Policy & Legal: Page 79
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Report: Colleges must boost completion rates, but not with easier admissions or course work
Think tanks American Enterprise Institute and Third Way say getting students to graduate should be bigger priority for higher education.
By James Paterson • July 2, 2018 -
Report: Kentucky universities face financial woes
Moody’s says a combination of factors — funding cuts, pension demands and fewer high schoolers — puts the state's colleges at risk.
By James Paterson • June 29, 2018 -
Campus mental health forums pay off, study shows
When students can openly talk about mental health issues, they can support peers in an atmosphere with less stigma.
By James Paterson • June 29, 2018 -
New approaches to boosting faculty member diversity
With a big diversity gap, California Lutheran University paid consultants $100,000 and restructured the candidate pipeline, among other things.
By James Paterson • June 28, 2018 -
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6 strategies for a successful college merger
Veteran college president also says the new institution needs to stand out competitively after the merger.
By James Paterson • June 27, 2018 -
Will SCOTUS ruling on union fees impact higher education?
The Supreme Court ruled public sector union fees are unconstitutional — a decision that may mean that professors, graduate employees and staff will have less say in how their institutions are run, one expert says.
By Shalina Chatlani • June 27, 2018 -
Summer enrollment up, thanks to increased Pell Grant availability
A move by Congress last year to make funding year-round has boosted summer session numbers at some institutions.
By James Paterson • June 22, 2018 -
Top U.S. colleges should expand enrollment, expert says
Comparing American institutions' limited student bodies with those of leading international colleges, Jeffrey Selingo argues the U.S. needs more capacity.
By James Paterson • June 22, 2018 -
U of Washington to pay $127,000 to settle free speech lawsuit
The College Republicans alleged that a security fee they had to pay for an event was unfair.
By James Paterson • June 20, 2018 -
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HR function increasingly critical to higher ed's mission
Creative new ways for finding and retaining valuable employees are more important than ever for colleges and universities.
By James Paterson • June 20, 2018 -
Connecticut community colleges to merge in two stages
The Board of Regents is expected to approve the proposal to initially develop three regional structures.
By James Paterson • June 20, 2018 -
Perkins Act, with CTE focus, gaining momentum in Senate
With career and technical education in the national spotlight, a Senate committee may act soon on reauthorization.
By James Paterson • June 19, 2018 -
No consensus on how to handle free speech on campuses
Some faculty members recommend firm policies so there are clear restrictions and outcomes.
By James Paterson • June 19, 2018 -
U of Michigan: Lawsuit presents ‘false caricature’ of its free speech policies
The university denies restricting any students from expressing their views, noting conservative speakers have been allowed on campus.
By James Paterson • June 19, 2018 -
Study shows support for low-income students pays off
A report documents that one university's initiative helped enroll thousands more students per year.
By James Paterson • June 18, 2018 -
Lawsuit claims Harvard ranked Asian-American applicants lower for personal traits
The suit charges the university violated Asian-Americans' civil rights by systematically discriminating against them with a soft quota.
By James Paterson • June 18, 2018 -
How liberal arts colleges are making their case
The institutions are promoting the value of liberal arts, reporting that employers want their graduates' skills and that graduates earn comparable incomes.
By James Paterson • June 18, 2018 -
Another community college approved for bachelor's degrees
Some 90 community colleges nationwide now offer four-year programs, concerning some traditional baccalaureate institutions.
By James Paterson • June 15, 2018 -
Colleges consider value of limiting students' roommate choice
A variety of standards are in place at institutions, from students having no choice to more than half selecting roommates like themselves.
By James Paterson • June 14, 2018 -
Ohio State to allow some officers to carry concealed guns
The policy exempts campus and other police from state law restricting concealed weapons.
By James Paterson • June 13, 2018 -
5 keys to boosting student retention
Strategies range from building a sense of belonging to generating robust data analytics to helping with parking tickets.
By James Paterson • June 11, 2018 -
Universities paid $10.5M to settle harassment claims
The claims involve 22 institutions and systems and 59 settlements during the past two years.
By James Paterson • June 8, 2018 -
Pennsylvania system loosens control over college offerings as budgets tighten
Consultant recommends fast-tracking majors at smaller state institutions to help boost enrollment.
By James Paterson • June 8, 2018 -
Wisconsin to examine practices after rehiring of accused sexual harasser
An associate dean accused of sexual harassment at one University of Wisconsin campus is hired by another campus in the system.
By James Paterson • June 6, 2018 -
State authorization rule to be delayed for two more years
The Department of Education confirms continuing limbo for distance education offerings.
By Autumn A. Arnett , Jarrett Carter • May 30, 2018
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