Policy & Legal: Page 160
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U. of Michigan employees report to work in snow, deep freeze
Many are unhappy that school did not shut down at campus, where classes resume Wednesday.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 7, 2014 -
Corinthian Colleges Inc. may face government legal action
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is looking into the use of student loans.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 7, 2014 -
Former president Clinton on for-profit college payroll
Clinton works for Laureate Education Inc., the country's biggest for-profit college company by enrollment.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 7, 2014 -
University of California campuses go smoke-free
UCLA led the pack and now the rest are following suit.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 7, 2014 -
Duncan agrees to additional $5,000 fine against Va. Tech
Officials initially wanted the school to pay a second $27,500 fine as a result of the April 2007 campus massacre.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 6, 2014 -
Rising cost of prepaid university plans prices out some families
Florida's plans were meant to make universities more affordable, but some families are opting for community college.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 6, 2014 -
Kansas regents' policy on firing over tweets may have legal holes
The new rules are being re-evaluated.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 6, 2014 -
Yale's new president continuing outreach to city around it
Peter Salovey comes into the job after his predecessor held the position for 20 years.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 6, 2014 -
Online learning and Kansas' twitter policy: This week's most read education news
Is student data privacy only a major breach away from becoming the next big issue in ed?
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 3, 2014 -
Deep Dive
How have academic boycott movements effected change?
As these four examples show, the time-honored tactic has mixed results.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 3, 2014 -
Are college 'sticker prices' a work of fiction?
Despite a trend toward 'tuition resets,' there are plenty of schools where no one pays full price.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 3, 2014 -
San Francisco City College gets reprieve from judge
The school can remain open until a trial is held on its accreditor's decision.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 3, 2014 -
UW System reveals 3 presidential finalists
Dive Brief: The University of Wisconsin System revealed three finalists for its presidency on Thursday. The finalists include University of Wisconsin Colleges and University of Wisconsin-Extension Chancellor Raymond W. Cross, Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Ex...
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 2, 2014 -
3 universities selected for U.S. drone testing
The universities will help determine safety standards and training guidelines for a 2015 integration deadline.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 2, 2014 -
Kansas re-evaluating policy on firing faculty over tweets
The policy had been criticized for harming academic freedom.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 2, 2014 -
U. of Illinois keeps track of political attempts to sway admissions
A special list was set up after a 2009 investigation uncovered favoritism.
By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 30, 2013 -
Recent college graduates have heaviest loan burden ever
The average student loan debt hit $29,400 for 2012 grads.
By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 27, 2013 -
Florida ruling backs tougher tenure regulations
Community college instructors had fought the new rules.
By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 27, 2013 -
More small colleges charging students 'sticker-price' tuition
But with a lower advertised price, schools are trying to be more realistic with students and families.
By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 26, 2013 -
Vermont plan would give high school seniors full-time college courses
The new program expects 240 students in the fall.
By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 20, 2013 -
Occidental College hit with online attack over sexual assault reporting
The school has received hundreds of fake rape allegations.
By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 20, 2013 -
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Alabama State U. tells accrediting agency its finances are fine
Amid the controversy, the selection of a new president for the school may be imminent.
By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 19, 2013 -
Obama told to stay out of MOOC market
The president's advisers say he should let competition run its course.
By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 19, 2013 -
Kansas OKs guidelines for firing faculty over tweets
The policy comes after an anti-NRA tweet landed a professor in trouble.
By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 19, 2013 -
Deep DiveThe 8 strangest campus firings and suspensions we saw in 2013
One lesson: Unless they're the subjects you teach, stay out of politics and religion.
By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 18, 2013
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