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Calculating the Cost of Dropouts
Report aims to put a price tag on students who don't complete the first year -- using a method others denounce.
Deans Can't Count on First Amendment
In this era of brutal budget cuts and unpleasant debates about college priorities, deans at public institutions can't count on...
Long Road to Open Access
Effort by leading research universities to rethink the economics of scholarly journals has an underwhelming first year, and experts caution against expectations of quick change.
Be Their Guest
Investigation into U. of Tennessee's football recruiting practices raises questions about the continued presence of "hostesses" -- female students responsible for entertaining recruits -- on some campuses.
Faulty Oversight on Incentive Pay
GAO report says Education Department -- particularly in Bush administration -- did too little to enforce federal law barring commissions for college recruiters.
Not Everyone Is AWOL
Defense secretary's speech renews debate about ROTC at top universities, but contrary to widespread belief, units continue to thrive at some Ivies and liberal-leaning publics.
Louisville Faculty Subdue Armed Student
Faculty members at the University of Louisville on Thursday subdued a graduate student who took out a loaded gun during...