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Ed Dept, colleges disagree on clarity of foreign gift reporting rules
The American Council on Education suggested the agency undergo a formal rulemaking process on how colleges disclose funding from other countries.
By Shailaja Neelakantan • July 17, 2019 -
Bipartisan bill would set framework for income-share agreements
Use of the financing model is growing, though critics are concerned it isn't materially different from loans and could heighten students' financial burden.
By Hallie Busta • July 17, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Should community colleges offer bachelor's degrees?
Early research on the impact of two-year colleges offering four-year degrees is promising, suggesting doing so could help address the skills gap.
By Natalie Schwartz • July 16, 2019 -
Comments close on Ed Dept's accreditation rules, but opposition remains
Student and teacher advocacy groups are calling for the department to hold a public hearing on the final rules, which they say is required by law.
By Hallie Busta • July 16, 2019 -
U of Alaska prepares for $135M cut in state funding
The system likely will have to lay off faculty and shutter programs after state lawmakers didn't muster enough votes to restore support.
By Natalie Schwartz • July 14, 2019 -
Colleges raise minimum wage ahead of states' planned increases
More colleges are raising their rates in response to pressure from campus groups to pay a living wage and due to state legislation calling for increases.
By Hallie Busta • July 9, 2019 -
$135M budget cut looms for U of Alaska
The governor slashed 41% of the state's support for the university, which could trigger massive layoffs, program cuts and tuition hikes.
By James Paterson • July 2, 2019 -
New endowment tax rules explain which colleges will be impacted — and how
But some say the long-awaited regulations from the Treasury Department leave questions unanswered.
By Natalie Schwartz • July 2, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Should your college offer an income-share agreement?
From regulations to success metrics, we look at aspects of the emerging financing tool that institutions should factor in when designing their programs.
By Hallie Busta • July 2, 2019 -
Supreme Court to decide DACA’s fate
Many colleges have voiced their support for DACA, with some even mounting legal challenges against the Trump administration's efforts to end the program.
By Natalie Schwartz • July 1, 2019 -
Short-term Pell Grants gain more support in Congress
The proposal stands to benefit community colleges and nontraditional education providers like boot camps, but concerns remain around quality.
By James Paterson • June 28, 2019 -
23 colleges and groups get $183.8M to expand apprenticeships
The U.S. Labor Department is granting funds for experiential learning in high-demand fields such as tech, health care and manufacturing.
By Natalie Schwartz • June 27, 2019 -
Foreign funding rules aren't keeping up with higher ed globalization, observers say
An Ed Department investigation of two universities highlights concerns over requirements some say are unclear.
By Shailaja Neelakantan • June 26, 2019 -
Labor Dept proposes new apprenticeship system and approval process
The new program would supplement the current registered apprentice system by adding opportunities across more industries and job types.
By Ryan Golden , Natalie Schwartz • June 26, 2019 -
Stanford pitches county on $4.7B housing, transit benefit
But local officials are concerned the college is using the plan, which would add needed infrastructure to the strained region, to obtain more lenient oversight.
By Hallie Busta • June 26, 2019 -
Report: SAT-only college admissions would hamper diversity
Researchers say their findings provide more evidence in favor of a holistic and transparent college admissions process.
By James Paterson • June 25, 2019 -
U of California System to strengthen admissions after bribery scandal
An internal audit recommends the 10-campus system implement stronger verification tools and enhance monitoring of student-athletes.
By Natalie Schwartz • June 25, 2019 -
Michigan State launches independent Larry Nassar investigation
The move comes three years after the sports doctor was arrested and amid criticism over an earlier review whose findings were not released.
By Hallie Busta • June 24, 2019 -
Ed Dept repackages accreditor guidance
The department says the handbook is based on current rules, but critics worry it conflates new rulemaking priorities, which are still out for comment.
By Hallie Busta • June 21, 2019 -
9 colleges recognized for supporting Latino students
A new award calls out efforts to raise recruitment, retention and graduation rates of the growing student segment, whose degree attainment still lags.
By James Paterson • June 21, 2019 -
$15 minimum wage to boost pay of 1 in 4 college staff
Private and religious institutions will have to make a bigger adjustment than publics to comply with the increases, according to industry salary data.
By James Paterson • June 20, 2019 -
Feds recommend colleges teach students about aid, debt
As students' debt load grows, a Treasury Department commission suggests ways colleges can help them better manage their money and pay off loans.
By James Paterson • June 19, 2019 -
Survey finds bipartisan voter support for federal policies to ensure students benefit from college
Democrats and Republicans agreed on several such proposals, including shutting off aid to poor-performing schools and new accreditor requirements.
By James Paterson • June 18, 2019 -
Accreditors aren't using data to improve equity, report finds
The criticisms come as higher ed takes a harder look at using data for benchmarks and as accreditors are in the hot seat over new oversight rules.
By Shailaja Neelakantan • June 14, 2019 -
Report: How states are planning to boost attainment rates
Ithaka S+R found more than 40 states have set goals to increase credential attainment, but they vary in their ambition and long-term success.
By James Paterson • June 13, 2019
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