Policy & Legal: Page 183
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ACLU sues N.J. over religious schools' funding
Is the state's use of tax dollars on faith-based schools in violation of the separation of church and state?
By Roger Riddell • June 25, 2013 -
U.S. Supreme Court raises bar on retaliation in medical school case
The ruling requires plaintiffs to prove retaliation would not have occurred without wrongful action.
By Roger Riddell • June 25, 2013 -
Report: U.S. education lags despite highest per-student spending
The new report from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development examines education statistics from 42 countries.
By Roger Riddell • June 25, 2013 -
U.S. Supreme Court turns back race-based U. of Texas admissions case
In a 7-1 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled a federal appeals court needed to subject the case to a higher degree of scrutiny.
By Davide Savenije • June 24, 2013 -
'Jesus-stomping' instructor's contract renewed at Florida Atlantic U.
Deandre Poole will once again teach at the university for the 2013-14 academic year.
By Roger Riddell • June 24, 2013 -
Mark Mitsui named U.S. deputy assistant secretary for community colleges
Mitsui will support community college access and completion goals in his new role.
By Roger Riddell • June 24, 2013 -
FSU breach prompts Fla. education commissioner to call for data security review
Personal information for around 47,000 enrolled in a teacher participation program was publicly exposed for two weeks.
By Roger Riddell • June 24, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Why universities should fear the worsening student debt crisis
U.S. student loan debt has passed $1.1 trillion, and it's not just a problem for students.
By Davide Savenije • June 21, 2013 -
With Dragas' exit, AAUP changes tone on U. of Virginia's shared governance
The association says the end of Helen Dragas' term as rector of the Board of Visitors is a positive development.
By Roger Riddell • June 21, 2013 -
U. of Colorado regents approve study of school's perceived liberal bias
The survey was approved to determine how diverse the school's political climate really is.
By Roger Riddell • June 21, 2013 -
N.D. Board of Higher Education rejects outgoing chancellor's 'illegal' evaluations
The board described the evaluations as repugnant, offensive and unprofessional.
By Roger Riddell • June 21, 2013 -
American Enterprise Institute announces new Center on Higher Education Reform
The think tank's new arm will focus on reform efforts ranging from poor completion rates to rising tuition and student debt.
By Roger Riddell • June 21, 2013 -
Misled student wins $13M lawsuit against for-profit college
Jennifer Kerr says she was misled by Vatterott College about not only what their degree could provide, but about what degree program she was even enrolled in.
By Roger Riddell • June 20, 2013 -
Three university presidents blasted by outgoing N.D. system chancellor
Having one month left in his position didn't stop Chancellor Hamid Shirvani from unloading criticism on three presidents in their annual performance evaluations.
By Roger Riddell • June 19, 2013 -
Are the humanities and social sciences as important as STEM?
A new report from the American Academy of Arts and Sciences says they are just as important for the country's economic future.
By Roger Riddell • June 19, 2013 -
Are colleges of education an 'industry of mediocrity?'
A new report by the National Council on Teacher Quality and U.S. News & World Report argues that they are.
By Roger Riddell • June 18, 2013 -
NYU funds vacation home loans for executives and star professors
Is the practice "too sexy" for higher ed?
By Roger Riddell • June 18, 2013 -
R. Owen Williams to step down as president of Transylvania University
Faculty leaders drafted a 35-page document calling for his resignation.
By Roger Riddell • June 18, 2013 -
Study: Widening achievement gap driving U.S. education's world rankings slide
The U.S. must divert more funding to low-income schools if it wants to remain competitive.
By Roger Riddell • June 18, 2013 -
Howard U. to cut 75 staff positions in reorganization effort
The cuts come as the school deals with a public rift over finances and management on its board of trustees.
By Roger Riddell • June 17, 2013 -
Montana increases graduation rates with community college investment
The state now leads the rest of the nation in college graduation rates thanks to its investment in two-year degrees.
By Roger Riddell • June 17, 2013 -
Republicans blast Democrats' 'congestion of mandates' on education
Despite some agreement on student loans, major disagreements remain in the debate over K-12 education policy.
By Roger Riddell • June 17, 2013 -
AAUP removes two administrations from censured list, adds two more
The organization also deferred action on one university until 2014.
By Roger Riddell • June 17, 2013 -
Do MOOCs create threats to professors' intellectual property?
The AAUP says yes.
By Roger Riddell • June 14, 2013 -
300 University of Louisville faculty, staff and administrators accept buyouts
The buyouts are estimated to save the school over $2.75 million.
By Roger Riddell • June 14, 2013
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