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Shopping Around
Some colleges are resisting the Education Department's new "Shopping Sheet." That's a mistake, writes Rachel Fishman, because it helps students and parents compare true costs of college.
What’s a Board to Do?
In second half of retreat, U.Va. board focuses on how to restructure and divide responsibility between board and president, with lessons that might be applicable to other boards.
Newly Tenured ... at Cal State Fullerton, Villanova
The following individuals have recently been awarded tenure by their colleges and universities: California State University at Fullerton Carol Ames...
Majoring in Free Content
Saylor Foundation's 240 free online courses now offer a pathway to college credit, thanks to new partnerships with Excelsior College and StraighterLine. But will students follow that path?
Opinion
Trailing the Lone Wolf
A new book treats solo acts of political terrorism as a rising trend. Scott McLemee can't avoid reading it.
‘Mission-Driven, Market-Smart’
In the face of concerns about market constraints on tuition, liberal arts colleges are starting to promote existing strengths to new groups, including corporate partners.
Opinion
Georgia State and Textbook Prices
Analysts of the court's ruling have focused on its implications for fair use, but the outcome could help some publishers and bring down costs for students, writes Caroline Vanderlip.
'The Prevailing Party'
Judge in Georgia State copyright case deals another blow to publishers, declares victory for the university.