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Legacy Admits: More Money, Lower Scores
Analysis suggests extent of advantages of alumni children doesn't necessarily extend to ability to ace courses as college freshmen.
Equipping Community Colleges' New Leaders
It is well-established that the higher education work force is aging, particularly in the upper/senior ranks of both faculty and...
Private Colleges, Serious About Assessment
Professors and administrators from dozens of independent colleges gather to share advice -- and their concerns -- about using the Collegiate Learning Assessment effectively.
Sociology's Crime Problem
At one large public university, more than 600 undergraduates are currently classified as sociology majors. Students pick among five concentrations...
The Names on the Dishonor Roll
A newspaper's disclosure of a list of people who allegedly bought degrees from a now-shuttered diploma mill unearths some names in academe ... but few concrete answers.
HEA: A Huge, Exacting Accountability Bill
As Congress finally passes the sweeping higher education legislation, 5 years late, views on its significance and potential impact vary widely.
Early Decision -- for Faculty Jobs
In humanities fields where interviews typically take place in December and January, some departments are moving up the deadlines, winnowing and hiring.