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U.S. Publishes Final Rules on Higher Ed Accreditation
The U.S. Education Department published final regulations Tuesday to carry out changes Congress made to federal law governing higher education...
Seeking Tenure 'Conversion'
In discussions about the use and abuse of adjunct faculty members, "conversion" is a controversial topic. Typically it refers to...
New Mexico State Considers 2 Controversial Ex-Chancellors
Two of the five finalists to become president of New Mexico State University recently left chancellorships elsewhere amid considerable controversy...
The Ever-Expanding U. of Phoenix
For-profit giant reports that its enrollment grew to 443,000 as of August, up 22 percent from a year ago. But stock drops as company announces federal inquiry.
Report Links U.S. Education and Competitiveness Levels
The United States is losing ground in the world economy because of declines in educational attainment, according to a new...
More Anger After College Statement on Suspension of 4 Profs
Southwestern College, a community college outside San Diego, has been under fire since last week's suspension of four faculty members...
Court Rules Against Carnegie Mellon in Investor Dispute
Carnegie Mellon University must defend itself against charges that it fraudulently and negligently misrepresented the state of its research on...
Contract Non-Renewal = Dismissal
In discrimination suit against Cornell labor school, U.S. appeals panel finds that letting an instructor's contract lapse is an "adverse employment action."