Institutions

What does it say when a community college district in California sees more graduates go to private colleges or leave the state than enter public university systems?

By giving U.S. government new way to measure "value" of academic programs, rules could reframe federal regulation of all colleges, not just for-profits.

Mayor endorses plan to replace five of city system's seven community college presidents.

Although the long-awaited "gainful employment" rule has now been released, latest Senate hearing on for-profit colleges follows a familiar path.

Education Dept. panel's work to revamp government method of judging two-year institutions spurs disagreement about whether too much is being asked of them.

WASHINGTON — To make it easier for students to earn and transfer college credits across institutions, policy makers and educators...

In softening rules requiring for-profit and vocational programs to prepare students for "gainful employment," Education Dept. disappoints supporters and fails to mollify critics.

A community college examines courses with the highest failure rates, and changes a series of policies.