Policy & Legal: Page 194
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Little progress made in Pa. State faculty union's negotiating session this week
The system's faculty, who may choose to strike in spring, are going on 18 months with no contract, and bargaining talks are scheduled into January.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 13, 2012 -
Broad Foundation grant's conditions raise eyebrows in New Jersey
The grant stipulates that Gov. Chris Christie must remain in office.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 13, 2012 -
Florida chooses former Indiana schools chief Bennett as new education commissioner
Critics of the state's current direction on education see the decision as more of the same.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 13, 2012 -
U of Iowa changes create a more LGBT-friendly admissions process
Two changes to the school's admission process will allow students to self-identify as LGBT, making UI the first public institution to allow that option to prospective students.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 12, 2012 -
GW admissions dean retires after data inflation controversy
The U.S. News & World Report left George Washington University off its rankings after it was found that the admissions office had manipulated data.
By Davide Savenije • Dec. 12, 2012 -
No-confidence vote looms for NYU president
The President of New York University faces a possible no-confidence vote from the faculty over a Greenwich Village expansion project.
By Davide Savenije • Dec. 12, 2012 -
Accreditor's sanctions list includes U. of Virginia, UNC
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools' sanctions list includes some of the South's biggest universities.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 12, 2012 -
U. of Charleston cleared to take over Mountain State U.
The move will mean new UC schools in Beckley and Martinsburg, W.Va.
By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 11, 2012 -
Accrediting panel warns U. of Virginia over failed president ousting
The summer's controversy continues to reverberate after a panel looked at whether or not proper protocols were followed.
By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 11, 2012 -
Eastern Michigan settles former student's lawsuit over requiring her to counsel gay people
The university says it is still in the right based on outside groups' ethics codes and that it wanted to avoid a long, costly legal fight.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 11, 2012 -
University of Iowa president working without contract since August
A recently obtained letter from the Iowa Board of Regents shows that U of I President Sally Mason's employment is considered "at-will."
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 10, 2012 -
U. of Iowa's College of Education dean resigns amid growing scandal
Following the resignation of the college's entire faculty advisory board, a dean accused of covering up criticisms of her performance has also resigned.
By Davide Savenije • Dec. 10, 2012 -
Yale returns last of Incan artifacts to Peru
The arrival of the last batch of Machu Picchu artifacts in Peru this weekend marks the end of a long dispute.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 10, 2012 -
Entire faculty advisory panel at U of Iowa College of Education resigns
Their resignation comes four days after two university officials allegedly had documents destroyed regarding education faculty's dissatisfaction with the school's dean.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 9, 2012 -
LSU faculty senate president files complaint against university with accrediting agency
The school's reorganization plans are at the heart of Kenneth Cope's complaint.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 6, 2012 -
ATI Career Training Center shuts down its Oklahoma City campuses
The closing caught some students off guard.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 6, 2012 -
Supporters of Texas' flagship universities hope data can prevent Perry's reforms
The report shows that both of the state's flagship schools are above-average compared to their peers.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 6, 2012 -
Michigan State University police investigate hacker's claims
A school spokesperson says the information obtained was limited to a single website on the school's server.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 5, 2012 -
Education Dept. official tells College Savings Foundation summit to expect more transparency
Many in attendance still expressed concern over student loan debt.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 5, 2012 -
Facing scrutiny, U. of Phoenix announces community college partnerships
The for-profit titan claims the new partnerships will restore its profits and reputation.
By Davide Savenije • Dec. 5, 2012 -
West Virginia U goes greener with reusable to-go boxes
If successful, could the program be picked up by sustainability efforts at other schools?
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 4, 2012 -
$84 million budget increase requested by North Dakota University System
The proposal will see its first test Wednesday morning when the state's governor presents his budget address to the state legislature.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 4, 2012 -
Pa. State System Of Higher Education faculty union utilizes e-mail blitz in contract talks
The faculty hope the blitz will help gain leverage going into their next meeting with system officials.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 4, 2012 -
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By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 4, 2012 -
American Federation of Teachers calls for more stringent requirements
Is the teaching profession on its way to becoming much more selective?
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 4, 2012
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