Policy & Legal: Page 71
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California community colleges will continue offering bachelor's degrees
Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law an extension to a pilot program at the state's 15 two-year campuses offering four-year degrees for around $10,500 total.
By James Paterson • Sept. 25, 2018 -
Ed Department officials say their focus is on better college data, less regulation
But the industry continues to weigh issues such as access and transparency when sharing information about colleges, particularly student-level data.
By Hallie Busta • Sept. 25, 2018 -
Report: Colleges need more time to fill their incoming classes
Admissions leaders are wary of declining international student enrollment, long waiting lists and discrimination against Asian American students.
By Halona Black • Sept. 25, 2018 -
Colleges face uncertainty about sexual misconduct
Court rulings, shifting federal policies and student demands are increasing pressure for institutions navigating a growing number of cases and lawsuits.
By James Paterson • Sept. 25, 2018 -
Harvard's $9.6B capital campaign sets new record
It beat Stanford's 2012 effort by $3.4 billion and will support endowed professorships and financial aid while offsetting new taxes on endowment returns.
By James Paterson • Sept. 24, 2018 -
Report: Student leaders want a stronger voice on campus
The National Campus Leadership Council recommends several steps colleges could take to improve student perceptions about their influence.
By James Paterson • Sept. 24, 2018 -
ITT trustee sues Ed Department, lenders to help pay $1.5B in claims
The suit alleges financial institutions and government officials took advantage of low-income students and ignored the for-profit college's troubles.
By James Paterson • Sept. 24, 2018 -
What is the future of the American college presidency?
Half of independent college presidents plan to leave in the next five years, fewer than at other institutions, the Council of Independent Colleges found.
By Halona Black • Sept. 21, 2018 -
Report: 3 ways to make free college programs work
Free tuition programs can improve college-going culture, according to the Brookings Institution, but low-income students still struggle with other costs.
By Hallie Busta • Sept. 21, 2018 -
100-plus students confront UMBC president over sexual assault response
The impromptu meeting was the result of a lawsuit filed by two former students alleging their sexual assault cases were ignored, delayed or mishandled.
By James Paterson • Sept. 20, 2018 -
Is restorative justice for sexual misconduct cases effective?
Advocates say the method reduces financial costs and addresses due process concerns of the accused. But critics contend it can do more harm than good.
By James Paterson • Sept. 19, 2018 -
Investment in embedded certifications pays off
But college, business and state and federal government leaders must work together to overcome significant hurdles, writes think tank New America.
By James Paterson • Sept. 18, 2018 -
Survey finds more favorable views of higher ed but notes partisan divide
The national survey also turned up negative impressions of how colleges are handling sexual assault and mental health concerns on campus.
By Halona Black • Sept. 18, 2018 -
Two California universities drop campus links to racist figures
Stanford University and the University of California, Berkeley are renaming some programs and facilities as colleges nationwide reckon with their past.
By James Paterson • Sept. 18, 2018 -
Are college journalism programs getting a 'Trump bump'?
Students are flocking to such programs, with some administrators comparing the surge in interest to "a Watergate moment."
By James Paterson • Sept. 18, 2018 -
Report: Share of US immigrants with college degrees is rising
But the Trump administration's travel ban is expected to hamper colleges' ability to attract and retain globally diverse talent.
By Hallie Busta • Sept. 18, 2018 -
A professor’s contract not renewed after she criticized changes in campus mental health services
She and others criticized Florida Polytechnic University over reducing on-campus mental health services at the time of a student suicide.
By James Paterson • Sept. 17, 2018 -
Report: Students, staff could be weak points for cyberattacks
Some attacks have been traced to off-campus opponents of students playing online games who hoped to slow the network in order to win.
By James Paterson • Sept. 17, 2018 -
Free speech is not a critical issue in the Nebraska system, report finds
A University of Nebraska poll of students and staff found they feel as though they can express themselves but worry not all views are being heard.
By James Paterson • Sept. 17, 2018 -
Fundraising to support deep tuition discount at St. John's College
A $300 million fundraising campaign aims to balance a $17,000 cut in the posted per-student tuition annual price, but many students already pay far less.
By James Paterson • Sept. 14, 2018 -
Ed Department reopens case alleging discrimination against Jewish Rutgers students
The 2011 case will be reviewed as discrimination against an ethnic group, which could cause Zionism opponents to face stricter civil rights enforcement.
By James Paterson • Sept. 14, 2018 -
Obama borrower defense rules could get new life
A federal judge today will consider the implementation of delayed Obama-era student loan borrower defense to repayment regulations.
By Hallie Busta • Sept. 14, 2018 -
500th lawsuit filed against Michigan State over Larry Nassar sexual abuse claims
One of the lawsuits alleges the university knew about the disgraced sports doctor's behavior five years earlier than previously thought.
By James Paterson • Sept. 13, 2018 -
Another college protests Nike ad by removing its goods from campus store
Truett McConnell University, a Christian liberal arts college in Georgia, said it will reconsider its decision if Nike apologizes to troops and law enforcement.
By James Paterson • Sept. 13, 2018 -
Critics say looser sexual misconduct rules won’t save colleges money
The federal policy shift designed to reduce the number of cases — and the amount colleges spend on investigating them — may not accomplish its objectives, experts say.
By James Paterson • Sept. 13, 2018
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