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Accreditation Fast Track?
Proposal circulating on Capitol Hill asks accreditors to create a way for new providers to gain approval more quickly.
Tipping the Cap
New Colorado law – nominally about merit scholarships – is a backdoor way to let public universities enroll more out-of-state students without raising the state’s statutory cap on out-of-state students.
President Gee's Last Gaffe
Ohio State President Gordon Gee, who served six presidencies over 32 years, is retiring amid controversial statements. Whether or not it was the remarks that forced Gee’s retirement, his legacy will likely be large.
New Presidents or Provosts: College of Coastal Georgia, Concordia U., Harrisburg U. of Science and Technology, Huntington U., Portland CC, St. John Fisher College, South Dakota School of Mines, U. of Bradford
Gregory F. Aloia, president of Concord University, in West Virginia, has been chosen as president of the College of Coastal...
The New ‘New Normal’
With many states' economies rebounding, lawmakers are increasing funding for higher education and holding down tuition prices. Are things returning to a pre-recession normal, or simply taking another step toward a new model?
Split Decision
When Transylvania University's president deferred tenure for two professors based on criteria that had yet to take effect, it was the last straw for the already-frustrated faculty.
Fighting Too Many Fires
Even before athletics scandals, Rutgers president faced criticism on several fronts. Given his limited background in athletics, observers said it’s no surprise sports got away from him, and some worry about the cumulative impact of events in the last year.
Gordon Gee's Apologies
As more groups found out what Ohio State president said about them, his mea culpas started to add up.