislation won't affect them
How might this legislation affect Michigan's universities?
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 16, 2012 -
Senators demand investigation of for-profits' default rate strategies
Will the potential investigation lead to reforms in the sector?
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 14, 2012 -
Washington panel leans toward repeal of state's differential tuition law
The potential repeal could happen next year.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 13, 2012 -
University's handling of sex assault case leads OSU President to call for investigation
Police learned about the sex assault complaints through the school's student newspaper almost a month after the school.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 13, 2012 -
U. of Michigan's first social media director resigns in academic misrepresentation scandal
Her application for the six-figure salaried position incorrectly stated she had graduated from college.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 13, 2012
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