Impact of decision by state's highest court is unclear on latest approach by universities to providing health insurance to gay couples and others.
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May 2, 2008
Those holding a college diploma -- no matter their race -- tend to be financially rewarded right away in the job market based on ability. That's not true for high school graduates, report says.
April 24, 2008
Religious scholars at Marquette issue a challenge: How can a university be true to Catholic moral teachings and not offer its part timers health insurance?
March 31, 2008
AFT survey shows clerical and technical employees at schools and colleges say they often stay past regular hours without receiving overtime.
March 24, 2008
The median salary for mid-level administrators increased 3.9 percent in 2007-8, according to a report released today by the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources.The increase is up from last year's 3.8 percent gain, and a 3.3 percent hike the year before that.
December 21, 2007
As IRS releases new tax form for nonprofits, agency plans survey of how institutions compensate presidents, spend from endowments, and pay (or don't pay) unrelated business tax.
November 26, 2007
College that declined to help employees with health insurance for same-sex partners adds assistance on health care for employees' dogs and cats.
October 25, 2007
U. of Virginia begins campaign to encourage employees to consider a lower-premium, higher-deductible option as interest in that model increases.
October 17, 2007
Faculty unions consider whether they win or lose when they agree to combine funds for the two big-ticket items of contracts into a single pot of money.
September 18, 2007
In competition for faculty talent, private higher ed wins bidding wars, but new study suggests that on key employment policies, state institutions have the edge.