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A New Playbook
Admissions directors at public flagship universities seek to define best practices for the potentially problematic area of admissions exceptions for athletics.
New Boss for Cal State
Cal State taps Tim White, UC Riverside's chief, as its next chancellor. White will take over after California's voters consider a tax proposal with big implications for the cash-strapped system.
Searching for an Answer
Search consultants say dramatic turnover in research university leadership – including at least 11 major searches this year – is likely to result in more unconventional selections.
Mr. MOOC Comes to Washington
Education Department leaders huddle with hotshots of higher education "disruption" and college leaders to talk about encouraging innovation.
First Things First
U. of Hartford faculty recommends cutting several programs to invest in others, becoming the latest college to reject the "having it all" mentality in favor of focus on sustainable programs.
On Board, Not in Charge
Survey of faculty trustees finds that they have influence on some issues, but that role is limited because of shorter terms than those of other trustees, and committee assignments.
High-Stakes Gig in California
Brice Harris, a community college veteran, is new chancellor of cash-strapped state system. His job won't be easy.
New Presidents or Provosts: American International College, Bergen County CC, Bluefield State College, Dickinson State U., Ivy Tech CC-Central Indiana, King's College, Mississippi U. for Women, U. of Alabama
Guy Bailey, president of Texas Tech University, has been appointed as president of the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa. Todd...