Policy & Legal: Page 69
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Baylor hit with $2M fine from Big 12 for sexual assault scandal
Colleges are having to answer publicly, and often with hefty fines and presidential resignations, for how their administrations handle reports of sexual misconduct.
By Hallie Busta • Oct. 31, 2018 -
Do performance-based funding models work in higher ed?
They generally don't increase graduation rates and can encourage colleges to push short-term certificates rather than longer-term degrees.
By Halona Black • Oct. 31, 2018 -
College students are more engaged in interest groups than in political parties
A study of more than 90,000 student groups found students prefer to be involved in organizations that address specific concerns or issues.
By James Paterson • Oct. 30, 2018 -
Cornell suspends program in China over academic freedom
Two exchange programs with Renmin University of China were halted over a crackdown on student protests for worker rights.
By James Paterson • Oct. 30, 2018 -
Do community colleges need a new funding structure?
Investment in smaller class sizes and full-time faculty could do more to support student outcomes than solely making college accessible via financial aid.
By Halona Black • Oct. 29, 2018 -
West Virginia commission chair pushes back on university leaders
The presidents of West Virginia University and Marshall University want to disband or limit the state's Higher Education Policy Commission.
By James Paterson • Oct. 29, 2018 -
Dallas-based work college Paul Quinn gets $1M to expand
The funds from an industry nonprofit will help the college expand to Plano, Texas, which is home to a bevy of employers that could support its model.
By James Paterson • Oct. 29, 2018 -
US-chartered Central European University announces it's been 'forced out' of Hungary
The institution said it has complied with new rules governing foreign institutions but has not been able to get the country's prime minister to sign off.
By James Paterson , Natalie Schwartz • Updated Dec. 3, 2018 -
U of Maryland President Wallace Loh to stay on through June 2020
Loh previously said he would retire at the end of the current academic year, following turmoil in the university's athletic department.
By Natalie Schwartz • Updated Jan. 30, 2019 -
Report: DACA students still ambitious but increasingly anxious
Undocumented students in a college access program still rank education and work as priorities but they are more uncertain about their future.
By James Paterson • Oct. 25, 2018 -
Hobby Lobby is buying a college campus. What’s next?
Documents filed with a federal bankruptcy court indicate the controversial arts and crafts retailer has plans to keep the Oklahoma campus a college.
By Hallie Busta • Oct. 25, 2018 -
Colleges sue Trump administration over ‘unlawful presence’ policy
Four colleges say a rule reducing the time foreign students have to remedy visa status issues makes advising and retention a challenge.
By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 25, 2018 -
5 keys to better align college training with workforce needs
So far this year, 32 states and the District of Columbia introduced workforce development legislation, with most offering financial incentives for students and institutions targeting high-demand fields.
By James Paterson • Oct. 25, 2018 -
Report: 5 models to guide the future of higher education
Resource efficiency is a common thread through the paths recommended by Deloitte and Georgia Tech for colleges to adapt to change in higher education.
By Hallie Busta , James Paterson • Oct. 24, 2018 -
Colleges could be out up to $400M in Perkins Loan repayments
In a letter to the Education Department, two industry groups said more than 1,000 colleges are due reimbursement for loans they discharged.
By Hallie Busta , Halona Black • Oct. 23, 2018 -
Pennsylvania becomes 45th state with an anti-hazing law
Named for a Penn State student who died in 2017 from injuries sustained at a fraternity event, the law makes hazing a felony if serious injury or death result.
By James Paterson • Oct. 23, 2018 -
NYC consumer affairs department sues for-profit Berkeley College
More local and state agencies are shining a light on for-profit colleges as the federal government seeks to loosen regulations for the sector.
By Hallie Busta • Oct. 23, 2018 -
UVA will offer free tuition to low- and middle-income Virginians
The free college concept is gaining steam as institutions waive costs for some students, though the effort remains largely disjointed.
By James Paterson • Oct. 23, 2018 -
Trump administration could remove Title IX protections for transgender students
A draft memo obtained by The New York Times shows the administration wants to roll back hotly contested protections for transgender students.
By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 22, 2018 -
USC to pay $215M in sexual misconduct settlement
The University of Southern California will use insurance and reserve funds to pay members of the class-action lawsuit between $2,500 and $250,000 each.
By James Paterson • Oct. 22, 2018 -
For-profit chain sues Ed. Dept. and DeVos, wants to restructure
Education Corporation of America, which operates Virginia College, hopes to avoid bankruptcy, which would cut off its access to federal student aid.
By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 19, 2018 -
Cal State system sees success in pursuit of higher graduation rates
A $220 million initiative to increase attainment by 2025 is paying off with the achievement gap closing slightly and more students graduating.
By James Paterson • Oct. 19, 2018 -
Trump administration planning stricter student visa rules
The expected proposal would set a fixed duration for international student stays, which critics say could further depress already shrinking numbers.
By James Paterson • Oct. 19, 2018 -
Harvard trial documents crack open elite college admissions processes
Test scores, race and legacy admissions are of particular interest in the case, which centers on how affirmative action impacts Asian American students.
By Halona Black • Oct. 18, 2018 -
Survey: College leadership is overwhelmingly liberal
Liberal officials outnumber conservatives 12:1 according to a recent survey, which comes as colleges address a widely perceived ideological imbalance.
By James Paterson • Oct. 18, 2018
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