Policy & Legal: Page 149
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For-profit Bridgepoint facing 2 investigations
Bridgepoint Education and its Ashford University subsidiary are the targets of investigations by Massachusetts' attorney general and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
By Keith Button • July 28, 2014 -
First votes taken in Higher Education Act's long road to reauthorization
The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives are taking different approaches to the legislation.
By Keith Button • July 28, 2014 -
U.S. Senators: Higher ed should be a high priority for states
Democrats and Republicans on the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions last week offered their ideas for improving higher ed.
By Keith Button • July 28, 2014 -
UT football players accused of rape arrested, suspended
The cases are the second and third at the university this year.
By Keith Button • July 25, 2014 -
In wake of NYT article, Hobart and William Smith Colleges vow change
Officials say policies and procedures for handling campus rape cases will change following an alleged mishandling.
By Keith Button • July 25, 2014 -
Ohio State fires marching band director over culture of intimidation
An investigation revealed a culture that encouraged alcohol abuse and sexual harassment.
By Keith Button • July 25, 2014 -
Student Veterans of America blacklists Corinthian Colleges
The for-profit faces uncertainty over the future of the schools, and because of recruitment practices of the colleges.
By Keith Button • July 24, 2014 -
Alabama Gov. Bentley seeks ASU trustees' resignation
Two Alabama State University trustees who proposed bylaws to strip the school's president of much of her power have been asked to step down.
By Keith Button • July 24, 2014 -
California law allows 'sip and spit' imbibing in brewing and winemaking classes
The new law allows college students under 21 to drink alcohol in certain classes under very limited conditions, as long as it is not swallowed.
By Keith Button • July 24, 2014 -
U.S. Army War College investigating plagiarism allegations against senator
Sen. John Walsh is accused of plagiarizing much of his master's thesis paper.
By Keith Button • July 24, 2014 -
For-profit Minnesota School of Business, Globe U. sued over sales tactics
Minnesota's attorney general says the two schools have committed consumer fraud.
By Keith Button • July 23, 2014 -
Bryman College the latest for-profit chain in danger of closing
BioHealth College Inc., owner of Bryman, has filed for bankruptcy and been placed on heightened financial monitoring status by the U.S. Department of Education.
By Keith Button • July 23, 2014 -
Cal State scales back enrollment growth on less-than-expected state funding boost
The university system will receive a $142.2 million funding increase from the state, not the $237.6 million it requested.
By Keith Button • July 23, 2014 -
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Howard U. names Frederick president
Can the cancer surgeon turn the historically black university around?
By Roger Riddell • July 22, 2014 -
U. of St. Thomas adjuncts vote down proposed union
The Service Employees International Union effort lost by a wide margin.
By Keith Button • July 22, 2014 -
New America Foundation: Colleges should leverage Common Core adoption
A new report argues that colleges, universities, and state policymakers, now have an opportunity to improve the path from high school to higher ed.
By Keith Button • July 22, 2014 -
NCAA eliminates name-likeness releases
Student-athletes will no longer be asked to sign a form allowing their names and likenesses to be used without compensation.
By Keith Button • July 21, 2014 -
Bin Laden raid planner may be UT system's next chancellor
Adm. William McRaven is reportedly a leading pick to replace Francisco Cigarroa.
By Roger Riddell • July 21, 2014 -
Turmoil places Pasadena City College's reputation, accreditation in jeopardy
Observers say both the faculty and president of Pasadena City College deserve blame for a communications breakdown.
By Keith Button • July 21, 2014 -
UConn settles sex assault lawsuit for $1.28M
The lawsuit filed by a group of five current and former students claimed that the university mishandled their cases.
By Keith Button • July 21, 2014 -
Deep Dive
What do state funding boosts mean for higher ed?
As a new AASCU report shows, state higher ed funding is continuing to rise in the wake of the recession — but not without policy implications.
By Roger Riddell • July 18, 2014 -
State of New York investigating DeVry Education Group
As with others in the for-profit college sector, the company's marketing practices are being called into question.
By Roger Riddell • July 18, 2014 -
Light penalties typical for alcohol incidents at colleges
Campus police typically don't issue citations to students in alcohol-related incidents, a new study reports.
By Keith Button • July 18, 2014 -
Report: 'Pay It Forward' college financing riddled with issues
A new AASCU paper details multiple problems with the Pay It Forward model of college financing for students.
By Keith Button • July 18, 2014 -
Professors honored for $60B research initially considered impractical
The professors won the Golden Goose Award for work that led to the FCC's wireless spectrum auctions.
By Keith Button • July 18, 2014
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