Policy & Legal: Page 205
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Court: 'Tenure' doesn't guarantee continuous employment
A federal appellate court decides in favor of a school in a wrongful firing case brought by a former professor.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 7, 2012 -
New effort aimed at 'completion-focused' federal financial aid programs
A new initiative with high profile patrons, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, looks to "reimagine" federal financial aid.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 7, 2012 -
GASB changes might unbalance university balance sheets
New guidelines designed to improve the way state and local governments report pension liabilities and expenses may complicate universities' financial pictures.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 7, 2012 -
U. of Texas hopes to sway Justice Kennedy in race-conscious admissions case
Justice Kennedy is seen as the court's swing vote on the issue.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 7, 2012 -
Chinese education stocks hurt by bookkeeping doubts
Forbes looks at the cases of New Oriental Education and Ambow Education, evaluating the future of Chinese education stocks.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 6, 2012 -
Deep Dive
Education Dive's top 12 list resources of the summer
Class will be back in session soon. Get prepared with knowledge and resources from Education Dive's most popular list features of Summer 2012.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 3, 2012 -
New NCAA enforcement model receives endorsement of college presidents
Presidents put off a vote despite endorsement.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 3, 2012 -
University Of Louisville To Weigh Calls For Chick-Fil-A Shutdown Over 'Traditional Marriage' Remarks
University of Louisville Provost Shirley Willihnganz plans to meet with campus groups concerning statements by Chick-fil-A President Dan Cathy that some have criticized as homophobic and intolerant. Read more »
By Lindsey Smith • Aug. 2, 2012 -
Texas higher education agency proposes merit-based college funding
The state hopes holding schools to a higher standard will increase graduation rate and number of graduates in high-demand fields.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 2, 2012 -
For-profit colleges in California lose state grants
Higher standards in the Golden State hit for-profit schools the hardest.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 2, 2012 -
Baylor Law School applicant sues, accusing school of biased admissions process
Michael Kamps claims that the school is discriminating against older applicants, and demands a change to its admission standards.
By Lindsey Smith • Aug. 2, 2012 -
Drops in summer enrollment following elimination of year-round Pell Grant
Some colleges are wary of program's end affecting completion and enrollment.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 2, 2012 -
Career Education reports $100 million loss amid challenges
The company announced a net loss of $100.2 million for the second quarter.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 1, 2012 -
Singularity University places new restrictions on student startups
The potentially soon-to-be-for-profit university has tightened the reins on student-developed intellectual property ownership.
By Lindsey Smith • July 31, 2012 -
Cal State gets tentative faculty agreement to avert strike
The California Faculty Association and the Board of Trustees will have to ratify the agreement for it to become official.
By Brian Warmoth • July 31, 2012 -
Education Department quietly backs away from state authorization
The decision was announced in five-page attachment to “Dear Colleague” letters.
By Roger Riddell • July 31, 2012 -
For-profits grilled in critical Senate report
The report concludes a two-year investigation by Sen. Tom Harkin.
By Roger Riddell • July 30, 2012 -
Court ruling highlights tough issues faced by academic couples
Pre-employment discussions with Brown University protected couple in Rhode Island Supreme Court ruling.
By Roger Riddell • July 30, 2012 -
The higher education tax credit debate
The Christian Science Monitor looks at the Pell Grant program, tax benefits and the returns on investment for government help.
By Brian Warmoth • July 27, 2012 -
Florida governor's higher education panel considers reforms
Panel remains confident it can meet its deadline.
By Roger Riddell • July 27, 2012 -
Fewer Virginia and Maryland parents investing in college savings plans
The rising cost of higher education has made it harder for American families to invest in college savings plans.
By Lindsey Smith • July 26, 2012 -
Mountain State University not enrolling students for fall
MSU is reducing the sizes of its faculty and student body in preparation for possible accreditation loss.
By Lindsey Smith • July 26, 2012 -
African-American education office announced by Obama administration
The election-year announcement comes as President Obama speaks to the National Urban League Wednesday night.
By Brian Warmoth • July 25, 2012 -
American Bar Association fines University of Illinois law school $250,000
The school will have to post a copy of the censure on its website.
By Brian Warmoth • July 25, 2012 -
Vermont governor's advisory group suggests privatizing more University of Vermont board seats
Nearly half of school's current board positions are politically-appointed.
By Roger Riddell • July 25, 2012
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