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War of Words Over Dana
The accreditor of Dana College wants the world to know that it didn't revoke recognition of the college or order...
'Bad Apples' or Something More?
WASHINGTON -- Two weeks ago, the hub of the federal government’s scrutiny of for-profit higher education was the U.S. Department...
Bilingual (Higher) Ed
Puerto Rico’s Sistema Universitario Ana G. Méndez attracted thousands of adult students to an accelerated degree program, AHORA, by stressing...
For-Profit, for African-Americans?
For-profit higher education has had no difficulty attracting black students. When the University of Phoenix announced its growth to 443,000...
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.
The Sale of Waldorf
Liberal arts institution, unable to balance budget, will become part of a for-profit, online university. The college will survive and grow, but tenure and the Lutheran affiliation will soon disappear.
Revolt Against Outsourced Courses
Students at small state university -- discovering that their university awards credit for classes taught by online, for-profit company -- set off debate on what college instruction should be.
So Many Students, So Little Time
Higher Ed Holdings' recent efforts to partner with one university were thwarted amid faculty outcry. At other universities, however, the company's model is going forward -- raising concerns about whether mass education online is coming at the expense of individual interaction, and evaluations based on essays as opposed to multiple choice.