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Seeking Honorable Mention
Baccalaureate-granting community colleges had trouble finding an honor society that would accept their students; now, there is competition.
Damaging Data on Loan Repayment
In further justifying "gainful employment" rules, U.S. suggests that comparatively few borrowers at for-profit colleges repay loans -- an assertion the colleges dispute.
Did the Department Drop the Ball?
WASHINGTON -- The Government Accountability Office’s “secret shopper” investigation of recruiting practices at for-profit colleges was a mixed blessing for...
Not Just a Foot in the Door
When the first community colleges sought permission to offer four-year degrees, they generally said that it would only be one...
Has the Conversation Changed?
WASHINGTON -- Leaders in for-profit higher education have historically tried to deflect criticism of the institutions by pointing to a...
Shellacking the For-Profits
WASHINGTON -- Senate Democrats made it clear Wednesday that their examination of for-profit higher education has only just begun, and...
Privatized Pathways for Foreign Students
U.S. colleges have increasingly turned to for-profit companies for help in recruiting international students. Now, with the growing popularity of...
Congress's 'Secret Shopper'
WASHINGTON -- A government report detailing the findings of an undercover investigation of for-profit colleges’ recruiting tactics reveals admissions and...