Panel Recommends Reaccrediting U. of Phoenix, but Notes Concerns
A second review team at the Higher Learning Commission says some previously flagged issues remain. It suggests putting the institution on "notice" status.
Report Examines Burden of Federal Student-Aid Programs' Rules on Colleges
Officials interviewed by the Government Accountability Office often mentioned the time and cost of gathering consumer-disclosure data as problems.
Lack of Financial Literacy Complicates Student-Aid Process, Report Says
An information gap is among the factors that make it difficult for students to pay for their higher education, says America's Promise Alliance.
Transitions: NATO Commander to Lead Tufts's Fletcher School; New Vice Chancellor at California Community Colleges
James G. Stavridis, who will retire from the Navy this summer, will become dean of the international-affairs school. Read about that and other job-related news.
It's No Act: This Athletic Director Wants Athletes to Take On New Roles
Patrick Haden, of the University of Southern California, performed in a musical to model the value of experiencing college more broadly.
To the End, Donald Kagan Argues for the Primacy of the West
The Yale professor of classics and history, who is about to retire, has long advocated fiercely for the study of Western civilization.
New Education Dean Takes Social Justice Into the Classroom
Kevin Kumashiro, who has written on oppression in the classroom, will bring his approach to training teachers to the University of San Francisco.
Before Jefferson's Campus, There Was Ramée's
The classic arrangement of buildings around a green may have its roots in an architect's plans for a New York college.
'Little Tricks' Help Disadvantaged Students Find Career Paths
A career center at Hamilton College teaches job-search skills to underprivileged freshmen.
Talking About Class
Discussions about socioeconomic class, once taboo, are taking hold on some campuses.
For Many Public-College Presidents, Homes Don't Count in Pay Packages
On most of those campuses, the value of living in the house isn't calculated as part of total compensation, because it doesn't have to be.
4 Public-College Chiefs Pass Million-Dollar Mark in Total Pay
Median total compensation was more than $440,000 a year, better than a 4-percent increase.
Penn State's Farewell Payout to Spanier Made Him Best-Paid Public-College President
Graham Spanier made as much money as he did in 2011-12 because Penn State, amid a scandal, chose to fire him "without cause."
Fastest, Youngest, First
Glimpses of life in academe from around the world.
Federal Investigation of Sexual Assault at U. of Montana Yields a 'Blueprint for Colleges'
Under an agreement with two federal agencies, the university will revise policies, provide training, and take other steps to assure a safe learning environment.
Bipartisan Bill Revives Fight for 'Unit Record' Tracking of Student Data
The bill would make more data available on college graduates' earnings. It has more support than previous versions, but privacy concerns linger.
Debate Over MOOCs Reaches Harvard
At a gathering this week, faculty members expressed interest in innovative teaching methods but questioned the effectiveness of the MOOC approach.
Struggling Borrowers Share Experiences of Private Student Loans
Respondents to a survey that they carried large balances at high interest rates, had unhelpful lenders, and had delayed buying a house or starting a family.
Child Care and STEM Fields Are Called Barriers to Women at 2-Year Colleges
A shortage of day care and gender stereotypes in the sciences are two of the biggest obstacles for female students at community colleges, a report says.


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