Policy & Legal: Page 63


  • Short-term Pell Grants gain more support in Congress

    The proposal stands to benefit community colleges and nontraditional education providers like boot camps, but concerns remain around quality. 

    By James Paterson • June 28, 2019
  • 23 colleges and groups get $183.8M to expand apprenticeships

    The U.S. Labor Department is granting funds for experiential learning in high-demand fields such as tech, health care and manufacturing.

    By June 27, 2019
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    Foreign funding rules aren't keeping up with higher ed globalization, observers say

    An Ed Department investigation of two universities highlights concerns over requirements some say are unclear.

    By Shailaja Neelakantan • June 26, 2019
  • Labor Dept proposes new apprenticeship system and approval process

    The new program would supplement the current registered apprentice system by adding opportunities across more industries and job types.   

    By Ryan Golden , June 26, 2019
  • Stanford pitches county on $4.7B housing, transit benefit

    But local officials are concerned the college is using the plan, which would add needed infrastructure to the strained region, to obtain more lenient oversight. 

    By June 26, 2019
  • Report: SAT-only college admissions would hamper diversity

    Researchers say their findings provide more evidence in favor of a holistic and transparent college admissions process. 

    By James Paterson • June 25, 2019
  • U of California System to strengthen admissions after bribery scandal

    An internal audit recommends the 10-campus system implement stronger verification tools and enhance monitoring of student-athletes.  

    By June 25, 2019
  • Michigan State launches independent Larry Nassar investigation

    The move comes three years after the sports doctor was arrested and amid criticism over an earlier review whose findings were not released.

    By June 24, 2019
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    Ed Dept repackages accreditor guidance

    The department says the handbook is based on current rules, but critics worry it conflates new rulemaking priorities, which are still out for comment.

    By June 21, 2019
  • 9 colleges recognized for supporting Latino students

    A new award calls out efforts to raise recruitment, retention and graduation rates of the growing student segment, whose degree attainment still lags.

    By James Paterson • June 21, 2019
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    $15 minimum wage to boost pay of 1 in 4 college staff

    Private and religious institutions will have to make a bigger adjustment than publics to comply with the increases, according to industry salary data.

    By James Paterson • June 20, 2019
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    Feds recommend colleges teach students about aid, debt

    As students' debt load grows, a Treasury Department commission suggests ways colleges can help them better manage their money and pay off loans.

    By James Paterson • June 19, 2019
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    Survey finds bipartisan voter support for federal policies to ensure students benefit from college

    Democrats and Republicans agreed on several such proposals, including shutting off aid to poor-performing schools and new accreditor requirements. 

    By James Paterson • June 18, 2019
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    Accreditors aren't using data to improve equity, report finds

    The criticisms come as higher ed takes a harder look at using data for benchmarks and as accreditors are in the hot seat over new oversight rules.

    By Shailaja Neelakantan • June 14, 2019
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    Report: How states are planning to boost attainment rates

    Ithaka S+R found more than 40 states have set goals to increase credential attainment, but they vary in their ambition and long-term success. 

    By James Paterson • June 13, 2019
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    Michigan’s voting rights initiative highlights a push to engage campuses

    The state's move to resolve a student-led lawsuit comes as more advocacy groups are urging colleges to promote student voting. 

    By Anastassia Gliadkovskaya • June 13, 2019
  • Ed Dept unveils proposed accreditation rules

    The regulations would give accreditors more leeway to take action against colleges and allow institutions to have programs approved more quickly.

    By June 12, 2019
  • Community college students more likely to take, prefer online classes

    However, a new report from Educause suggests those students may be less aware of the support services available to them.

    By James Paterson • June 10, 2019
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    Report: Program design key to successful free college programs

    A new report from The Century Foundation hails the "astonishing" growth in promise initiatives but warns some may limit access. 

    By James Paterson • June 10, 2019
  • Report: Does the public have a voice in college accreditation?

    A review of accreditors' public commissioners found many had strong ties to higher ed, prompting calls for stricter rules over who can have the job. 

    By June 7, 2019
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    New bill takes aim at tax breaks for college donors

    The legislation would require institutions receiving federal funds to implement policies asserting that donations don't influence admissions. 

    By James Paterson • June 7, 2019
  • As Congress debates 'Dreamers' bill, colleges focus on aid and services

    Democrats' American Dream and Promise Act, which could give legal status to more than 2 million immigrants, is not expected to pass the Senate.

    By Anastassia Gliadkovskaya • June 6, 2019
  • A look at how states are struggling to shore up higher ed, general finances

    Economic recovery has boosted revenue to states but their support for higher education lags pre-recession levels, a new report from Pew finds.

    By James Paterson • June 6, 2019
  • Democrats press for details on Ed Dept's income-share plans

    The inquiry follows comments last month by a top department official suggesting the agency may experiment with the financing mechanism.

    By June 5, 2019
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    Survey: Women not as comfortable voicing some opinions in class

    Graduates who feel more open to sharing their less popular views also reported stronger emotional attachment to their alma maters, Gallup reports. 

    By , James Paterson , June 5, 2019