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Judge Weighs In on CCSF
City College of San Francisco's supporters notch an incremental court victory in their feud with the college's accreditor. But the accreditor still gets to make the final call, judge rules.
Measuring Substance
Three public college associations release draft discussion guide for how to measure student success after college.
Outsourced Trial Period
Western Governors University steers rejected applicants to StraighterLine, an online course provider that acts as a low-risk way for students to prepare to earn a degree.
A Degree in Question
Audit of a Tennessee community college raises questions about a Pennsylvania private college's decision to retroactively award a degree.
Accreditors' Sanctions and Quality
A Congressional watchdog asserts that accrediting agencies have not been more likely to sanction colleges with poor student outcomes than they are higher-performing institutions -- though report's own data are mixed on that question.
Opinion
The Walking Dead in Higher Ed
Colleges and universities need to get serious about assessing student learning -- but should stop the grim march of viewing it as a compliance requirement, writes Geoff Irvine.
Getting Accreditation Right
There are plenty of ways faculty members and administrators can help improve the process, writes Linda Suskie in a new book.
Vexing Issues for Vets
The veterinary school accreditor comes under fire as it prepares to face its federal oversight committee. Issues include a perceived weakening in standards and opposition to the accreditation of foreign institutions.