Policy & Legal: Page 165


  • For-profit Rasmussen switches to novel corporate model

    The school is now a "public benefit corporation."

    By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 24, 2014
  • Schools offer alternative to Obama college ratings

    The group says it supports the president's goals but not the methods.

    By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 24, 2014
  • Leaders of Calif.'s 3 higher ed systems to increase cooperation

    Chief among the areas of interest: Making student transfers easier.

    By Roger Riddell • Jan. 23, 2014
  • La. Gov. Jindal proposes higher ed funding boosts

    A large portion of the funding increase would come from tuition hikes.

    By Roger Riddell • Jan. 22, 2014
  • OSU lab company fraud under investigation by FBI

    A lab company owned by the universit was allegedly defrauded of millions of dollars.

    By Roger Riddell • Jan. 22, 2014
  • Deep Dive

    6 big promises made at Obama's college summit

    Fee waivers for college applications and financial aid for 'gap year' are among the biggest pledges. 

    By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 22, 2014
  • Obama creating task force on campus sexual assault

    The president will give the panel 90 days to come up with recommendations.

    By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 22, 2014
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    For-profit education giant ITT draws government scrutiny

    For the chain of schools, government aid is big business.

    By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 21, 2014
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    CES 2014 and district tech rollouts: The week's most-read education news

    Get caught up on news like Blackboard's MyEdu acquisition and more here.

    By Roger Riddell • Jan. 17, 2014
  • Kansas social media policy unlikely to be put on hold

    The chairman of the board of regents says it is likely to stay in place while reviewed.

    By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 17, 2014
  • Was D.C. college summit too focused on elites?

    The meeting left out schools that are already doing the most for low-income students.

    By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 17, 2014
  • U. of Nebraska's Milliken to lead CUNY

    Milliken is said to be enthusiastic about confronting the issues facing the nation's third-largest public university system.

    By Roger Riddell • Jan. 16, 2014
  • Gun-rights group wants weapons in Fla. college classrooms

    A recent court victory already provides for keeping guns in parked cars on campus. 

    By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 16, 2014
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    Judge upholds Carnegie Mellon's $1.17B patent award

    Marvell Technology Group attempted to have the award reduced by $620 million due to CMU's "unreasonable delays" in pursuing the case.

    By Roger Riddell • Jan. 15, 2014
  • Obama announces N.C. State U. manufacturing institute

    The institute is part of the first of three manufacturing hubs set to be announced nationwide.

    By Roger Riddell • Jan. 15, 2014
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    Calif. setting student academic standards for community college aid

    About 40% of the state's community college students have their fees waived. 

    By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 15, 2014
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    College leaders gather for meeting with Obamas

    The summit ties into Michelle Obama's effort to encourage low-income students to apply to college.

    By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 15, 2014
  • Chicago State University official investigated over plagiarism

    The doctoral dissertation of the interim provost is being examined.

    By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 14, 2014
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    CUNY accuses Brooklyn College official of financial misconduct

    Accusations against Prof. Joseph Wilson include taking a minimum of $200,000 more in salary than he was entitled to receive.

    By Roger Riddell • Jan. 13, 2014
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    Chicago State University again goes after faculty blog

    The school says the site that criticizes administration uses trademarks without permission.

    By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 13, 2014
  • Kansas professors urge hold on new social media policy

    Dozens of senior professors say the policy could affect the most vulnerable staff members. 

    By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 13, 2014
  • Governor plans funding increase for California universities—with a catch

    The governor's proposal calls for no student fee increases. 

    By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 10, 2014
  • California lawmakers reviewing hate crimes on campus

    A bullying incident at San Jose State prompts legislators to act.

    By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 9, 2014
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    Do competency-based programs deserve a shot?

    And if such programs do grow, will higher education have only itself to blame?

    By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 8, 2014
  • Court ruling blocks part of NYU expansion plan

    But the university sees a green light to begin its expansion. 

    By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 8, 2014