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Congress's 'Secret Shopper'
WASHINGTON -- A government report detailing the findings of an undercover investigation of for-profit colleges’ recruiting tactics reveals admissions and...
In Whose Interest?
Scholarly groups line up against open access legislation, but anthropologists ask whether researchers' views are being represented.
Closer Look at 'Gainful Employment'
WASHINGTON -- Today’s issue of the Federal Register includes the U.S. Department of Education’s notice of proposed rule making on...
War of Words Over Dana
The accreditor of Dana College wants the world to know that it didn't revoke recognition of the college or order...
'Bad Apples' or Something More?
WASHINGTON -- Two weeks ago, the hub of the federal government’s scrutiny of for-profit higher education was the U.S. Department...
Bilingual (Higher) Ed
Puerto Rico’s Sistema Universitario Ana G. Méndez attracted thousands of adult students to an accelerated degree program, AHORA, by stressing...
For-Profit, for African-Americans?
For-profit higher education has had no difficulty attracting black students. When the University of Phoenix announced its growth to 443,000...
The Ever-Expanding U. of Phoenix
For-profit giant reports that its enrollment grew to 443,000 as of August, up 22 percent from a year ago. But stock drops as company announces federal inquiry.