Policy & Legal: Page 210
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Experts: Students taking remedial classes graduate far too infrequently; changes needed
Each year, an estimated 1.7 million U.S. college students are steered to remedial classes to catch them up and prepare them for regular coursework
By Brian Warmoth • May 28, 2012 -
Romney unveils higher education platform
The presumptive presidential Republican nominee Mitt Romney pledged Wednesday that, if elected, he would reshape or do away with two major Obama administration higher education policy initiatives
By Brian Warmoth • May 24, 2012 -
If Florida A&M U. loses hazing suit, law may limit damages awarded
Sovereign immunity could cap university liability payouts at $200,000 per claim
By Brian Warmoth • May 23, 2012 -
Judge dismisses lawsuit against former Baltimore International president
Chylinski's suit against board of defunct culinary school still going forward
By Brian Warmoth • May 22, 2012 -
Free-speech group to seek review of new community-college rules
A free-speech group in the Seattle Community College District is asking the state to review whether newly revised rules violate the First Amendment
By Brian Warmoth • May 22, 2012 -
IRS revokes exemption for housing-focused fraternity foundation
The Internal Revenue Service has revoked the tax-exempt status of an organization affiliated with a Bucknell University fraternity
By Brian Warmoth • May 22, 2012 -
At Pitzer College, most students don't submit test scores
When colleges and universities opt to stop requiring that applicants submit the SAT or ACT, many report a surge in interest
By Brian Warmoth • May 22, 2012 -
Notre Dame files suit against Obama administration over birth control
Prominent Catholic university joins other religious institutions who have challenged Obama's healthcare reforms
By Brian Warmoth • May 21, 2012 -
Name to Know: Gene Powell, chairman of The University of Texas System Board of Regents
Texas Gov. Rick Perry's ally has supported the cause of tuition freezes and been accused of calling for a new U.T. president
By Brian Warmoth • May 18, 2012 -
University of Michigan professor explores innovative grading
The players have a set of choices as they go about achieving their objectives. They could choose to go down different paths, and build confidence along the way.
By Brian Warmoth • May 18, 2012 -
Tulane University's Hurricane Katrina Allocation From FEMA Targeted For Reduction
Report recommends reducing grants by $24.5 million
By Brian Warmoth • May 17, 2012 -
Daily Value: $6 billion cost to government for 1-year student loan rate extension
Keeping Stafford loan interest rates from doubling this year is an expensive, but pressing issue for Congress
By Brian Warmoth • May 16, 2012 -
Name to Know: New College Board President David Coleman
The Common Core designer moves into a position of influence over the SAT and AP standards
By Brian Warmoth • May 16, 2012 -
Catholic university drops student health coverage over contraception mandate
A Roman Catholic college in Ohio announced Tuesday that it will discontinue its student health-insurance plan in the upcoming academic year rather than offer students a plan that would soon include free birth control
By Brian Warmoth • May 16, 2012 -
The Homework Trap
Kenneth Goldberg, Ph.D. writes on the stresses introduced by homework for Edutopia
By Brian Warmoth • May 15, 2012 -
U Of Maryland, Baltimore County Employees Out Of Jobs After State Audit Uncovers Improper Expenditures
Issue, including purchase of $4,400 in gift cards, referred to attorney general
By Brian Warmoth • May 15, 2012 -
Name to Know: University of Texas President William C. Powers Jr.
Powers' face-off over tuition prices has reportedly put his job his opponents' crosshairs
By Brian Warmoth • May 15, 2012 -
Florida A&M President Suspends Band Through Next Year
Florida A&M University has suspended its famed marching band, which has been embroiled in a hazing scandal, for the forthcoming academic year, the president, James H. Ammons, announced on Monday.
By Brian Warmoth • May 14, 2012 -
Study: Common Core could boost U.S. math performance
Research points to overlap between Common Core math standards and those of top-performing countries
By Brian Warmoth • May 14, 2012 -
Name to Know: Leslie Wong, the new president at S.F. State
Wong steps into a big California school as state budgets continue to tighten
By Brian Warmoth • May 13, 2012 -
Senate Republicans Block Vote on Bill to Freeze Interest Rate on Student Loans
Republicans in the U.S. Senate blocked a bill on Tuesday that would temporarily freeze the interest rate on subsidized student loans, saying the measure would prolong the nation's economic slump. A motion to end debate on the bill, which would raise taxes on certain businesses to pay f...
By Brian Warmoth • May 8, 2012 -
Harvard and MIT Team Up to Offer Free Online Courses
MIT opened up its classes to online audiences more than ten years ago. Now, the school is partnering with Harvard to do even more.
By Brian Warmoth • May 2, 2012 -
Law School Reduces Admissions, Says That's the Future of Legal Education
University of California Hastings College of Law will admit 20% fewer students
By Sean Griffey • May 1, 2012 -
Louisiana State U Board Fires President John Lombardi
Lombardi reportedly had an often contentious relationship with governor and chancellors
By Sean Griffey • April 29, 2012 -
Obama Issues Executive Order on Veterans Recruiting
Executive order will require Department of Defense to set rules for recruiting at military installations and restrict use of the term "GI Bill"
By Sean Griffey • April 27, 2012
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