Policy & Legal: Page 74
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Ohio professors protest U of Akron program cuts
The head of an organization representing some 6,000 professors statewide penned a letter criticizing the institution for supporting revenue-driving programs over traditional curriculum.
By James Paterson • Aug. 22, 2018 -
Gordon Gee sounds off about WVU fraternity separation
West Virginia's president reacted in an unexpected manner to four fraternities' decision to separate from the institution amid a crackdown on rules governing Greek life.
By James Paterson • Aug. 22, 2018 -
Indiana's scholars program on pace to close achievement gap
Participants in the program targeting low-income students are outperforming other low-income and minority students in the likelihood to attend college, be successful after enrolled and complete degrees.
By James Paterson • Aug. 21, 2018 -
Mississippi commissioner: No status change needed for state’s HBCUs
Alfred Rankins Jr. said merging, closing or consolidating one of the state's three HBCUs with a predominately white institution is a last resort.
By Halona Black • Aug. 21, 2018 -
U of Texas professors lose campus carry lawsuit
No word yet on whether the three faculty members will appeal the state gun law to the U.S. Supreme Court.
By James Paterson • Aug. 20, 2018 -
Cutting liberal arts at a liberal arts college — but resisting programs in ‘vogue’
Goucher College is reducing offerings, but its president says it will resist "the temptation" to adopt vocational courses now popular with Americans.
By James Paterson • Aug. 18, 2018 -
Higher ed finance needs fresh approach
Expert says colleges should look at cost cutting in new ways, emphasizing the need for efficiency in the business model.
By James Paterson • Aug. 16, 2018 -
NCAA promises former basketball players scholarships to return to college
A new Division I rule requires institutions to offer players who did not graduate support if they meet certain criteria — but critics contend it should include other sports.
By James Paterson • Aug. 16, 2018 -
Report: 50% of graduate students feel 'psychological distress'
University of Michigan report also shows that 7% of advanced degree students considered suicide in the past year, highlighting the importance of mental health resources on campus.
By James Paterson • Aug. 15, 2018 -
Artificial intelligence gaining ground as college teaching tool
The technology is being used to help students memorize STEM coursework and improve writing skills, among other things.
By James Paterson • Aug. 15, 2018 -
Small colleges hit hard by shrinking enrollments
The problem is national in scope, but is more prominent in New England where many private institutions play a big role in their local economies.
By James Paterson • Aug. 15, 2018 -
Victory for 1,700 non-tenured-track Iowa faculty members
Following protests and discussions with administrators, the agreement provides the instructors health insurance and other benefits.
By James Paterson • Aug. 14, 2018 -
Deadline for reporting graduates' earnings unlikely to be met
Experts say that the data will not be available on time to meet a new Education Department rule requiring colleges to report the salaries of graduates by next February.
By James Paterson • Aug. 14, 2018 -
Is the Trump administration signaling growing interest in higher ed policy?
Though it's been relatively quiet about higher education, the White House has held meetings recently with various groups about policy issues.
By James Paterson • Aug. 13, 2018 -
Colleges tapping into untraditional programs to attract more students
However, critics are unsure whether these programs will boost sagging enrollments.
By James Paterson • Aug. 12, 2018 -
How Betsy DeVos is upending the Obama-era legacy of higher education
The department announced plans Friday to rescind the gainful employment rule. In our updated list of education policy changes, here's what the reversal means and much more.
By Shalina Chatlani • Aug. 10, 2018 -
Colleges move to limit sexual assault by campus doctors
Institutions are imposing new controls on health services and personnel in order to better inform students of their rights.
By James Paterson • Aug. 9, 2018 -
Up to $1M savings from free textbooks
An initiative to replace course materials with open educational resources at Ohio University could reap more savings than expected this year, officials say.
By James Paterson • Aug. 9, 2018 -
Should those accused of sexual harassment be allowed to question their accusers?
The outcome of a University of Michigan hearing could have national implications on emerging case law.
By Halona Black • Aug. 8, 2018 -
Do campus free speech issues only stifle conservatives?
An analysis finds there are not many cases where speech is limited and that the incidents may equally affect both sides.
By James Paterson • Aug. 7, 2018 -
Do free speech issues on campus only stifle conservatives?
A report finds there may not be as many incidents of discrimination around free speech issues, with only 60 cited during the past two years.
By James Paterson • Aug. 7, 2018 -
Three university presidents take on Greek organization misbehavior
Each leader has faced a tragedy related to Greek life on their campuses, and they are believe speaking with one voice on the issue can bring about change.
By James Paterson • Aug. 6, 2018 -
Colleges responding to Trump’s immigration crackdown
Community colleges, in particular, are worried, and are making policy changes to protect vulnerable undocumented students.
By James Paterson • Aug. 3, 2018 -
60% subsidies at campus child-care centers helping student-parents graduate
The University of Houston is using increased federal aid to offer substantial subsidies to student-parents with children at its two day care centers.
By James Paterson • Aug. 3, 2018 -
Big data supporting ‘millions of virtual experiments a month’
A data network operated by Massachusetts universities is allowing for connected exploration by thousands of researchers around the world.
By James Paterson • Aug. 2, 2018
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