Ed Dept expands CBE experiment to include subscription tuition

The department’s competency-based education experiment gives schools the freedom to provide credit for prior experience.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 18, 2015

Will Ed Dept have more talk than action with accreditors?

The Obama administration has proposed a range of tough new policies for accreditors, but its own history shows hesitation to actually crack down.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 18, 2015

Baylor U expects to opt out of Texas campus carry law

Baylor President and Chancellor Ken Starr told a gathering Monday he had 'little doubt' the university would opt out, using its freedom to do so as a private institution.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 17, 2015

Sorority opposition to Safe Campus Act prompts umbrella groups' switch

The North-American Interfraternity Conference and the National Panhellenic Conference pulled support from the controversial bill after first lobbying for it.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 17, 2015

NCAA president discusses ethical responsibilities to athletes

Mark Emmert told a group of university leaders they have a responsibility to prevent ‘mismatches' on their campuses.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 17, 2015

Education Management Corp to pay $95.5M in fraud violation

The company saw a $684 million loss last year amid hundreds of job cuts, though it still has more than 20,000 employees.

By Deborah Barrington • Nov. 16, 2015

Survey identifies policies for on-campus and online adjuncts as place for improvement

Often the same policies govern on-campus and online adjuncts, but the one-size-fits-all approach may be flawed. 

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 16, 2015

Repercussions from EPA's surprise campus inspections

Unannounced inspections can catch institutions off guard if they haven't planned for haz mat safety.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 13, 2015

Oregon Promise prepares to accept 7,000 tuition-free students

The second statewide promise program, after Tennessee, expects 7,000 students to attend community college with free tuition at the start of the next academic year.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 13, 2015

Silicon Valley consultants outline new accreditation system — is it innovative enough?

The model was designed for alternative education providers applying for the Dept. of Ed's experimental sites program, but creators think it can be extended to all of higher ed.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 13, 2015

Obama strengthens protections for veterans in higher ed

The administration will provide more information to help prospective students compare schools and increase oversight and enforcement of bad actors.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 11, 2015

PA state school system in fight over health care costs

The increased health plan costs  are for non-teaching staff, but the union representing faculty and coaches rejected a similar deal during contract negotiations.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 11, 2015

Arne Duncan calls for three overarching changes to higher ed

The outgoing secretary of ed said there has been progress, but suggested there are more areas for enrichment.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 10, 2015

Missouri chancellor follows president, resigns after protests

The chancellor, who had drawn the ire of the grad student community, will take another position at the school.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 10, 2015

Mizzou president resigns amid unrest over campus racial tensions

A faculty walkout was the final straw in a week that saw a boycott from the school's football team and a grad student's hunger strike.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 9, 2015

U of Missouri football players united in potential boycott over racial incidents

The boycott comes as a Missouri grad student continues a hunger strike in protest of racial hostilities and President Tim Wolfe.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 9, 2015

Cal State Fullerton math prof's reprimand upheld by campus president

Alain Bourget has been fighting a reprimand for assigning a cheaper algebra textbook than the one decided by his department.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 9, 2015

U of Texas to require diversity in administrative hiring process

The school's chancellor has instituted 'the Rooney rule,' requiring a person of color and woman to make it to final round interviews.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 9, 2015

Obama administration imposes new requirements on accreditors

The changes will consolidate public data to simplify finding out how accreditors’ institutions do on outcomes and streamline accreditation for some.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 9, 2015

At the U of Montana, OCR complaint viewed as a ‘positive’

While schools that don't ensure accessibility in their online systems are at risk of OCR complaints, the commitment to developing such access is a major one.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 6, 2015

Educause 2015: What you need to know from higher ed IT's premier gathering

Miss the show? We've gathered all of our coverage in one place for your convenience.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 6, 2015

More pressure for colleges as accused students win lawsuits

Students facing disciplinary action for sexual assault allegations are fighting back in courts and, in recent months, have begun winning due process cases.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 6, 2015

Indiana U Southeast chancellor calls for more funding

Days from the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Higher Education Act, Ray Wallace argues greater investment is once again needed to expand access.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 6, 2015

American Academy of Arts and Sciences commission to study higher ed's future

The Commission on the Future of Undergraduate Education will be financed by $2.2 million from the Carnegie Corporation.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 5, 2015

Higher ed trustees now expected to do more than give money

While sitting on the board of trustees used to come with little responsibility besides writing a check, institutions are now looking for technical skills.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 5, 2015