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The Case for Asian-Serving Colleges
New federal designation for institutions that serve Asian-American and Pacific Islander students could significantly aid low-income students in those groups, a study finds --- but funding for those colleges lags.
Who Will Lead Community Colleges?
With a wave of retirements looming, community college leadership pipeline needs urgent repairs, report finds.
New Model, Familiar Face
Michael Clifford has launched a new online course provider, this time a nonprofit. And the site's 27 courses have all earned ACE credit recommendations.
Oates Lands at Apollo
Jane Oates, formerly a top Labor Department official and Ted Kennedy aide, joins University of Phoenix parent company to oversee employer relations for the for-profit giant.
Is Summer Selling?
To try to increase enrollment during the summer -- to boost graduation rates and revenue -- some colleges are discounting tuition and offering other perks. In most cases, the strategy has shown little payoff.
Making the Case for Liberal Arts
Amid talk of outcomes-based education, a new report from the Commission on the Humanities and Social Sciences stresses the disciplines' role in long-term career success and international competitiveness.
Teacher Ed Takedown
Teacher preparation programs are not adequately preparing future educators, according to a new study from the National Council on Teacher Quality.
Credit Creep
Community colleges often require more than 60 credits for associate degrees, which could be a barrier to graduation for some students.