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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Shalina Chatlani/Higher Ed Dive
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 -
For-profit college chain sanctioned by accreditor
The Utah-based Center for Excellence in Higher Education previously tried to have its status changed to nonprofit.
By James Paterson • Sept. 12, 2018 -
One-third of community college students in remedial courses don’t need them
A new report suggests looking beyond test scores to GPA and non-cognitive assessments to reduce the number of students required to take such classes.
By James Paterson • Sept. 12, 2018 -
Deep Dive
The future of American higher education abroad faces a test in Hungary
Central European University, which is chartered in the U.S., may be forced to leave the country, raising questions about the limits of academic freedom and the role of global education.
By Shalina Chatlani • Sept. 12, 2018 -
Most for-profit borrowers get only partial loan relief under Trump
The administration says the earnings-based tiered forgiveness policy speeds up the approvals process and spares taxpayers potential "massive costs."
By James Paterson • Sept. 11, 2018 -
Appeals court ruling gives option for cross-examination in sexual misconduct cases
The federal appeals court's decision applies to public colleges in Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee and Kentucky when investigators face competing narratives.
By Hallie Busta • Sept. 11, 2018 -
College students are unrealistic about future salaries
Especially in STEM and business careers, they expect to earn more than they likely will and are unlikely to change majors even with more data on earnings.
By James Paterson • Sept. 10, 2018 -
UNC faculty: Silent Sam must be moved
In a letter, faculty members echoed comments made by the university's chancellor last week saying that the college might not return the controversial statue to its former location.
By James Paterson • Sept. 10, 2018 -
Report: Stress "strongly associated" with suicide on campus
While students don't seek treatment for mental health concerns often enough, those in minority groups are even less likely to do so.
By James Paterson • Sept. 10, 2018 -
Wisconsin student files free speech lawsuit over distributing Bible verses
The student was barred from passing out Valentine's Day notes containing religious passages at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College's student union.
By James Paterson • Sept. 7, 2018 -
Free college programs don't meet low-income students' needs, reports find
Two reports argue that the last-dollar model leaves non-tuition costs such as living expenses and textbooks unmet, creating a barrier to access.
By Halona Black • Sept. 7, 2018
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