In California, the spiral continues for ITT

The state levied additional sanctions against the for-profit juggernaut, bringing the company one step closer to full closure. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 30, 2016

Ed Dept deals severe blow to ITT's survival

The latest round of federal intervention against the for-profit mainstay may be too much for the institution to survive.

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 29, 2016

Ruling clears the way for grad student unionization

A decision from the National Labor Relations Board sets a new precedent in negotiation for an underserved part of the college workforce.

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 24, 2016

Office Hours: Penn State's Eric Barron talks entrepreneurship, proactive leadership

The last two years have been anything but uneventful for the institution's 18th president.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 22, 2016

Literacy leadership and enrollment: The week's most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with a look at the educational impacts of both student and parent incarceration and more here.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 19, 2016

Dept of Ed sends mixed signals on for-profit accountability

A new experimental partnership between the federal government, nonprofit colleges and corporations gives inconsistent ideas about protecting students from predatory institutions. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 19, 2016

California bill proposes expanded rights for adjuncts

A proposal seeks to grant part-time professors in the state new latitude in rank and disciplinary review. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 16, 2016

More faculty join class action lawsuit against elite universities

Some of the nation's top instititions are facing growing claims of negligence in managing retirement portfolios 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 15, 2016

Falling completion rates may jeopardize institutional value

A new study suggests colleges may be in peril of meeting federal definitions for quality in higher education, thanks to falling numbers in degree completion and student debt. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 12, 2016

Dept of Ed denies for-profit request for non-profit conversion

The Department of Education takes another strong step in its pursuit of predatory institutions.

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 12, 2016

U of Washington regents accused of ‘sham’ presidential selection process

An advocacy group has filed a lawsuit against school executives, charging that trustees secretly met to hire a new president outside of open meeting laws. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 11, 2016

Ivy League colleges face class action lawsuit over retirement funds

Three elite private institutions are being sued for alleged mismanagement of retirement funds, spurred by a lack of oversight in plan management and potential conflicts of interest.

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 10, 2016

Measuring the impact of poverty in education

The effects of poverty are far-reaching, but the Obama administration is hoping to be on the frontlines of eradicating the problem. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 8, 2016

When federal aid eligibility is tied to board membership

The U.S. Department of Education recently leveraged federal aid withholding to force ouster of a controversial community college board member. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 8, 2016

California policy requires college executives to justify off-campus work

The new rule comes after some high profile controversies surrounding external board affiliations, but some say the new rule may turn away quality candidates in the future. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 3, 2016

Facing shutdown, for-profit accreditor names new leader

Under continuing pressure from the Department of Education and amid downsizing and closure of member schools, the nation's largest for-profit accreditor appoints a new president.  

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 3, 2016

Despite high public support, free college not likely a reality

A new survey shows 62% of Americans favor free higher education, but lawmakers remain divided on how to pay for it. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 3, 2016

Potential anti-male bias revives Title IX lawsuit

Columbia University is charged with gender discrimination in sexual assault case review and adjudication.

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 2, 2016

ITT to reduce enrollment by nearly 60%

Scrutiny from the US Department of Education is forcing the for-profit to cut costs in critical areas.

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 1, 2016

Benefits of college mergers don't always add up

Despite successes, consolidation doesn't always balance campus and community costs in the long run.

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 1, 2016

Colleges debate best model for surveys on sexual assault

Institutions, government and the private sector are developing surveys to best measure campus safety, but there is little agreement on best practices or models. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 1, 2016

Liberal arts demand and summer slide: The week's most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest on food insecurity's impact on education, Coachella Valley's rock-and-roll superintendent and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • July 29, 2016

Study: Rising college costs reduce Pell Grant impact

Public and private institutions are limiting diversity and opportunity with net-price increases on tuition.

By Jarrett Carter • July 29, 2016

Zenith gets $250M in support of Corinthian revamp

The nonprofit group that bought the majority of the for-profit's campuses doubles down on career pathways approach.

By Jarrett Carter • July 29, 2016

UMUC cloud move breeds reduced costs, improved performance

Officials at the nation's largest public online institution recommend using SaaS for ease of use and fewer demands for faculty training, and getting buy-in from academic leadership.

By Jarrett Carter • July 28, 2016