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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.
Opinion
My Freshman Year
Janet Napolitano reflects on lessons of first year leading the University of California.
New Presidents or Provosts: Dutchess CC, Florida Polytechnic U., Hill College, Northern Arizona U., Northern Virginia CC-Medical Education Campus, Riverside CC District, U. of Maine, West Virginia U.
Randy K. Avent, associate vice chancellor of research development at North Carolina State University, has been appointed as president of...