Policy & Legal: Page 209
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UConn researcher fights school's decision to terminate him
A professor accused of fabricating research is appealing the University of Connecticut's move to fire him.
By Brian Warmoth • June 20, 2012 -
Interim University of Virginia president disagreed with Sullivan ousting
Temporary replacement Carl Zeithaml speaks out about the unfolding situation in Charlottesville.
By Brian Warmoth • June 20, 2012 -
Complete College America declares war on remediation
Complete College America is on a crusade to improve remedial education, which it says is hopelessly broken and failing students. The group has had big successes in a campaign that is gathering steam, but some community college leaders say their rhetoric and proposed fixes go too far. That diss...
By Shehryar Nabi • June 19, 2012 -
Government report cites millions in unclaimed education tax breaks
2009 records show 1.5 million filers may have neglected to take advantage of higher ed-related tax benefits
By Brian Warmoth • June 18, 2012 -
Undocumented students to avoid deportation following Obama announcement
Approved candidates who have lived in the country long enough to receive work authorization
By Brian Warmoth • June 18, 2012 -
British government allows public-private competition in higher ed
The British government previously set limits on the number of private university students who could receive tax-funded loans
By Brian Warmoth • June 14, 2012 -
University of Wisconsin launching new dual-enrollment program for high school students
Students will be able to earn college credits, and high schools will be able to keep state funding
By Brian Warmoth • June 12, 2012 -
Barriers to competency-based education may be lifting, panel says
WASHINGTON - Competency-based higher education's time may have arrived, but no college has gone all-in with a degree program that qualifies for federal aid and is based on competency rather than time in class. Colleges blame regulatory barriers for the hold-up. The U.S. Education Departmen...
By Brian Warmoth • June 8, 2012 -
Men's Track Programs Not Coming Back This Year, Says Western Michigan University Trustees
Although Western Michigan University will have a new surface at Kanley Track this fall, don't expect a men's track team to trek it. Read more »
By Brian Warmoth • June 7, 2012 -
University in Denver could lower tuition costs for undocumented immigrants
The Metropolitan State College of Denver's newly-authorized tutions rates would make college more affordable for undocumented students from the state
By Brian Warmoth • June 7, 2012 -
A look at the reasons behind skyrocketing college costs
The Christian Science Monitor looks at the root causes of tuition growth in higher ed
By Brian Warmoth • June 6, 2012 -
Jury seated for Sandusky trial
Former Penn State University football coach's jury included former employees and alumni from the school
By Brian Warmoth • June 6, 2012 -
10 education systems give go-ahead for 'shopping sheet' to simplify college cost explanations
White House worked with leaders to develop new standards for a one-sheet summary of annual expenses for students
By Brian Warmoth • June 6, 2012 -
Wisconsin governor survives vote, faculty unions suffer a blow
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker keeps his job as attempt to recall him fails
By Brian Warmoth • June 6, 2012 -
Students push back against UW president's recommended tuition hikes
President Kevin Reilly's plan could raise UW-Madison tuition to over $10,000 per year
By Brian Warmoth • June 5, 2012 -
Higher education leaders to urge Ohio college trustees to ban smoking, tobacco on campuses
New measure urges an outright elimination of tobacco products at the state's 14 universities and 23 community colleges
By Brian Warmoth • June 4, 2012 -
Treatment of military Employees Earns Award For Western Michigan University President
Employees in the military at WMU maintain seniority, a pension and other benefits while they are on duty
By Brian Warmoth • June 3, 2012 -
U.S. officials try to assuage international educators' concerns on English programs
Speakers from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security addressed continuing confusion over the agency’s interpretation of a new federal law requiring accreditation of intensive English programs Thursday at the annual NAFSA: Association of International Educators conference
By Brian Warmoth • June 1, 2012 -
Obama campaign customizing its 'higher education' ads
President Obama’s campaign is airing five different versions of an education-themed television ad that emphasizes the importance of education in people’s lives including his own
By Brian Warmoth • May 31, 2012 -
College health officials told incentive-based programs don't work
College health officials who rely on incentives to promote healthy behavior among students got a rude (but good-humored) awakening here Tuesday morning during the keynote address of the American College Health Association's annual convention
By Brian Warmoth • May 30, 2012 -
Asian-American group urges Supreme Court to bar race-conscious admissions
A brief filed Tuesday with the U.S. Supreme Court seeks to shake up the legal and political calculus of a case that could determine the constitutionality of programs in which colleges consider the race or ethnicity of applicants
By Brian Warmoth • May 30, 2012 -
8 states get No Child Left Behind waivers
Another eight states are gaining flexibility from the Bush-era No Child Left Behind law, U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan said Tuesday
By Brian Warmoth • May 29, 2012 -
Taking stock of the completion agenda's benefits, and limits
The college "completion agenda" has helped community colleges face facts about where they fall short
By Brian Warmoth • May 29, 2012 -
Adjunct loses courses after going public about threats she received
In the fall, Sissy Bradford took a public stand -- unpopular with many in San Antonio -- about separation of church and state
By Brian Warmoth • May 29, 2012 -
University of Toledo Joins Reeher Fundraising Platform to Identify Top Prospects, Prepare for $200 Million Campaign
The University of Toledo has joined the Reeher Platform, the first shared management system dedicated to higher education fundraising in which features and tools added for one customer benefit all. Located in Toledo, Ohio, the public research university serves 23,085 students and more than 125...
By Brian Warmoth • May 28, 2012
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