Policy & Legal: Page 187
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Student body pres. to veto GLBT funding opt-out at Texas A&M
A controversial bill seeking to defund the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered Resource Center seems to have met its demise.
By Davide Savenije • April 5, 2013 -
Jindal budget a source of concern for La. higher ed chief
The budget counts on uncertain financing to fund the state's public colleges.
By Roger Riddell • April 5, 2013 -
NYC comptroller wants for-profits to disclose student debt data
Specifically, he's issued a release calling on DeVry and Career Education to do so.
By Roger Riddell • April 5, 2013 -
Cleveland State University administration receives vote of no confidence
The faculty felt they had not played enough of a role in the decision to convert its undergraduate curriculum to mostly three-credit-hour courses.
By Roger Riddell • April 4, 2013 -
Faculty layoffs spark AAUP condemnation at Southern U. at Baton Rouge
The American Association of University Professors may vote to censure the university.
By Roger Riddell • April 4, 2013 -
Did Rutgers' president know about coach's abuse?
Rutgers president Robert L. Barchi is facing criticism in the wake of the Mike Rice, Jr. basketball scandal.
By Roger Riddell • April 3, 2013 -
Researcher accused of stealing cancer research for China
Hua Jun Zhao may face up to 15 years in prison for the alleged espionage.
By Roger Riddell • April 3, 2013 -
Homeland Security emergency prep program enlists seven colleges
The selected schools range from universities to community colleges and public to private in both urban and rural locations.
By Roger Riddell • April 3, 2013 -
Harvard spied on employees even more than previously reported
The Ivy League school's dean revealed a previously unmentioned second round of March e-mail searches Tuesday night.
By Roger Riddell • April 3, 2013 -
Judge rules in favor of UNC housekeeper in harassment case
The housekeeper was sexually harassed by supervisors as early as 2007.
By Roger Riddell • April 2, 2013 -
Towson law professor quits ethics panel amid plagiarism allegations
Benjamin Neal insists he did nothing wrong and gave credit in the form of notations, footnotes and bibliographies.
By Roger Riddell • April 1, 2013 -
Why was 'Jesus-stomping' professor put on leave?
Florida Altantic University professor Deandre Poole is on paid leave after his controversial "stomp on Jesus" exercise in class.
By Roger Riddell • April 1, 2013 -
NM college suspends student newspaper over 'sex issue'
The suspension came just six hours after the controversial issue's publication.
By Roger Riddell • March 28, 2013 -
Boston College faculty back students in hot water over condom distribution
The university stated in a letter that students distributing condoms were in violation of the school's Jesuit values and traditions.
By Roger Riddell • March 28, 2013 -
Chicago State president fires VP for questioning salary hikes
The vice president of administration and finance, Glenn Meeks, says his firing was a retaliation for questioning the salary increases.
By Roger Riddell • March 28, 2013 -
UNC students protest proposed budget cuts, campus closures
The proposed budget cuts of more than $140 million also include a 12% tuition hike at some campuses.
By Roger Riddell • March 28, 2013 -
Budget report: Higher ed must cut costs, not raise tuition
A newly released report from the National Association of State Budget Officers provides their view on what is causing the crisis and how to fix it.
By Davide Savenije • March 27, 2013 -
How did a bookstore director embezzle over $1M from Missouri State U.?
The university is expected to recover nearly all of the money lost.
By Roger Riddell • March 27, 2013 -
UNC suspends sex assault victim's honor court case
Sophomore Landen Gambill, a sex assault victim, was brought before the school's honor court for allegedly intimidating her attacker.
By Roger Riddell • March 27, 2013 -
Gov. Scott blasts plan to raise tuition in Fla.
As expected, Florida Gov. Rick Scott, who is pushing a tuition freeze proposal, refused the state House's tuition hike plan.
By Roger Riddell • March 26, 2013 -
N.J. to take over troubled Camden school district
Gov. Chris Christie said the troubled district was beyond solving its problems without the state's help.
By Roger Riddell • March 26, 2013 -
Florida House pursues 6% tuition hike
The move puts the state's House at odds with Gov. Rick Scott's plans.
By Roger Riddell • March 26, 2013 -
Bill will restore military tuition aid through end of Sept.
Active duty service members receive as much as $4,500 annually from the tuition assistance program.
By Roger Riddell • March 26, 2013 -
U. of S.C. professor ordered to stop selling securities
The order from the state attorney general is related to professor Richard Routh's private university start-up.
By Roger Riddell • March 26, 2013 -
Supreme Court to rule on Mich.'s race-conscious admissions ban
The case is now the second major affirmative action case on the court's docket.
By Roger Riddell • March 25, 2013
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