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New Presidents or Provosts: Evangel College (Mo.), Los Angeles Valley College, Mid Michigan CC, Milwaukee Area Technical College, Montreat College, Morehead State U., Oakland U., Stillman College, U. of Winnipeg
Montreat College is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul J. Maurer - See more at: http://www.montreat.edu/news/2014/06/montreat-college-names-paul-j-maure... Tilahun Adera, dean...
Two Lenses
The outgoing president of William Peace University has been criticized by faculty, students and alumnae, but still has the backing of the board.
Scrutiny of 2 Presidents' Conduct
Details emerge of harassment allegations against a fired campus leader in Oregon; an incoming head of theological seminary admits to affair.
A New Metric
Gates-funded project looks at how colleges could reduce number of sections, while theoretically being guided by faculty views on teaching. Will this approach change the discussion?
A Conversation Starter
The Degree Qualifications Profile aimed to better define what a degree should mean. As its sponsors release a new version nearly four years later, the document has spurred discussions about learning at hundreds of colleges, but tangible impact has been limited.
After Reprieve, Sudden Cuts
The University of Southern Maine plans to eliminate 50 faculty positions, 100 staffers and many freestanding departments, leaving some questioning whether what remains will truly be a university.
Confusion on Competency
Audit critical of the Education Department's review process for alternative to the credit hour raises questions about direction of federal policy and could discourage some colleges.
Ranking and Networking
LinkedIn gets into college rankings with an employment outcomes tool based on big samples and plenty of specifics about real people.