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Defining Competency
Education Department and regional accreditors seek common ground on competency-based education, including what the faculty role should be in the emerging form of higher education.
1 in 5 After All?
Federal study showing that 20 percent of college women were sexually assaulted has been widely questioned, but a new national study has the same finding.
Lingua Franca for Credentials
Lumina Foundation creates a group to develop a framework and common language for the growing number of credentials, which range from degrees to alternative forms like badges and industry certifications.
Protect Women by Banning Them?
U of Missouri considers plan to bar women from visiting fraternity houses on weekend nights. University says idea is to prevent sexual assault, but sorority leaders are among those most opposed.
Talk, Then Talk Again
New survey identifies top strategies to direct students toward sexual assault policies and resources on campus; White House hopes other colleges will take advantage of the free advice.
Colleges and Graduates, Survey Says...
A national survey uses commonly collected data from colleges to assess the postsecondary outcomes of graduates.
Too Big to Fail?
U of Alabama at Birmingham's flip-flop on ending football illustrates how difficult it is to shut down a program, even a money-losing one with a so-so record.
Phase Two of Completion
Sinclair Community College boosted student completion rates by 75 percent, but to sharpen its focus, the college began cutting some of its more than 100 completion-related projects.