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There is No (Tuition-)Free Lunch
The Obama administration’s proposal to make community college free is part of a pattern of elevating sound bites over sound higher ed policy, Arthur M. Hauptman writes.
New Ways to Get In
In first year Goucher applicants may by judged on a short video and Bennington applicants by an application portfolio they design, both colleges report early signs of success.
Measuring Substance
Three public college associations release draft discussion guide for how to measure student success after college.
Redefining Full-Time Adjunct Work
As Republicans take control of Congress, an early priority is to redefine a full-time work under the health care law from 30 to 40 hours -- a change colleges support but adjuncts oppose.
Analyzing Application Essays
Does language use and topic selection predict academic success in college? A new study suggests it does. (Hint to high schoolers: Move beyond personal experiences.)
Rating the Rankings
U.S. News & World Report continues to tweak its ranking of online programs, but critics say the publication's claims about their importance go too far.
Short-Lived Transfer Degrees
Drexel University nixes on-site bachelor's degree offerings at three local community colleges, one year after creating two of the highly touted partnerships.
No Audit of 'Ridiculous' Grants
After campaign vow to crack down on "over the top" research studies and redirect funds to other areas, Australia's government shows no signs of intervening in grant-making decisions.