U of Washington to pay $127,000 to settle free speech lawsuit

The College Republicans alleged that a security fee they had to pay for an event was unfair.

By James Paterson • June 20, 2018

HR function increasingly critical to higher ed's mission

Creative new ways for finding and retaining valuable employees are more important than ever for colleges and universities.

By James Paterson • June 20, 2018

Connecticut community colleges to merge in two stages

The Board of Regents is expected to approve the proposal to initially develop three regional structures.

By James Paterson • June 20, 2018

Perkins Act, with CTE focus, gaining momentum in Senate

With career and technical education in the national spotlight, a Senate committee may act soon on reauthorization.

By James Paterson • June 19, 2018

No consensus on how to handle free speech on campuses

Some faculty members recommend firm policies so there are clear restrictions and outcomes.

By James Paterson • June 19, 2018

U of Michigan: Lawsuit presents ‘false caricature’ of its free speech policies

The university denies restricting any students from expressing their views, noting conservative speakers have been allowed on campus.

By James Paterson • June 19, 2018

Study shows support for low-income students pays off

A report documents that one university's initiative helped enroll thousands more students per year.

By James Paterson • June 18, 2018

Lawsuit claims Harvard ranked Asian-American applicants lower for personal traits

The suit charges the university violated Asian-Americans' civil rights by systematically discriminating against them with a soft quota.

By James Paterson • June 18, 2018

How liberal arts colleges are making their case

The institutions are promoting the value of liberal arts, reporting that employers want their graduates' skills and that graduates earn comparable incomes.

By James Paterson • June 18, 2018

Another community college approved for bachelor's degrees

Some 90 community colleges nationwide now offer four-year programs, concerning some traditional baccalaureate institutions.

By James Paterson • June 15, 2018

Colleges consider value of limiting students' roommate choice

A variety of standards are in place at institutions, from students having no choice to more than half selecting roommates like themselves.

By James Paterson • June 14, 2018

Ohio State to allow some officers to carry concealed guns

The policy exempts campus and other police from state law restricting concealed weapons.

By James Paterson • June 13, 2018

5 keys to boosting student retention

Strategies range from building a sense of belonging to generating robust data analytics to helping with parking tickets.

By James Paterson • June 11, 2018

Universities paid $10.5M to settle harassment claims

The claims involve 22 institutions and systems and 59 settlements during the past two years.

By James Paterson • June 8, 2018

Pennsylvania system loosens control over college offerings as budgets tighten

Consultant recommends fast-tracking majors at smaller state institutions to help boost enrollment.

By James Paterson • June 8, 2018

Wisconsin to examine practices after rehiring of accused sexual harasser

An associate dean accused of sexual harassment at one University of Wisconsin campus is hired by another campus in the system.

By James Paterson • June 6, 2018

State authorization rule to be delayed for two more years

The Department of Education confirms continuing limbo for distance education offerings. 

By Autumn A. Arnett , Jarrett Carter • May 30, 2018

Examining racism can lead to ideal free speech climate on campus

A free speech advocate provides examples of campuses where debate over constitutional rights is couched outside of necessary dialog on race and discrimination. 

By Jarrett Carter • May 29, 2018

Colleges strengthen professor-student relationship rules in midst of #MeToo movement

Institutions are taking strong steps to avoid perceptions of lax culture on sexual harassment and assault.

By Jarrett Carter • May 29, 2018

Are fears about preparing students for future jobs overstated?

Frequently cited data could be overstated or misleading, with some economists expecting many current types of work to persist amid innovation.

By James Paterson • May 25, 2018

Lawmakers propose free speech legislation following a year of campus protests

How demonstrations at the University of Wisconsin caused reaction throughout higher education and spurred bills in Wisconsin and other states. 

By Jarrett Carter • May 17, 2018

Study: Program to increase college readiness among young minority men failed

According to a report, schools in a $24 million NYC program did no better than others at preparing the students for college or helping them get in.

By James Paterson • May 10, 2018

Study: Majority of 4-year institutions not meeting needs of Pell Grant students

Authors of the Third Way report that comes to this conclusion said leaders need to take steps toward the disaggregation of data around student outcomes and use that to boost outcomes the nation's most underserved students,. 

By Shalina Chatlani • May 9, 2018

California joins other states in moving away from remediation courses

Rather than giving them a leg up, developmental courses are a dead end for many students and increase the chances they will drop out.

By James Paterson • May 4, 2018

Gordon Gee: 'The biggest issue facing higher ed is complacency'

Industry leaders discussed how the Higher Education Act should address institutions' difficulties embracing innovation while managing federal regulations during a panel discussion Monday. 

By Shalina Chatlani • April 30, 2018