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For-Profits and the False Claims Act
Developments in two whistleblower lawsuits raise prospect that commercial colleges could face more U.S. pressure in the courts.
Stepping Out
With sector under continued attack, 20 for-profit colleges -- all regionally accredited -- seek to distinguish themselves with increased transparency.
Going After 'Gainful'
WASHINGTON -- Weeks after the U.S. Education Department issued softened regulations designed to ensure that vocational programs prepare graduates for...
Changeover for Career College Group
Harris Miller resigns abruptly as chief executive of association of for-profit colleges, citing exhaustion. Board said to be tired of him, too.
The True Significance of 'Gainful Employment'
By giving U.S. government new way to measure "value" of academic programs, rules could reframe federal regulation of all colleges, not just for-profits.
Another Round
Although the long-awaited "gainful employment" rule has now been released, latest Senate hearing on for-profit colleges follows a familiar path.
Concessions or a Cave-In?
In softening rules requiring for-profit and vocational programs to prepare students for "gainful employment," Education Dept. disappoints supporters and fails to mollify critics.
Redefining Colleges' Costs and Benefits
When the Nexus Research and Policy Center set out to study the costs and benefits of a bachelor’s degree, the...