Policy & Legal: Page 118
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US Ed Dept moves to further address student loan debt
In addition to a potential expansion of federal repayment options, a New Jersey state rep is also alling for a lottery for student debt holders.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 8, 2015 -
More than a third of 2008 first-year students transferred by 2014
The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center’s latest report cautions high transfer rates are a particular concern with performance-based funding.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 8, 2015 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineArtificial Intelligence
As AI continues its forward march in education and the workplace, colleges are grapplling with how best to incorporate the emerging technology into admissions, courrsework and elsewhere
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Free community college plan going before Congress
America’s College Promise Act will offer a federal match of $3 for every $1 states invest to waive two years of tuition and fees.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 8, 2015 -
Campus SaVE Act requires greater action by colleges
The act addresses violence against women in the form of stalking, assault, and rape, requiring a host of new campus policies.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 7, 2015 -
UC San Diego files conspiracy suit against researcher, USC
USC poached a prominent Alzheimer’s researcher, and UC San Diego claims he and his team conspired to steal funding and data.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 7, 2015 -
State schools shift residency requirements for veterans
Changes at the state level are taking effect to comply with a new federal law requiring public schools to offer veterans and their dependents in-state tuition.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 6, 2015 -
McCaskill speaks out against Clery
The Missouri Democrat said she would support removing the campus safety act entirely, but later clarified that she was referring to certain reporting requirements.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 6, 2015 -
For-profit group to appeal gainful employment decision
The Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities plans to appeal a June 23 ruling that upheld the federal regulation.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 6, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Privacy laws could see overhaul on campuses
Privacy advocates are pushing the Department of Education to issue new guidance over medical records.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 2, 2015 -
Supreme Court decision to re-hear Fisher rattles nerves
Colleges and universities across the country, both public and private, are bracing for a decision that could make their admissions processes much more expensive.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 2, 2015 -
California teacher’s suit could destroy higher ed unions nationwide
The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case about forcing public workers to pay union dues even if they don’t want to.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 2, 2015 -
Colleges and universities face Confederate backlash
Schools or individual buildings named after arguably unworthy historical figures are becoming the targets of local activism.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 2, 2015 -
Kansas State mandates course to prevent sexual assault, alcohol abuse
All students, including part-time and distance learners, will have to take the course to be eligible to register for classes.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 1, 2015 -
Supreme Court will hear UT Austin race-based admissions case again
The case could chip away or put an end to a considerations for race in admissions decisions.
By Tara García Mathewson • June 30, 2015 -
Concerns high over proposed engineering program criteria
Some fear the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology proposal will make grads less competitive.
By Tara García Mathewson • June 29, 2015 -
Impact of gay marriage ruling on Christian schools
The Supreme Court’s ruling legalizing gay marriage nationwide could eliminate tax-exempt status for Christian schools.
By Tara García Mathewson • June 29, 2015 -
Court to Kansas: Rework school funding law, again
A district court ruled Friday that the state's controversial school funding structure is unconstitutional.
By Kate Schimel • June 28, 2015 -
Video, game-based testing, and PowerSchool: The week’s most-read education news
Fall behind? Get caught up on the latest win for 'gainful employment' regulations, video's rising prominence in education, and more right here.
By Roger Riddell • June 26, 2015 -
More Florida students are failing college-level coursework
After legislators banned requirements for remedial courses, students started skipping them and proving they weren’t ready for harder work.
By Tara García Mathewson • June 26, 2015 -
Education Department backs off of college ratings
The department instead plans to launch a consumer-oriented college comparison tool using many of the same metrics it had discussed for ratings.
By Tara García Mathewson • June 26, 2015 -
Education Dept reportedly undercounted Navient wrongdoing
Nearly 78,000 service members will receive a collective $60 million in a Justice Dept settlement that advocates say proves a miscalculation.
By Tara García Mathewson • June 24, 2015 -
Survey explores higher ed severance packages
While only 63 of 400 institutions responded to the survey, 60% of them said they had severance pay agreements with their presidents.
By Tara García Mathewson • June 24, 2015 -
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Gainful employment rule upheld by DC judge
The regulations would require career-focused programs to prove graduates make enough money to repay student loans.
By Tara García Mathewson • June 24, 2015 -
Judge orders Education Management Corp. to continue paying bondholders
The for-profit college operator tried to restructure its assets without bondholder consent and lost.
By Tara García Mathewson • June 24, 2015 -
Columbia Prison Divest
Columbia University pledges to end investments in private prisons
The university previously had millions invested in Corrections Corp. of America.
By Tara García Mathewson • June 24, 2015
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