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Standardized Tests That Fail
Standardized tests are placing community college students who are ready for college into remedial classes, two studies find, making them less likely to earn degrees.
Faculty Defend Birth Control
Professors at John Carroll University sign letter asking Jesuit university's president to "stand up to those who would play politics with women's health."
Invisible Transfer Students
New study finds that one-third of students attend at least two colleges. Their most common transfer destination: community colleges.
Fountain of Youth
More upper-middle-class students are choosing community college right out of high school, and they expect a full undergrad experience.
Crackdown on For-Profits
Tough new regulations are unlikely this year in Washington, but in California a new state law, hearings and multiple investigations are kicking off.
Success Begets Success
Courses on how to learn and manage college life can boost graduation rates. The classes are catching on -- slowly -- at community colleges, but face resistance.
A Sure Thing
DePaul's new community college partnership aims to eliminate the mysteries behind transferring.
A Board Says No to Its Church
Erskine trustees reject request from college's denomination to have the ability to remove board members.