University chiefs share 3 takeaways on evolving role of accreditation [CHEA 2016]

Leaders from Heritage University and University of California-Merced offer thoughts on agencies' roles and how they should oversee non-traditional providers.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 1, 2016

Well-meaning '15 to Finish' campaigns may overload working students

The campaigns encourage students to take at least 15 credits per semester to graduate on time, but for working students, the push may not be a good thing — especially if required.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 1, 2016

Duncan, Pearson, and collaborative models: The week's most-read education news

Fall behind? Get the latest on former education secretary Arne Duncan, Pearson's restructuring, device success in North Carolina, and more here.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 29, 2016

Federal judge limits restrictions on for-profits in Massachusetts case

Strict regulations of for-profit colleges in the state were largely upheld by a federal judge this week, but two were struck down on first amendment grounds.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 29, 2016

How school choice could reduce student debt in higher ed

The school choice movement has led to a growing number of charter schools at the K-12 level and policies favoring private school vouchers, but what about higher ed?

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 28, 2016

DeVry latest target of FTC in lawsuit over deceptive practices

The Federal Trade Commission announced a lawsuit against the for-profit university Wednesday, alleging it deceived students about their job prospects following graduation.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 28, 2016

Chicago State in limbo without budget resolution

Illinois is nearly seven months into a budget standoff that has sent ripples throughout the state economy and threatened the very existence of the university.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 26, 2016

Higher ed spending up slightly, on average, among the states

Amounts ranged from .1% to 16%, but 39 states reported increases in spending, showing continued, modest growth nationwide.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 26, 2016

Presidents to watch, e-days, and tenure: The week’s most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest on Gates-funded teacher transformation centers, the changing face of snow days, and more here.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 22, 2016

NLRB rejects Carroll College bid for tenured faculty union

The decision was the first test of the 2014 Pacific Lutheran decision, which offered an opening for faculty unionizing at private colleges, but the latest decision went the other way.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 22, 2016

Ed Dept to release list of Title IX waiver schools

A number of schools, including 60 under the Obama administration, have received exemptions from the gender equity law to legally discriminate against LGBT students and employees.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 21, 2016

Survey: 21% of undergraduate women have been sexually assaulted in college

The proportion on one of the nine campuses surveyed by the Bureau of Justice Statistics and RTI International was as high as 38%.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 21, 2016

Study finds full-time community college students more successful than part-timers

A comprehensive look at graduation rates for students from South King County in Washington covered seven community and technical colleges, revealing best practices.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 21, 2016

Consolidations offer win-win partnerships that mergers are not

While mergers are intrusive, unequal paths forward, consolidations can bring a range of financial benefits that respect the strengths of both institutions and provide mutual growth.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 21, 2016

U of Phoenix off DoD probation, Apollo still owes FTC documents

The for-profit is once again free to recruit prospective students on military bases, but parent company Apollo Education Group isn't out of the woods yet.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 20, 2016

Bard College faces 3 federal complaints over handling of sexual assault allegations

Two complaints were filed by recent alumnae, and a third was from current students accusing President Leon Botstein of undercutting trust in the college’s response structure.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 20, 2016

New report shows dismal transfer, grad rates for community college students

The Community College Research Center at Columbia's Teachers College has found only 14% of community college students nationwide transfer and graduate in six years.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 20, 2016

Higher ed teaching force continues to shift away from tenure

Union organizing could usher in a new era in the history of tenure, which has seen both rises and falls.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 19, 2016

Tennessee makes $1M push to increase adult higher ed enrollment

The effort includes an advertising blitz with billboards and commercials touting the benefits to returning students, including the ability to set a strong example for their children.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 19, 2016

Should holistic admissions policies be more transparent?

Rebecca Zwick, author of the forthcoming book 'Who Gets In? Strategies for Fair and Effective College Admissions,' argues that secretive admissions processes end up being unfair.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 19, 2016

Cuomo pushes more CUNY costs onto NYC

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's latest budget proposal includes shifting a third of the university system’s costs back onto the city.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 19, 2016

Critics question whether Obama has done enough for HBCUs

The president's response to a question during a Louisiana town hall meeting has some questioning his administration's approach to historically black institutions.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 19, 2016

Outcomes, Gen Z, and Apollo’s potential sale: The week’s most-read education news

Fall behind? Catch up on Educause's 2016 list of top IT issues and technologies of 2016 and more here.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 15, 2016

6 higher ed presidents to watch in 2016

For better or worse, a mix of success, protests, and scandals are garnering attention for these leaders.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 15, 2016

City College of San Francisco faces financial scandal amid accreditation woes

The troubled community college is still on shaky footing with its accreditor amid reports of potential misuse of funds by administrators, including resigning chancellor Art Tyler.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 15, 2016