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New Accreditor Seeks to Turn ‘Bean-Counting’ Process Into Outcomes-Focused One
Mark Becker, board chair of the Commission for Public Higher Education, discusses research integrity, good-faith negotiating and why public institutions need their own accreditor.
Joe Gow Hangs in Legal Limbo
Fired for making pornography, Joe Gow is locked in a lengthy legal battle with the Universities of Wisconsin system, which he accused of violating his free speech rights.
Former Virginia Tech Rector Sues Over Removal
Florida Votes to Hire Bell as President
Criticism of DEI practices at his last stop raised questions about Stuart Bell’s candidacy for the University of Florida job. UF’s board defied critics, but the larger state panel still needs to sign off.
Firing Fallout at New Mexico Highlands
After pushing out the president who alleged financial impropriety by the board, New Mexico Highlands University is facing state scrutiny and a special audit over “potential fraud.”
Backlash Mounts Against Michigan State Board
When Michigan State’s president resigned, he blamed trustees and they faulted one another. Now frustrated state lawmakers want to overhaul the board amid the finger-pointing.
Florida Lawmakers Aim to Give Statewide Boards Power to Amend Gen Ed
The state Board of Governors and Board of Education already banned sociology from public institutions’ core course offerings. Legislation awaiting the governor’s signature would increase their authority to further change core curricula.