Policy & Legal: Page 64
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Virginia freezes public college tuition for the first time in 2 decades
Advocates call the decision "a significant victory" for students and their families and indicative of a broader trend of revitalized state funding.
By James Paterson • June 3, 2019 -
Domestic policy, competition abroad mean fewer international students in the US
A new report analyzes current research on factors contributing to the continued decline in international students.
By James Paterson • May 31, 2019 -
Federal labor board proposes rule to prevent graduate student unions at private colleges
If implemented, the regulations will reverse a ruling that gave them the right to collectively bargain in 2016.
By James Paterson • Updated Sept. 20, 2019 -
State, college officials say educational quality measures need a boost
A survey of two sides of the higher ed triad offers ideas for improvement as the industry contends with new credentials, providers and regulations.
By James Paterson • May 28, 2019 -
Moody's identifies 'growing' cyber threat on college campuses
Budget constraints may make it difficult for colleges to keep up their defenses as attacks grow more complex, analysts write.
By James Paterson • May 24, 2019 -
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College Scorecard adds preliminary program-level data
Applauded by advocates for more accountability, the update also includes information on additional types of institutions and student groups.
By James Paterson • May 23, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Is change coming to Federal Work-Study?
As momentum builds for a Higher Education Act rewrite, lawmakers and policy experts are putting forth ideas to update the student employment program.
By James Paterson • May 22, 2019 -
Ed Dept expands Second Chance Pell Grant program for people in prison
More colleges will be able to participate in the experimental sites initiative, though challenges remain in offering postsecondary education in prison.
By Natalie Schwartz • May 21, 2019 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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
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