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Kinder, Gentler Approach?
For-profit-college group will name Steve Gunderson as its new president. The former Republican congressman has a reputation as a bridge-builder and strong ties to traditional higher education.
Separating Church and (Iowa) State
After a faculty campaign, university calls off a class on applying the Bible to business.
Price of Success
City Colleges of Chicago have a 7 percent graduation rate. If that number doesn't go up, the system's chancellor, presidents and trustees could lose their jobs.
Going Public
The president of a private liberal arts university takes the helm at a community college. It's a rare career move, but the two institutions -- and the two jobs -- have a lot in common.
Who Comes First?
While California's community college system debates how to ration student access, two of its institutions have begun the sometimes-painful process.
Letting Go of Lecture
New Montgomery College math lab takes increasingly popular "emporium" approach to remedial math, where professors change their role to boost student success.
Top of the Mountain?
Community college enrollment drops slightly, but two-year institutions remain crowded after years of record growth.
The Jewish Studies Classroom
Scholars discuss efforts to promote education and civility -- when Google may not encourage either, and some students seem to stay away.