Policy & Legal: Page 64
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Federal Work-Study pilot to expand funding, flexibility
The Ed Department's experimental site will remove limits on how much money an institution can allocate to private-sector employers, among other changes.
By Hallie Busta • May 21, 2019 -
Report: Ohio State officials knew of sports doctor’s sexual abuse
An independent review found a physician abused at least 177 male students, and that personnel aware of it "failed to investigate or act meaningfully."
By Hallie Busta • May 20, 2019 -
Anti-affirmative action group sues U of Texas at Austin — again
Several measures have emerged as alternatives to race-conscious admissions as pressure builds to end the practice, but experts question their effectiveness.
By Hallie Busta • May 20, 2019 -
Sanctions continue on CollegeAmerica's parent company
Its accreditor told the operator to stop enrollment in 10 programs as well as provide outcomes data on others and justification for some marketing claims.
By Hallie Busta • May 17, 2019 -
Presidential candidate Julián Castro pitches latest plan for free college
The former HUD secretary's broad proposal offers specifics around income-based repayment and suggests ending federal aid to for-profit colleges.
By James Paterson • May 16, 2019 -
Colorado to give families seed money for college savings
By offering funds in exchange for opening a college savings plan, a growing group of cities and states hopes to boost future college enrollment.
By James Paterson • May 15, 2019 -
Are student-parents getting the financial support they need?
Free or low-cost child care is becoming a priority as colleges draw adult learners, but federal aid may be coming up short, argues a new report.
By James Paterson • May 14, 2019 -
Group calls out ‘potential biases’ from HBCUs’ primary accreditor
A new paper from the United Negro College Fund contends the accrediting process lacks transparency and may be biased against HBCUs.
By James Paterson • May 13, 2019 -
Going light on amenities can help public-private student housing partnerships succeed
Students' price sensitivity should steer institutions away from packing campus housing with features that will drive costs up, analysts say.
By James Paterson • May 13, 2019 -
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State budget bill threatens Western Governors' Ohio affiliate
Proposed language renders students in competency-based postsecondary programs ineligible for state financial aid programs.
By Hallie Busta • May 13, 2019 -
School-based legal clinic addresses needs of Los Angeles immigrant families
A school-university partnership between UCLA and LAUSD represents a growing effort to bring legal services into schools.
By Linda Jacobson • May 10, 2019 -
Tuition discounts reach record high (again) as colleges diversify revenue
Institutional grants continue to grow at private colleges, but they may be unsustainable, according to a new report from trade group NACUBO.
By James Paterson • May 10, 2019 -
In Washington state, employers may soon fund free college
A tax on firms hiring highly skilled workers will generate $1 billion for the Workforce Education Investment Act, which awaits the governor's signature.
By James Paterson • May 9, 2019 -
Deep Dive
How colleges' role in student employment is changing
On campuses and in Washington, new ideas for student employment are emerging along with the momentum to change federal and state aid.
By James Paterson • May 9, 2019 -
Tenure cuts could trigger sanctions for Vermont Law School
An industry investigation finds fault with how the institution restructured to avoid a projected budget deficit stemming from enrollment declines.
By James Paterson • May 9, 2019 -
Publisher consolidation continues with Wiley, Cengage and McGraw-Hill deals
Wiley is buying the assets of adaptive learning firm Knewton — the second move in a week by textbook companies looking for digital growth.
By James Paterson • May 7, 2019 -
UNC Charlotte pledges security review after campus shooting
The growing threat of gun violence has colleges examining ways to prevent such incidents as well as to prepare students, staff and faculty members.
By James Paterson • May 6, 2019 -
Young adults' anxiety correlated with political concerns, survey finds
Plus, college students trust their administrators at higher rates than they do Wall Street, the government or the media, an annual Harvard poll finds.
By James Paterson • May 6, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Private equity's role in the rise — and fall — of for-profit colleges
Investors funneled billions of dollars into the sector during and after the recession, and they may be gearing up for another round.
By Ben Unglesbee • May 6, 2019 -
Report shows wraparound services’ impact on community college student success
As lawmakers tout free college programs, research continues to show the need for academic, financial and other help beyond tuition.
By James Paterson • May 3, 2019 -
Ex-Penn State President Spanier avoids jail over child endangerment — for now
The news comes as several college leaders are in the spotlight for allegedly covering up or not taking action on known cases of sexual abuse on campus.
By James Paterson • May 2, 2019 -
House budget proposes $150M career education program for community colleges
The Labor Department program would aim to meet regional workforce needs by training students for in-demand jobs, according to a bill summary.
By Natalie Schwartz • May 2, 2019 -
Deep Dive
As laws relax, colleges bring cannabis into the curriculum
From business and cultivation to law and public health, demand for education in the growing field is prompting traditional institutions to find ways to teach it.
By Hallie Busta • May 1, 2019 -
Report: Over 60% of college students face hunger or housing insecurity
The latest survey from the Hope Center sheds light on the prevalence of such issues and calls on college leaders to do more to tackle the problem.
By James Paterson • May 1, 2019 -
International students' interest in US MBA programs continues to drop
American MBA programs remain the No. 1 choice for Asian candidates, but overall, the percentage who prefer a Western European program increased.
By James Paterson • April 30, 2019
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